OPTERRA Energy Services
Heather Benner is an experienced Project Director currently with OPTERRA Energy Services, having taken on the role in June 2025. Prior to this position, Heather served as Project Director at ENGIE North America Inc. from March 2018 to July 2025, managing teams to develop and construct energy-saving and renewable projects for public sector clients. Previously, Heather held roles as Lead Project Manager and Project Manager at ENGIE and OpTerra Energy Services, respectively, focusing on comprehensive energy efficiency initiatives. Also, Heather worked at Chevron Energy Solutions and Marelich Mechanical, gaining extensive experience in project management and energy efficiency measures. Heather holds a Master of Business Administration from Western Governors University and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.
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OPTERRA Energy Services
OPTERRA is a national energy services organization that partners with public sector stakeholders to meet the unique goals of communities across the U.S. Our team customizes energy projects with top-tier technology to deliver lasting impact, enhancing fiscal savings and community engagement. With over 50 years of experience, we ensure our customers' long-term success through tailored solutions that support their vision. By deeply engaging and understanding specific goals, we deliver on the mission our customers envision. From 2016 -- 2025, OPTERRA Energy Services was previously owned by global energy company ENGIE, doing business as ENGIE Services U.S. In June 2025, national energy giant LS Power acquired the former ENGIE Services U.S. team and OPTERRA returned to its legacy name in the market. --- OUR MISSION To deliver Innovative and sustainable energy solutions that empower communities and businesses, leveraging our expertise and commitment to excellence to drive a cleaner, more efficient future. OUR STORY Starting as a core group of engineers with a handful of patents, OPTERRA has become a national energy company with a rich history of industry leadership and high performance. 50 years of practice unifying strong legacy companies, from Consumers Energy to PG&E, Bluestone, Chevron Energy Solutions, and ENGIE, have allowed us to evolve with our customers and become a leader in energy efficiency, renewables, and infrastructure development. OUR APPROACH There are opportunities in almost every facility to reduce energy consumption and energy cost. Our teams are dedicated to building comprehensive technical scopes that are unique to our customers’ energy needs, allowing our partners to save valuable finances and other resources that can be redirected to address other, mission-critical business priorities.