Wade Fitzgerald

Wade Fitzgerald has extensive experience in the renewable energy industry, with a focus on solar power. Wade is currently serving as the Chief Operations Officer at Solar Support, a position they have held since December 2021. Prior to that, they worked at Cypress Creek Renewables as the Senior Regional Manager for Western Operations and Maintenance from September 2016 to December 2021. In this role, they were responsible for ensuring the optimal functioning of utility-scale solar facilities and overseeing the construction of solar projects.

Additionally, Wade was the Business Owner of Piton Solar, LLC from April 2018 to November 2021. Before that, they worked at Vision Solar as the Specialty Operations Manager from October 2015 to August 2016. In this role, they managed the design, proposal, and construction of commercial and ground mount PV projects, as well as served as a superintendent and electrical foreman for commercial jobs.

Furthermore, Wade's work experience includes being a Lead Installer at Altenergyinorporated from July 2014 to October 2015. Wade also worked at Strata Solar, LLC as the Operations & Maintenance Field Manager/Commissioning Technician from August 2012 to July 2014. In this role, they managed multiple crews and ensured electrical emergencies and maintenance schedules were met.

Overall, Wade Fitzgerald has a strong background in solar energy operations and maintenance, project management, and business ownership in the renewable energy sector.

Wade Fitzgerald's education history begins with their enrollment at Appalachian State University, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Appropriate Technology. Wade also pursued a minor in Sustainable Development, Regional City & Town Planning. During their time at the university, Wade focused on various fields of study, including Renewable Energies, Sustainable Development, Building Science, and Sustainable Agriculture.

In terms of certifications, Wade has obtained several qualifications. Wade holds a Louisiana Master Electrical License from the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors, acquired in October 2022. Wade also possesses an EE-98 certification from New Mexico, obtained in May 2022, and a Texas Master Electrician certification issued by the State of Texas in May 2021.

Furthermore, Wade has obtained an Idaho State Photovoltaic Journeyman certification from the State of Idaho-Division of Building Safety in December 2014. Wade possesses an OSHA 30 certification from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, acquired in August 2014. In addition, Wade has received certifications in CPR and First Aid from the American Red Cross in September 2013.

More recently, in August 2022, they obtained a Virginia Master Electrician (MELE) certificate from the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation.

Although Wade's additional certifications include a Georgia Electric Contractor - Unrestricted license, an Idaho State Electrical Photovoltaic Contractor License, an NABCEP Solar PV Installer certification, an NFPA 70E certification, an OSHA 10 certification, an OSHA 3095 certification, an OSHA 510 certification, a South Carolina Unlimited Electrical Contractor License, a UAS License from the Federal Aviation Administration, and an Unlimited North Carolina Electrical License, the obtained month and year for these certifications are not specified.