Sun Light & Power
Blake Gleason has extensive work experience in the renewable energy industry. Blake has been working at Sun Light & Power since 2017, initially as the Director of Engineering and currently as the Director of Innovation and Technical Excellence. Prior to joining Sun Light & Power, Blake worked at the same company from 2003 as the Director of Engineering. In addition to their work in the renewable energy sector, Blake has been actively involved in the Bay Area Mountain Rescue Unit since 2010, where they serve as a Member of the Board of Directors and the Chair of the Technical Standards Committee.
Blake Gleason has a strong educational background in Mechanical Engineering. They obtained a Master of Science (MS) degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from 2000 to 2002. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering from Harvard University, where they studied from 1993 to 1998. In addition to their formal education, Blake Gleason has several additional certifications in fields such as electrical contracting (C-10 Electrical Contractor), sustainable design (LEED AP), and engineering (Professional Engineer), although specific details regarding the institutions and years of obtaining these certifications are not provided.
Sun Light & Power
Since 1976 we have created renewable energy solutions in the state of California that help preserve the planet’s vital resources and hedge against the rising cost of energy. We have cultivated the depth of knowledge and professional talent to serve a broad range of commercial and nonprofit clients, encompassing new construction and retrofit projects for office and industrial sites, over 250 multifamily housing developments, food service businesses, schools, places of worship, non-profit organizations, utilities, government buildings, hotels, and more. Being a Certified B Corp, we are held accountable for using business to tackle social and environmental problems while providing a healthy and sustainable workplace for our employees. In fact, we are one of the first companies to become a Certified B Corporation and a CA Benefit Corporation. In addition, we are an Alameda County Green Business. We are licensed (#326203) and NABCEP certified. We are also a group of passionate people with diverse interests. We are volunteers and activists. We care about the impact we have on the natural environment. We compost, reduce and recycle. We make carbon-reducing diet and shopping decisions. We bike to work and use public transportation whenever possible. When we need to drive, we are bio-fuel enthusiasts and electric car drivers. We are animal lovers, rock climbers, snowboarders, bike campers and skiers. We fly planes, hike mountains, run triathlons, teach yoga, swim the Bay, track wildlife and travel the world. We are devoted parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles who love our families, and we tend think of our coworkers family too. We are the power behind Sun Light & Power. Join us - we're growing!