Jon Fortune

Jon Fortune has extensive experience in the energy industry. Jon is currently the VP of Grid Services Market Development at Swell Energy, a position they have held since January 2020. Prior to that, they were the Sr. Director of Grid Services Market Development at the same company from May 2019 to January 2020.

Before joining Swell Energy, Jon was the Founder and Principal Consultant at NuPwr Systems LLC from March 2017 to January 2020.

From July 2016 to March 2017, Jon worked at Sunverge Energy, Inc. as the Sr. Director of Product Strategy/Market Development. Previously, they were the Director of Regulatory & Energy Services at the same company from January 2012 to July 2016.

Jon also has experience at the California Center for Sustainable Energy, where they held the role of Manager of Energy Advisory Service from January 2009 to December 2011. Jon also worked as a Program Manager at the same organization from May 2006 to December 2008.

Additionally, Jon has teaching experience as an Instructor of Introduction to Renewable Energy at San Diego State University from August 2010 to October 2011.

Earlier in their career, Jon worked as a Project Engineer at Select Energy Services, Inc. and as a Cost Engineer at General Electric.

Overall, Jon Fortune's work experience showcases their expertise in renewable energy, grid services, and energy consulting.

Jon Fortune obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Power Systems from Arizona State University from 1996 to 2001. In 2001, they briefly attended the State University of New York at Albany for non-matriculating studies in Psychology.

In addition to their education, Jon Fortune has obtained various certifications. In December 2013, they became a CA Professional Engineer through the California Department of Consumer Affairs - Board for Professional Engineers. Jon further received certifications as a Certified Demand Side Manager, Certified Energy Manager, and Distributed Generation Certified Professional from the Association of Energy Engineers in December 2014.