Peter Young

Peter Young has a strong background in GIS and data analysis. Peter started their career as a River Restoration Manager at Huron Pines, where they managed a team and implemented habitat restoration projects. In 2007, they joined Young Consulting as an Independent Consultant, working with clients to build information databases for renewable energy development. Peter was eventually hired by Wind Capital Group, where they served as the Manager of Technical Services and played a key role in developing their GIS, Wind Analysis, Environmental Analysis, and Airspace Analysis programs. Peter also specialized in wind turbine location optimization and electrical collector system layouts. In 2012, Peter returned to Young Consulting as an Independent GIS and Analytics Consultant, managing GIS and data analysis needs for various clients in the Midwest. In 2013, they joined IEA Renewable Energy as a GIS Specialist, where they developed and managed a mobile field data collection system and performed solar panel shadow modeling and data analysis. Most recently, Peter worked at Westwood Professional Services, starting as a GIS Specialist and working their way up to National GIS Coordinator. Currently, they hold the position of Innovation Lead at the company.

Peter Young obtained their Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Michigan Technological University from 2002 to 2006.