Joseph Phelan is currently an Executive of LAVO, Remote Site energy solutions. He is a research consultant and energy/air-conditioning specialist with decades of experience in designing and improving energy efficiency of commercial air conditioning systems in the USA and in Australia. His measurement of efficiency is based on quantifiable value that is informed by a rigorous engineering first principles foundation combined with sound commercial prowess.
Most recently, he has automated the proposals for Solar PV, Power Factor Correction, LED lighting, and Electric Vehicle fast charging systems for energy services companies across Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America with proposals totaled in the hundreds of millions per year and win rates of about 20-30%.
He is most often engaged to analyse gaps that lie between economic sectors and is keenly interested in the electrification of transport and the role of hydrogen in the energy sector as evidenced by his recent roles at the Australian companies Tritium and LAVO.
Joseph has lived in New York, Texas, and presently in Brisbane (Australia) since 2005. He holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from Manhattan College in Riverdale, New York; and is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of New York.
