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Joel Danforth

Energizer · DISC type I
Energy Programs Director at United Power, Inc.
📍 United States

Joel Danforth is the Energy Programs Director at United Power, focusing on distributed energy resources, EV smart-charging, and strategic electrification. With over 15 years of experience, including roles at Platte River Power Authority and the U. S. Department of Energy, he is a seasoned manager in energy research and deployment. He holds a BS from Metropolitan State University of Denver.

There is no publicly available information regarding Joels personal life or hobbies. His professional interests include the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the U. S. Energy Storage Association, indicating a deep commitment to advancing sustainable energy technologies and grid modernization outside of his primary role.

He managed a $75 million portfolio for the U. S. Department of Energy, overseeing projects that included significant LED retrofits and the installation of over 550kW of photovoltaic capacity.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Energy Programs Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United States
Personality Overview

How Joel shows up

Full Of Energy
Big Picture Person
Believer

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be. They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.

Priorities

Topics Joel cares about

Transportation Electrification
He leads EV smart-charging programs at United Power, previously managed advanced vehicle testing, and organized conferences on fleet electrification.
Distributed Energy Resources
His career focus has been on distributed generation, solar, storage, and demand response, from his time at Platte River Power Authority to his current directorship.
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Career

Work history

3-2020
Energy Programs Director
United Power, Inc.
11-2018 - 2-2020
Distributed Energy Resources Manager
Platte River Power Authority
1-2014 - 11-2018
Program Manager
Platte River Power Authority
2012 - 2013
Project Manager
ECOtality
2009 - 2012
Project Officer
U.S. Department of Energy
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2001 - 2006
BS
Metropolitan State University of Denver
1999 - 2001
AA
Aims Community College
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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