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Neil Saunders, PE

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Principal Renewable Development Manager at Tucson Electric Power
📍 Tucson, Arizona, United States

Neil Saunders is a licensed Electrical Professional Engineer and the Principal Renewable Development Manager at Tucson Electric Power. With a background in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Arizona, he has deep expertise in developing, constructing, and integrating large-scale renewable energy and battery storage systems, drawing from over a decade of hands-on experience as a co-owner of a solar design firm.

His commitment to sustainability extends into his civic life, having been appointed by the Mayor of Tucson to the Commission on Climate, Energy, and Sustainability. During his tenure, he co-authored a significant sustainability report with recommendations that were presented to the City Council, demonstrating a personal passion for environmental policy and community action.

Unique fact: Before joining a major utility, Neil co-owned a solar installation company for 14 years, where he designed and installed over 30 MW of PV systems.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Principal Renewable Development Manager
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States
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Renewable Development
He facilitates the development, construction, and integration of utility-owned renewable energy and battery storage systems for Tucson Electric Power.
Energy Storage
His role involves negotiating and implementing long-term purchase power agreements for energy storage systems to support the utility's resource plans.
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Career

Work history

1-2023
Principal Renewable Development Manager
Tucson Electric Power
10-2020
Energy Program Engineer III
Tucson Electric Power
12-2006 - 10-2020
Engineer - Project Manager - Electrician - CO-Owner
Technicians for Sustainability
12-2006 - 10-2020
PV Design Engineer
Technicians for Sustainability
1-2018 - 1-2020
Commissioner and Secretary
City of Tucson Commission on Climate Energy and Sustainability
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Media appearances

Storage Helps Solar Shine Around the Clock. Featured in Tucson Electric Power (TEP) News
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Education
1999 - 2003
Bachelor of Science (BS)
University of Arizona
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