Team
Bob Hinkle
Founder, CEO, & Board Member, Metrus Energy
Bob established Metrus in 2009 and has pioneered the creation of the Efficiency Services Agreement that Metrus utilizes to finance and implement EE projects. Previously, he was vice president of energy efficiency at MMA Renewable Ventures where he directed the company’s overall EE financing business and identified and negotiated investment opportunities with ESCOs and large commercial and industrial energy users. He has more than 15 years of experience in the energy industry and worked for 10 years at Nexant (formerly part of Bechtel Corporation). He has developed and implemented over $200 million of large-scale energy projects and programs in the U.S. and in emerging overseas markets for utilities, energy end-users, government agencies, and international donors. Bob previously served as entrepreneur in residence for the California Clean Energy Fund (CalCEF) focusing on the identification of new business models for EE. Bob has an MA degree in international business from the Fletcher School, Tufts University and a BA degree in international politics and economics from Middlebury College.
David Kenny
Director of Project Development, Metrus Energy
David is responsible for collaborating with industry partners and energy end-users to implement projects under the Efficiency Services Agreement. Previously, David was a project development associate at Fotowatio Renewable Ventures where he developed both distributed generation and utility-scale solar PV projects. He has also held positions at Navigant Consulting and Nexant where he advised various clients in the energy sector on energy efficiency matters and completed numerous energy audits at end-user facilities. David holds both a BS and an MS degree in mechanical engineering from Stanford University.
Terry Fry
Advisor, Metrus Energy | Senior Vice President of Energy & Carbon Management, Nexant
Terry has over 20 years of experience in the EE field. In his role as senior vice president in Nexant’s Energy & Carbon Management group, Terry directs all EE program and strategic consulting services. He has designed and implemented over $150 million of turn-key EE programs for utilities, regulators, and private sector customers in North America. Terry holds an MA degree in economics from Cambridge University and a BS degree in mechanical engineering from Stanford University.
John Ravis
Advisor, Metrus Energy | Vice President of Project Finance, TD Bank
John has over 18 years of experience in energy project finance and development as a lender, investor, and as a developer. He is a vice president of project finance at TD Bank. Previously, he worked with ABB Energy Capital, where he managed a group of financing projects in the renewable energy, power generation, and energy infrastructure sectors. John has also worked in project finance at Raytheon Engineers and Constructors, Constellation Energy, and ABB/Combustion Engineering. He has a BS in engineering and an MBA, both from the University of Michigan.
Benoit Begault
Board Member, Metrus Energy | Director & Chairman, GoGreen Capital
Benoit currently serves as director and chairman of GoGreen Capital where he is responsible for investments and manages participations. Prior to founding GoGreen Capital, Benoit held various positions with The Boston Consulting Group and Electolux, before launching his own consulting activity, advising companies in various sectors including Utilities (a.o. Electrabel-GdF Suez) and Cleantech. Benoit acts as board member of several companies in the Cleantech and Media & IT sectors and holds an MA degree from the Louvain Business School.
Mike Hall
Board Member, Metrus Energy | CEO & Board Member, Borrego Solar Systems, Inc.
Mike currently serves as CEO and board member for Borrego Solar Systems, Inc. Mike has been with Borrego Solar since 2002. During this time, his primary focus has been supporting the sales and marketing of commercial and government grid-tied solar power systems. Prior to joining Borrego Solar, he worked as a Product Development Engineer for Applied Materials in Santa Clara. Mike holds an MS degree in chemical engineering from Stanford University and a BS degree in chemical engineering from the University California Santa Barbara. Joining Borrego Solar Systems as a partner in 2002 has allowed Mike to work in the renewable energy field, for which he has always had a strong commitment.
