Co-founder & CEO
Alex has over 15 years’ experience delivering renewable energy and zero carbon technology including work for some of the most prestigious clients in the country.
Alex has extensive experience in construction, CDM and EPC contracting involving the design, installation and maintenance of a wide range of technology.
Alex can advise clients and their representatives in the private and public sector and in the commercial and agricultural space. The types of services he offers include strategic advice and feasibility studies, procurement, project management, connections to funding solutions and grant sources and access to some of the best brands in zero carbon technology the market has to offer.

Co-founder and COO
I wanted to leverage my skills and experiences to create a business which would make a positive contribution, and have a genuine sense of agency.
As COO I work to make sure that everyone can be as efficient and effective as possible.
Having started out with a BEng in engineering, then CIMA, and finally an MBA I’ve got a broad set of skills to support the business, and the people, from a start up to a more established business.

Associate Director
Robin is a Chartered Construction Manager with over 20 years’ experience in the Construction sector. He recently joined Empowered from a small residential developer in Bath where he successfully oversaw multiple sites from land purchase through to client handover.
Previous to this he worked for Buro Happold as a Senior Sustainability Consultant providing services including detailed energy strategies, alternative technology appraisals and holistic organizational sustainability consultancy.
Robin achieved an MSc through the Centre for Alternative Technology where his thesis focused on Community Energy schemes. He is looking forward to supporting clients in their transition to a net zero future.

Senior Consultant
I wanted to contribute to creating a positive societal impact by helping build a more sustainable and resilient energy future.
I work with organisations to strategically identify and optimise energy efficiency measures and develop tailored renewable energy solutions.
My technical insight, strategic thinking, and collaborative approach guides projects from initial feasibility through to successful implementation, resulting in my client's energy control and financial savings.

Project & Development Manager
Joe has 15 years’ experience working on large EPC projects with industry leading engineering contractors, managing procurement teams and expediting complex projects to ensure their timely, on budget completion. This is all underpinned by a First Class BEng Hons in Computer Aided Engineering, and an APM qualification.
Joe moved into the renewable energy sector to find a more purpose driven role, with a view to help reduce carbon emissions in the local area whilst still utilising his previous experience.

Electrical Consultant
James retrained as an electrician during lockdown, leaning on transferable skill sets acquired studying music technology and production, and from full roots-to-rafter renovations in his own homes.
Moving to Wiltshire, he chose to apply his combined knowledge towards doing better for the community and planet, showing an interest in a more sustainable future for the next generation.

Non-Executive Director
Peter is co-founder and Managing Director of Bath & West Community Energy, Deputy Chair of Community Energy England and a trustee of the Centre for Sustainable Energy. He is co-chair of the BEIS ministerial advisory group on community energy.
Peter has worked in the sustainable energy field and on community energy for over 35 years, having led the early development of the Centre for Sustainable Energy as Chief Executive, where he originally started in the mid-eighties working with schools and communities. Since resigning from CSE in 2002 due to family illness, Peter has worked as an independent advisor on a range of energy efficiency, renewable energy and fuel poverty projects for various government, private and voluntary sector clients, with a strong focus on community action.

Consultant
Within my role as a Consultant for Empowered Projects, I am able to have a positive impact on the environment and local community.
As part of the Community Energy team, I work with a variety of Community Energy groups to develop community-owned renewable energy projects including rooftop solar PV, ground-mount solar, wind turbines and battery storage.
My experience in project management, coordination and logistics allow me to develop these projects from site-finding all the way through to successful commissioning.

Graduate Consultant
Vishwas Reddy is a Graduate Consultant at Empowered, with a First-Class Bachelor’s in Electronics and Communication Engineering and a Master’s in Renewable Energy from Cranfield University.
Driven by inspiration from a personal project and a passion for environmental impact, Vishwas transitioned from electronics to renewable energy. His expertise includes solar PV, Energy Storage, and SLES. At RenewEV, he supports the team with research, modelling, and insights into sustainable solutions.

Senior Consultant
John is a renewable energy engineer and project manager specializing in community-owned renewable energy.
He has been involved in the renewable energy sector for 30 years. Prior to joining Empowered, John was Development Director of Energy4All, supporting the development and operation of community renewable energy co-operatives across the UK. During more than 15 years with E4A, he worked on wind and ground-mount and roof-top solar projects. He was the E4A representative on the boards of 5 E4A co-operatives. John now supports a wide range of Community groups on large scale projects.

Community Engagement Coordinator
Anna is Empowered’s community engagement coordinator, and is responsible for coordinating local consultations, surveys and events relating to renewables projects in development, as well as liaising with members of local communities to help answer queries and build support for projects.
Anna brings a wealth of experience from finance, the building materials sector, translation, teaching and acting. She has a BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Durham University, and is passionate about empowering local people to take part in the energy transition.

Intern
Lauren is an intern at Empowered, originally from Bath, she is now studying Mechanical engineering at the University of Sheffield. Alongside her degree, she is involved with the Sheffield chapter of Engineers without borders, building a wind turbine from old van parts which helped inspire an interest in renewables. When not engineering, she can be found getting very muddy, either in her garden or in the Peak district. She is excited to work at a company that is making a tangible difference.

Graduate Consultant
Isabella is part of the Community Energy team, supporting the delivery of renewable energy projects. Since graduating with a BSc in Environmental Science from the University of Nottingham she has travelled through several countries, immersing herself in diverse cultures and gaining a new perspective on global communities.
During her year in industry, Isabella collaborated with local organisations utilising her expertise and passion for sustainability. Isabella is motivated to apply her varied skillset and contribute to the clean energy transition and net zero ambitions.

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