During his undergraduate studies at Cornell, Alec was a team leader of a group of students that designed, built, and raced hybrid electric vehicles long before the advent of the Toyota Prius. After graduation, he moved to Michigan to work at one of the big three, where he gained his first experience in industrial energy conservation as a process engineer on the factory floor. After deciding that Michigan was too far from the ocean and the mountains, he moved to Boston to work for an electric vehicle R&D company.

In 1999, he determined that his career interests lay in the energy consulting field, and landed a job at DMI. He took over the roles of president and owner in January 2005. As the primary reviewer of DMI's work, he is involved in each project that DMI works on. Outside of DMI, Alec has taken on the long-term task of restoring a 17th century mill property where he lives with his family.

Professional Credentials
Professional Engineer
BS, Mechanical Engineering, Cornell University
LEED Accredited Professional
Member, ASHRAE
Senior Member, AEE

Specialties
Project Management
Walk-through energy audits and efficiency opportunity identification
Advanced control strategies for building automation systems
Industrial processes
Commissioning
Impact evaluation

Key Projects
Analyzed the cost effectiveness of retrofitting variable speed drives on chiller compressors and cooling tower fans for a 1,500-ton chilled water plant. Made extensive use of historical interval demand data to develop accurate load profiles, including operating hours and ton-hours for each of the three chillers. Determined that the retrofit was cost effective for two of the three chillers and cooling towers, but that the third chiller did not generate enough savings to be considered cost-effective.

Provided design phase document review and commissioning support for several LEED-targeted new construction projects. Such projects include a new office building for a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer and several large mixed use facilities throughout New England.

After completing his undergraduate and graduate work at Cornell and Harvard, Peter worked briefly in the petroleum industry. He quickly moved into the field of energy conservation by founding his first company, which specialized in residential energy audits and insulation retrofits. He subsequently ran the HVAC department at a major Boston engineering firm, and also served as a vice president for an outfit that specialized in energy conservation in the healthcare environment.

Peter started DMI in 1989, initially working out of his attic. He quickly expanded operations, developing DMI into one of the most respected energy engineering firms in New England. After running the company for 15 years, he turned the reins over to Alec Stevens in January, 2005. Peter continues to serve DMI as a part time consultant, and is a valuable mentor to junior engineers.

In his time away from DMI, Peter has a strong interest in making the world a better place for all. He serves on the board of directors of local non-profits that range from interfaith outreach programs to organic gardening co-ops. Peter also enjoys backpacking and canoeing, and has spent portions of the past several summers hiking in the Pacific northwest and relaxing in Northern Maine.

Mickey came to DMI from the Syracuse University Industrial Assessment Center. He serves DMI as a project manager for municipal, commercial, and industrial retrofit and new construction projects. While away from DMI, he is an avid baseball fan and runner.

Mickey's role as Associate Principal at DMI includes project management responsibility, business planning, and coordination of our efforts for key clients.

Professional Credentials
Professional Engineer
MS, Mechanical Engineering, Syracuse University
BS, Mechanical Engineering, Syracuse University
LEED Accredited Professional

Specialties
Project management
Energy efficiency opportunity identification
Commissioning
Impact evaluations

Key Projects
Provided coordination and leadership for the construction-phase LEED commissioning activities for a new high-rise green residential building in Boston.

Modeled energy consumption and savings for the major systems renovation at a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. This included automation of a water-side free-cooling system, variable speed drives on air handlers allowing for HEPA constraints, upgrade of chilled water system including chillers and pumps, and occupancy control of lab space ventilation.

Wrote site evaluation plans, visited facilities to collect information and metering data, completed analysis, and authored evaluation site reports for HVAC and process impact evaluation studies. Coordinated and managed study completion for several evaluation sites.

Jay graduated from UMass Amherst and has previous experience in the design of electrical connectors and switches. Since coming to DMI, Jay has developed strong experience in HVAC and industrial process energy analysis. He serves DMI as a project engineer for municipal, commercial, and industrial retrofit and new construction projects. While away from the office, Jay is an avid cyclist and skier. He also participates competitively in canoe racing.

Jay's role as Senior Project Manager includes the supervision of junior engineers, the management of projects from start to completion, and interaction with clients and customers on a number of fronts.

Professional Credentials
Certified Engineer-in-Training (FE/EIT)
BS, Mechanical Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
LEED Accredited Professional

Specialties
Retail and commercial refrigeration analysis
Energy and demand response audits
Advanced bin-model HVAC system analysis
Industrial water and air systems
Impact Evaluation

Key Projects
Analyzed energy savings associated with the installation of a variable speed drive on a chiller. Developed block load model for calibration with utility demand data for the facility.

Collected and analyzed metering from process equipment for a major dairy processor and distributor. Estimated savings associated with the installation of variable frequency drives on pumps serving a homogenizer and the re-piping of distribution systems to minimize process cooling and heating energy.

Studied and analyzed energy efficiency measures for a large, new supermarket facility in western Massachusetts. Analysis included comprehensive assessment of recommended measures in order to determine interactivity between individual opportunities.

Rob earned his BS in Engineering from Trinity College (CT) and his MS in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech, where his studies focused on Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer. Having a particular interest in alternative energy, his graduate research focused on modeling and optimizing the performance of solar thermal collector fields for large scale energy generation. Since joining DMI in 2007, Rob has gained extensive experience in whole-building energy modeling and technical analysis of energy conservation strategies in commercial buildings. While away from DMI, he stays active by participating in team sports including soccer, basketball, and volleyball.

As a Project Manager, Rob's responsibilities include managing all aspects of projects for DMI clients, including proposal and scope development, site work, analysis, and client meetings.

Professional Credentials

Professional Engineer
Certified Engineer-in-Training (FE/EIT)
LEED Accredited Professional
BS, Engineering, Trinity College (CT)
MS, Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology

Specialties
Whole-building hourly energy simulation
Commissioning
Data Center Cooling Systems
Combined Heat and Power analysis (CHP)

Key Projects
Energy modeling and savings analysis of efficient design alternatives in support of utility incentive programs for four new municipal schools.

Design assistance, LEED energy modeling, and commissioning for a new renewable energy technology testing facility.

Energy and cost impact analysis for several proposed combined heat and power system installations.

Identification and savings analysis of efficiency upgrades to existing cooling systems in three data center facilities.

Billy graduated from Boston University where he studied physics and electrical engineering. At school he worked as a research assistant for a high-energy particle physics group. Before coming to DMI, he spent time in the software field doing development, quality assurance and customer support. Away from work he enjoys playing basketball, cycling, hiking with his border-collie mix and doing work on his old Victorian condo.

As a Project Manager, Billy's responsibilities include managing all aspects of projects for DMI clients, including proposal and scope development, site work, analysis, and client meetings.

Professional Credentials
Certified Engineer-in-Training (FE/EIT)
Certificate Candidate, Sustainable Design, Boston Architectural College
BS, Electrical Engineering, Boston University
BA, Physics, Boston University
LEED Accredited Professional

Specialties
Whole-building hourly energy simulation
Building Commissioning and RetroCommissioning
LEED Projects

Key Projects
Energy modeling services for LEED certification of renovated 5 story mixed-use office and commercial lab facility. Work included energy model development, research into original building performance, energy savings calculations and report preparation.

Commissioning and Energy Modeling services for a new pharmaceutical lab project

Commissioning and Energy Modeling for multiple commercial office buildings

Retrocommissioning of existing office / command center building

Dan is a graduate of Olin College where he studied mechanical engineering. He joined DMI after previous positions at a fruit-packing plant and a product design firm. Since then, he has been gaining experience in commercial and industrial new construction and retrofit projects and utility rebate programs. Dan's hobbies and interests include Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, yoga, and architecture. He recently got hooked on Guitar Hero.

Professional Credentials
BS Mechanical Engineering, Olin College
Certified Engineer In Training (FE/EIT)

Specialties
Industrial process analysis

Key Projects
Evaluation of a new dust collection system for a custom woodworking and millwork facility. Analyzed energy consumption and modeled the operation of the proposed system with a variable speed drive and pneumatic gates. Calculated economic payback for this energy efficiency measure and applied for utility rebates.

Energy analysis for a plastic injection molding plant manufacturing dishware and cutlery. Metered and analyzed power demand of process equipment in conjunction with production data. Developed estimates for annual savings derived from converting DC motors and drives to AC motors with variable speed drives.

Erin is a graduate of Columbia University where she studied mechanical engineering.  While at Columbia, she was an active member of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and served in various leadership positions.  Erin also completed energy-related internships for a state agency, an energy services company, and an energy management system contractor.  Since joining DMI, she has developed a specialty in energy analysis in industrial facilities.  Outside of the office, Erin enjoys working out, rock climbing, yoga, and is an avid Boston Red Sox fan.

Professional Credentials
BS Mechanical Engineering, Columbia University
Certified Engineer-in-Training (FE/EIT)
LEED Green Associate

Specialties
Industrial refrigeration analysis
Industrial process analysis

Key Projects
Analyzed energy savings for several proposed modifications in three different ice making plants.

Analyzed energy savings for the installation of new efficient injection molding machines at two different industrial facilities

Assisting with the impact evaluation analysis for various installed HVAC measures.

Kyle is a graduate of Tufts University where he studied mechanical engineering.  While at Tufts, his coursework included experience in power plant design and thermodynamics.  He also completed an internship at a manufacturer of marine power transmission equipment.  Prior to joining DMI, Kyle worked as a carpenter, toured in a band, and worked with a local group dedicated to promoting energy efficiency.

Professional Credentials
BS Mechanical Engineering, Tufts University
Certificate Candidate, Sustainable Design, Boston Architectural College Certified Engineer-in-Training (FE/EIT)

Specialties
Industrial process analysis
Gas energy efficiency
Meter data analysis

Key Projects
Spreadsheet analysis of chiller plant performance

Manufacturing facility energy efficiency audits

Development of innovative meter data collection methodologies

Christie graduated from Northeastern University where she studied mechanical engineering. Her coursework at Northeastern included mechanical design of thermoelectric systems and advanced materials selection. Before joining DMI, Christie completed internships at a semiconductor corporation, a military navigation company, and a waste-to-energy start-up. Outside of work she enjoys running, biking, painting, and exploring the great outdoors.

Professional Credentials
BS Mechanical Engineering, Northeastern University

Member, ASHRAE

Certified Engineer-in-Training (FE/EIT)

Key Projects

Analyzed energy conservation measures for the construction of a new retirement facility.

Analyzed incentives for the installation of efficient HVAC systems and lighting fixtures.

Created PowerMap diagrams from utility data to determine potential demand reduction measures.

Kathy is DMI's office manager and provides much needed intellectual balance to a company full of literal, engineering-minded professionals. She manages the day-to-day administrative operations of DMI, including bookkeeping and payroll.  Kathy also assists DMI's management team by compiling status reports, proofreading documents, assembling proposal packages, and making sure everyone's timesheets are up to date and accurate.

Kathy comes to DMI with a variety of professional experiences, having worked in public relations, transportation consulting and office management for the creative trades. She was also a contributing author for a life-skills coaching manual.

Kathy is a graduate of Manhattanville College.