Professional Summary
Energy & Sustainability Advisor | Project Manager
MSc., CEM, CMVP, CIEP, PMP
Energy & Sustainability Advisor with progressively responsible experience supporting commercial and organizational transformation through strategic and technical advisory, systems optimization, investment planning, and sustainable development initiatives. A trusted advisor to utilities, development institutions, and consultancy organizations on operational competitiveness, resource efficiency, and evidence-based policy and investment decisions.
Experienced in evaluating capital and operational project investments, coordinating multi-stakeholder efforts, delivering energy and sustainability programs, and implementing initiatives that improve productivity, institutional capacity, and decarbonization outcomes. Brings expertise in sustainable development, energy management, and project execution to program delivery, investment evaluation, and performance accountability.
Career Impact
Key outcomes delivered across government, utilities, and industrial ecosystems:
Capital Investments Evaluated
Projects Managed
TJ Energy Savings
Facilities Advised Industrial Plants
Million USD Annual Cost Savings
Business Cases Prepared
Workshops Delivered
Energy Champions Mentored
Core Competencies
Strategic and technical capabilities supporting industrial transformation and operational excellence:
Industrial Modernization & Operational Improvement
Assessment of industrial and commercial operations to identify opportunities for technology adoption, systems optimization, infrastructure efficiency, and resource productivity improvement. Identification of energy efficiency, electrification, and decarbonization opportunities across industrial supply chains including manufacturing, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and chemical sectors. Development of strategies that enhance manufacturing performance, operational resilience, competitiveness, and long-term sustainable economic development.
Strategic Advisory & Program Delivery
Strategic and technical advisory to regulated utilities and C&I organizations on energy efficiency, sustainability, and operational improvement initiatives. Design, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of Demand Side Management programs, driving customer engagement and measurable energy, cost, and emissions reductions.
Capital Investment Evaluation & Technical Due Diligence
Technical, financial, and risk evaluation of major capital investment proposals. Development of investment assessments, business cases, and evidence-based recommendations supporting responsible allocation of public and organizational resources, including lifecycle cost analysis, financial modelling, and investment decision support.
Project Performance Evaluation & Measurement and Verification
Monitoring project implementation, evaluation of project performance outcomes, and development of improvement recommendations. Application of M&V methodologies, data analysis, performance reporting, and accountability frameworks supporting continuous improvement and informed decision-making.
Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership Management
Collaboration with government agencies, utilities, engineering consultants, contractors, technology providers, and private sector stakeholders. Cross-functional coordination of multidisciplinary teams and facilitation of technical workshops, stakeholder engagements, and knowledge transfer initiatives.
Building Performance, Simulation Modelling & Engineering Analysis
Assessment and modelling of commercial and industrial building energy systems using simulation tools, engineering calculations, billing data analysis, and field measurements. Evaluation of HVAC, building envelope, lighting, controls, motors and drives, weatherization, electrification, and renewable energy measures to quantify energy use, demand savings, and operational performance outcomes against established baselines.
Program Impact Evaluation & Cost-Effectiveness
Evaluation of utility energy efficiency, electrification, and load management programs through impact, process, and market evaluation. Quantification of verified energy and demand savings against code, standard practice, and custom baselines. Assessment of free ridership, spillover, and net-to-gross ratios to determine net program impacts. Benefit-cost analysis using Total Resource Cost, Utility Cost Test, Participant Test, and Ratepayer Impact Measure frameworks to determine program cost-effectiveness and support program (re)design, investment decisions, and regulatory reporting.
Resume
Education
Master of Science: Industrial Engineering and Management
Sep 2022 - Dec 2024
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology - Kenya
Thesis: Reduction of Warm Air Infiltration for Energy Efficiency Optimization in a Fruit Cold Storage System - A Case Study of Keitt Exporters Limited: Kenol Packhouse
Graduate Certificate: Applied Energy Management
Sep 2023 - Apr 2024
New Brunswick Community College – New Brunswick, Canada
Bachelor of Science: Mechatronic Engineering
Sep 2013 - Aug 2018
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology - Kenya
Certifications
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Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP)
Nov 2025 - Dec 2028 | Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) -
Certified Industrial Energy Professional (CIEP)
Jan 2025 - June 2028 | Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) -
Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
Oct 2023 - Dec 2026 | Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) -
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Oct 2022 - Oct 2028 | Project Management Institute (PMI) -
Energy Transformation Expert
Nov 2023 | Renewable Academy
Publications
1. Mokaya, P. K., Wakiru, J., & Tanui, J. (2025). A Risk-based Approach to Reduction of Warm Air Infiltration for Energy Efficiency Optimization in a Cold Storage System. International Journal of Research in Industrial Engineering, 14(2), 218-233.
2. Mokaya, P. K. (2026). Downtime Control as a Lever for Industrial Decarbonization: Integrating Operational, Systematic, and Strategic Pathways for Sustained Energy Management. International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management. Under Review.
Professional Training
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Certified Measurement and Verification Professional
Sep 2025 | Canadian Institute for Energy Training -
Certified Industrial Energy Professional
Nov 2024 | Canadian Institute for Energy Training -
Building Energy Modelling Professional
Feb 2024 | Canadian Institute for Energy Training -
Energy Transformation Expert
Jan - Nov 2023 | Renewable Academy -
Certified Energy Manager
May 2023 | Institute of Energy Professionals Africa -
Project Management Professional
Sept - Oct 2022 | Project Management Institute -
Industrial Automation
Aug - Dec 2021 | Technocrat Automation -
Project Finance Program
July - Oct 2021 | Lean Africa Consultants -
Quality Management
June - Sept 2021 | Kenya Institute of Management -
Project Management for Engineers and Technicians
Apr - June 2021 | Engineering Institute of Technology -
Business Intelligence and Data Analytics
May 2021 | Pathways International -
Monitoring and Evaluation
Jan - March 2021 | Kenya Institute of Management -
Leadership and Management
Jan - Mar 2020 | Luxury Academy
Work Experience
Technical Energy Advisor – Energy Efficiency Programs
Oct 2025 - Present
Lead strategic and technical advisory for the design, delivery, evaluation, and continuous improvement of three utility Energy Efficiency programs: Strategic Energy Management, Commercial Buildings Retrofit Program, and Business Rebate Program.
Energy Analyst – Strategic Energy Management Program
May 2024 – Oct 2025
Managed delivery of utility-funded Strategic Energy Management programs for two regulated utilities across commercial and industrial portfolios, covering energy planning, opportunity identification, project implementation, and savings verification to improve efficiency, reduce peak demand, and lower fossil fuel consumption.
Energy Engineer – Sustainability Development
Jan 2021 - Oct 2023
Provided energy efficiency and sustainability advisory to industrial and commercial facilities, advancing clean energy adoption, energy performance optimization, and sustainable energy transition strategies that informed regional and national policy development.
Industrial Process Engineer – Energy Management
Jan 2019 - Dec 2020
Led operational energy improvement initiatives across energy efficiency, fuel switching, process optimization, renewable energy integration, and carbon management within a large industrial environment.
Services
Strategic advisory and engineering services driving industrial modernization and sustainable growth:
Industrial Modernization & Optimization
Identify and implement technology adoption, systems optimization, and resource productivity initiatives that reduce operating costs, improve competitiveness, and position industrial and commercial facilities for long-term sustainable growth.
Demand Side Management Advisory
Design, deliver, and continuously improve utility DSM programs that drive measurable customer energy and cost savings, strengthen program participation, and meet regulatory performance targets.
Capital Project Investment & Due Diligence
Provide independent technical, financial, and risk assessments of major capital energy investment proposals, giving decision-makers the evidence and confidence to allocate resources responsibly and maximize return on investment.
Project Performance & M&V
Establish monitoring, evaluation, and measurement and verification frameworks that hold energy projects accountable to their savings commitments, surface performance gaps early, and generate credible data for reporting and continuous improvement.
Sustainable Industrial Development
Develop decarbonization roadmaps, fuel switching strategies, and renewable energy integration plans that translate sustainability commitments into implementable, financially viable industrial transformation pathways.
Capacity Building Workshops
Strengthens institutional capability in energy and industrial management through targeted technical workshops and knowledge transfer sessions that leave teams equipped to sustain energy performance improvements independently.
Contact
Interested in collaborating on industrial modernization, capital investment evaluation, or strategic advisory initiatives? Let's connect!
Location
Canada
Kenya
info@peterkibagendi.com