SUN PARTNERS FROM LEFT TO RIGHT
Grant Scheffer
With over 12 years of experience in the clean energy markets, Grant is currently in his 6th year serving as a board member of the South Carolina Solar Council. Previously, Mr Scheffer created and ran a curriculum and teacher training company for 9 years. As an energy industry advisor, his work includes Grid Modernization, Micro Grids, Manufacturing, Sustainability, Energy Equity, EV Charging Infrastructure and Workforce Development.
Drew Harris
Since 2011, Drew Harris has closed over $120M worth of Residential and Commercial sales and lease agreements. His abilities for locating and negotiating real estate contracts and zoning knowledge are critical for establishing future project success.
Brad Leon
Brad has served as a Department of Defense contractor for over 20 years. He earned his MBA, Project Management Professional (PMP), Security+ (cybersecurity certification), and is a Navy-certified Lean Six Sigma Green belt. As a business consultant, he identifies problems and finds solutions through data analysis and business process improvement.
SUN’s expertise encompasses navigating constraints, evaluating alternatives, managing risks, and streamlining project execution. We excel at speaking to all verticals in a project. This allows us to deliver projects that meet budgets and schedules. We have vast experience in Federal compliance standards, including Buy America, Buy America (BABA), Foreign Entities of Concern (FOEC), and Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA) for agencies such as the EPA, DOE, DOW and FAA.
As consultants, SUN partners with manufacturers aiming to enter the US market, providing value through industry insights, comprehensive research, supply chain support, and product and business development services. Cybersecurity and asset optimization are integral to our approach across all projects.
Our "All of the Above" approach includes:
- Energy Efficiency through control management and AI optimization
- Embracing all types of energy generation and storage
- Microgrid design utilizing cyber secure controllable assets.
Our Mission
Our mission is to create energy solutions and train the next generation of the energy workforce.
SUN Has Won Four DOE Prizes
Community Power Accelerator
For the Community Power Accelerator Prize, SUN was among 25 national winners out of 600 teams, developing a community solar model compatible with current state and utility regulations. SUN advanced to Phase 2 as one of 13 teams, working alongside local utilities, non-profits, and municipal hosts to deliver repeatable solutions. SUN also collaborated with Mrs. Kirsten Lackstrom of the South Carolina Office of Resilience (SCOR) on promoting the model for EPA’s Solar For All grant implementation. Despite the federal funding withdrawal, SUN fostered productive relationships with SCOR and assisted other teams in achieving project success.
Energizing Rural Communities
Emerging as one of 60 national winners out of over 700 competitors. During Phase 1, SUN created a scalable resilience model involving solar, storage, and EV charging. In Phase 2, SUN completed construction of a microgrid with a solar canopy, BESS, and EV chargers in Georgetown, SC, collaborating closely with municipal authorities.
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