Chris Halpin, Celtic Energy, Inc.
Title: President
Company: Celtic Energy, Inc.
Location: Glastonbury, CT
Place of birth: Brooklyn, NY
Family: Married with 2 sons in college.
College: University of South Florida Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
First job unrelated to your current field: Apprentice automotive blacksmith
First job in current field: Been in the energy efficiency industry for 27 years, working for several premiere ESCOs and consulting firms in various roles including engineering, management, and sales.
What your firm does now and its plans for the future? Celtic Energy, Inc. an independent energy consulting firm he founded in 2000, specializing in energy efficiency, performance contracting consulting, and sustainable/green building consulting, with four offices across the Country. We are also in a partnership with an office in Shandong Province, China. Celtic Energy assists clients in reducing energy costs locally, nationally, and internationally. Celtic Energy is planning to leverage its experience in managing large energy savings performance contracts in the MUSh market into the commercial real estate markets. With our entry into PACE programs, solar PPAs, and other initiatives we hope to drive high quality energy efficiency programs which are scalable, replicable, and sustainable.
Hobbies: Soccer, skiing, hiking, live music, world travel, reading history & sci-fi books.
Favorite novel: End of an Era by Richard Sawyer
Favorite film: Lord of the Rings Series
Keys to success: Communication confidence and compassion.
Person(s) you most admire (outside of family): Albert Einstein
If you had to choose a different profession, what would it be? Astronaut