Former Large-Scale Utility CEO Gary Hoogeveen Joins Torus Board
06 Mayo 2024 - 6:07AM
Business Wire
Torus Inc. announced the appointment of Gary Hoogeveen, an
esteemed leader in the energy market and the former CEO of
large-scale energy provider Rocky Mountain Power, to its board of
advisors.
For over 20 years, Hoogeveen has played pivotal roles at
Berkshire Hathaway Energy companies. Most recently, he was named
President of Berkshire’s Pilot Energy, a prominent supplier of
fuel, renewables and biodiesel in North America, where he also
leads the ongoing development and innovation of alternative energy
solutions.
Hoogeveen brings critical knowledge of energy infrastructure,
strategic vision, and specialty expertise in modern energy
solutions to Torus.
“The U.S. electrical grid stands at a critical juncture, dealing
with several major growing pains such as increased demands for
power and escalating infrastructure complexity, which put cost
pressures on utilities. We’re also confronting significant cyber
threats from abroad, which threaten the security and reliability of
the grid. Distributed energy sources will play an important role in
addressing these issues, and harnessing innovative, American-made
technologies like Torus who work together with utilities are the
ideal solutions. I am thrilled to join the Torus Board of Advisors
as they drive toward this essential mission,” said Hoogeveen.
“Torus is at the forefront of democratizing energy, making
renewable options accessible and enabling a smarter, more adaptive
grid. Its solutions are designed to efficiently meet fluctuating
energy demands while minimizing reliance on pollutive sources.
“The company's approach is vital for reducing energy waste and
improving the sustainability of energy infrastructures. I look
forward to contributing to its mission of empowering communities
and revolutionizing our energy infrastructure for a sustainable
future,” added Hoogeveen.
“Adding Gary to our board gives Torus a major strategic
advantage,” said Nate Walkingshaw, Torus CEO and co-founder. Gary's
direct experience in the power utility market will be invaluable as
we build robust partnerships with utilities, advance grid
resiliency, and empower communities with sustainable, localized
energy sources. With Gary's guidance and our collaborative efforts,
we can reduce energy transmission losses and significantly expand
renewable energy projects.”
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