Patrick Finney
About Patrick Finney
Patrick Finney is the Sales Director at Amperon in Houston, Texas, with expertise in forecasting the energy transition and power markets.
Current Position at Amperon
Patrick Finney is currently serving as the Sales Director at Amperon in Houston, Texas, United States. In this role, he focuses on managing sales operations within the Mid-Atlantic, PJM, SERC, and Florida regions. His work centers on providing utilities and grid operators with day-ahead load forecasts, facilitating better resource allocation and grid management.
Professional Background and Experience
Patrick Finney has an extensive background in sales and recruiting within the energy sector. Before becoming Sales Director at Amperon, he held the position of Sales at the same company from 2022 to 2023. Prior to that, he worked at Hireforce in various roles, including Director from 2021 to 2022, Associate Director from 2020 to 2021, and Senior Principal Consultant from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, he worked at Koru | Predictive Hiring for Fit as Seattle KoruX in 2016.
Educational Background
Patrick Finney studied Economics at the University of Cape Town from 2015 to 2016. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Philosophy from Santa Clara University, where he studied from 2013 to 2017. His educational background in both economics and philosophy provides him with a unique perspective on the energy market.
Expertise in Energy Markets
Patrick Finney specializes in forecasting the energy transition, particularly within power markets. He has a keen interest in power market dynamics and works with utilities and grid operators across various regions including ERCOT, PJM, NYISO, ISO-NE, MISO, CAISO, SPP, WEIM, SERC, AESO, and AEMO. His expertise includes analyzing peak demand records and renewable energy trends, and he has authored works on these subjects.
Publications and Thought Leadership
Patrick Finney has contributed to industry knowledge through his written works. He authored a case study on how Rayburn Electric Cooperative is handling ERCOT’s shifting net demand peak and wrote a blog post on forecasting extreme weather and the nexus of climate volatility and AI. His analyses provide valuable insights into the implications of peak demand records and renewable energy trends in Texas.