Jigar Shah
About Jigar Shah
Jigar Shah serves as the Director of Energy Services at Electrify America, where he has worked since 2018. He holds a Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from Princeton University and has extensive experience in energy services, including managing significant energy storage deployments and executing substantial agreements to reduce carbon footprints.
Work at Electrify America
Jigar Shah currently holds the position of Director, Energy Services at Electrify America. He has been in this role since 2018, contributing to the company's initiatives in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. His responsibilities include overseeing energy service strategies and managing projects related to electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
Education and Expertise
Jigar Shah earned a Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from Princeton University, where he studied from 2010 to 2011. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Cornell University, completing his studies there from 2007 to 2010. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in energy services and electric vehicle technologies.
Background
Before joining Electrify America, Jigar Shah gained extensive experience in the energy sector. He worked as a Senior Researcher at Envision Energy from 2015 to 2017, where he managed the deployment of energy storage systems. His previous roles include positions at GE Aviation, GE Global Research, and West Monroe Partners, where he focused on energy and utilities, smart grid technologies, and military systems.
Achievements
Jigar Shah has executed over $100 million in agreements aimed at reducing energy carbon footprints and optimizing network costs. He has also provided expert witness testimony to Public Utility Commissions, advocating for the economic viability of high-speed EV charging. In 2022, he was recognized as a top 35 Under 35 Rising Star in the EV Industry by Business Insider.
Projects and Initiatives
During his career, Jigar Shah has been involved in significant projects, including the development of a grid services product for vehicle-grid integration. He played a key role in establishing the largest operating Virtual Power Plant in the CAISO wholesale energy market. His work has focused on deploying behind-the-meter energy storage systems across numerous DC Fast Charging locations.