Kelvin (Kc) Hoppel
About Kelvin (Kc) Hoppel
Kelvin Hoppel is a Sustainability Operations & Systems Analyst at Fairstead in New York, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in sustainability and operations, having held various roles in organizations focused on energy efficiency and environmental responsibility.
Work at Fairstead
Kelvin Hoppel has been employed at Fairstead as a Sustainability Operations & Systems Analyst since 2021. In this role, he leads a team that focuses on implementing both existing and emerging smart building technologies. He collaborates closely with incentive program managers and utilities to optimize incentives for efficiency upgrades. Hoppel also educates building staff and property managers on energy and water conservation measures. His responsibilities include assisting with local energy law compliance and benchmarking, as well as meeting with asset and property managers to identify opportunities for reducing emissions, costs, and utility consumption.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current position, Hoppel worked at Live Building Systems in various roles. He served as the Director of Operations from 2019 to 2021, where he managed operational strategies. Before that, he was a Utility Analyst & Account Manager from 2018 to 2019, focusing on utility management. Hoppel also gained experience as a Sustainability Research & Reporting Intern at Chapman University in 2018, where he contributed to sustainability initiatives. His earlier roles include a Corporate Social Responsibility Intern at Golden State Foods and a Data & Research Analyst Intern at Mohr Partners, Inc.
Education and Expertise
Kelvin Hoppel holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Chapman University, where he studied Economics, Environmental Science, and Policy from 2014 to 2018. He also studied at Victoria University of Wellington for 11 months in 2017, enhancing his knowledge in sustainability practices. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in sustainability operations and systems analysis.
Background
Hoppel completed his high school education at Bishop Gorman High School from 2010 to 2014. His early academic experiences laid the groundwork for his pursuit of higher education in environmental studies and economics. This background has informed his career path and commitment to sustainability in the built environment.