Lorraine Bergman
About Lorraine Bergman
Lorraine Bergman is a Development Project Manager at Pine Gate Renewables, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in the utility solar industry, having held various roles at Alder Energy Systems and SOLAR SMART LLC, and possesses strong skills in market analysis and CRM system development.
Current Role at Pine Gate Renewables
Lorraine Bergman serves as the Development Project Manager at Pine Gate Renewables, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing various aspects of solar project development, including planning, permitting, and interconnection processes. Her expertise contributes to the successful execution of utility solar projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and stakeholder engagement.
Previous Experience at Alder Energy Systems
Prior to her current role, Lorraine Bergman worked at Alder Energy Systems from 2016 to 2020, where she held multiple positions. She served as a Senior Solar Specialist for four years, followed by a tenure as Community Solar Specialist for two years. Additionally, she was the Director of Development for a period of ten months. Her work involved market and policy analysis, as well as managing relationships with clients in the solar industry.
Education and Academic Background
Lorraine Bergman studied at Temple University, where she earned a B.A. in Communications with a focus on Media and Business Administration. Her academic journey spanned from 1983 to 1988, providing her with a strong foundation in communication strategies and business principles that support her professional endeavors in the renewable energy sector.
Skills and Expertise in Solar Industry
Lorraine possesses strong skills in market and policy analysis specifically within the utility solar industry. She has expertise in developing customer relationship management (CRM) systems tailored for renewable energy applications. Additionally, she specializes in planning, permitting, and interconnection processes for utility solar projects, and has experience in developing solar project pipelines and managing entitlement processes.
Experience in Marketing and Business Development
Before her roles at Alder Energy Systems, Lorraine Bergman worked as the Director of Marketing and Business Development at SOLAR SMART LLC from 2015 to 2016. This position allowed her to enhance her skills in managing relationships with executive teams and clients, both B2B and B2C, further contributing to her comprehensive understanding of the solar market.