Michael Locher
About Michael Locher
Michael Locher is a Staff Energy Modeling Engineer currently employed at Silicon Ranch Corporation in Chicago, IL. He has a background in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan and has held various engineering roles in the energy sector over the past several years.
Current Role at Silicon Ranch
Michael Locher serves as a Staff Energy Modeling Engineer at Silicon Ranch Corporation. He has been in this role since 2022, contributing to energy modeling efforts in the Chicago, IL area. His responsibilities include analyzing energy performance and optimizing energy systems to enhance efficiency.
Previous Experience at 174 Power Global
Prior to his current position, Michael worked at 174 Power Global as a Power Plant Performance Leader. He held this role for one year, from 2021 to 2022, in Chicago, IL. His work focused on improving the performance metrics of power plants within the organization.
Experience at Clean Energy Associates
Michael Locher was employed at Clean Energy Associates (CEA) as a Performance Engineer from 2017 to 2021. During his four years in this role, he worked in both Denver, CO, and Chicago, IL. His responsibilities included monitoring and enhancing the performance of renewable energy projects.
Background in Mechanical Engineering
Michael studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. His studies spanned from 2007 to 2011, providing him with a solid foundation in engineering principles that he applies in his professional career.
Early Career at juwi solar Inc.
Michael began his career at juwi solar Inc., where he held multiple roles. He worked as an Operations Center Specialist from 2014 to 2015 and later as a Performance and Reporting Engineer from 2016 to 2017. His experience at juwi solar Inc. involved operational support and performance analysis for solar energy projects.