Mike Dufault
About Mike Dufault
Mike Dufault is the Sr. Vice President of Operations at Sunnova Energy, with extensive experience in the solar energy sector and a background in business management.
Current Position at Sunnova Energy
Mike Dufault serves as the Sr. Vice President of Operations at Sunnova Energy since 2021. In this role, he leads strategic plans for the New Home solar Division, focusing on integrating solar solutions into new home constructions. Additionally, Dufault oversees operations that include municipality approvals, ensuring compliance with local regulations for solar installations. He is responsible for managing profit and loss (P&L) statements, annual budgets, and long-term financial forecasts at Sunnova Energy.
Previous Experience at Sunstreet Energy Group
Before joining Sunnova Energy, Mike Dufault worked at Sunstreet Energy Group, LLC (a Lennar Company) as Sr. Vice President of Operations from 2014 to 2021. During his 7-year tenure in Irvine, California, he managed operations encompassing sales, marketing, design & engineering, and customer experience in the solar energy sector. His leadership contributed significantly to the growth and success of Sunstreet Energy Group.
Career at Toll Brothers and Roanoke Homes AZ
Mike Dufault served as a Project Manager at Toll Brothers from 2013 to 2014 in Lake Forest, California. Prior to that, he was the Principal at Roanoke Homes AZ from 2009 to 2013. In these roles, he gained valuable experience in construction operations and project management, further honing his skills in the industry.
Roles at Del Webb and Pulte Homes
Mike Dufault's career includes various positions at Del Webb and Pulte Homes/Del Webb. From 2002 to 2006, he was the Vice President of Construction Operations at Pulte Homes/Del Webb. At Del Webb, he held multiple roles, including Director of Regional Purchasing Operations, Construction Manager/Purchasing Manager, Senior Purchasing Administrator, Contract Administrator, and Lead Superintendent, spanning from 1993 to 2002. These roles provided him with extensive experience in managing construction and purchasing operations.
Educational Background and Early Career
Mike Dufault studied Business Management at the University of Phoenix, achieving a BSBM degree from 1996 to 1999. Earlier in his career, he owned and operated M & J Pacific Construction, serving as Owner/President from 1986 to 1993 in Mission Viejo, California. His educational background and early career laid a solid foundation for his subsequent roles in the construction and energy sectors.