Keegan Bartkus
About Keegan Bartkus
Keegan Bartkus is a Senior Development Associate at Leeward Renewable Energy, LLC, with a background in renewable energy project development and operations. He has held various roles at Elawan Energy and Enterprise Holdings, and he specializes in utility-scale solar and wind projects within the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT).
Work at Leeward Renewable Energy
Keegan Bartkus currently serves as a Senior Development Associate at Leeward Renewable Energy, LLC, a position he has held since 2022. Based in Houston, Texas, he is involved in various aspects of renewable energy project development. His responsibilities include leading greenfield siting efforts for utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) solar and hybrid projects within the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). Bartkus also supports mergers and acquisitions activities, collaborating with developers from the Midcontinent Independent System Operator Texas (MISOTX) and the Southwest Power Pool Texas (SPPTX).
Previous Experience at Elawan Energy
Before joining Leeward Renewable Energy, Keegan Bartkus worked at Elawan Energy in various roles. He served as Development Manager for nine months in 2022, where he focused on project development in Houston, Texas. Prior to that, he worked as a Development and Operations Analyst from 2019 to 2022, gaining experience in developmental mapping for solar and wind projects. Bartkus began his tenure at Elawan Energy as a Development and Operations Analyst Intern for four months in 2019.
Background in Vehicle Delivery and Operations
Keegan Bartkus has a background in vehicle operations, having worked at Enterprise Holdings from 2015 to 2019. He started as a Lot Attendant for seven months before transitioning to the role of Vehicle Delivery Technician, where he worked for three years. This experience provided him with skills in logistics and operations management.
Education and Expertise
Keegan Bartkus studied at Texas Tech University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Wind Energy from 2013 to 2019. He also attended South Plains College, achieving a TCFP Basic Structural Firefighter Certificate Level I from 2015 to 2016. His educational background supports his expertise in renewable energy project development, including proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software such as QGIS and ESRI ArcMap.
Skills in Renewable Energy Development
Keegan Bartkus possesses a range of skills relevant to renewable energy development. He is experienced in conducting bid analysis and candidate analysis for internships and full-time positions. His expertise extends to coordinating with transmission service providers (TSPs) and governmental entities at various levels. Bartkus is also proficient in wind project development tools like WaSp and Windographer, and has experience with FERQ/NERC compliance and reporting.