In this article, we have the privilege of engaging with an expert in the renewable energy sector, Thor Hinckley.

Boasting over two decades of experience in the energy industry, including working with renewable energy sources such as solar and wind, Thor is an authority on the matter. He is particularly recognized for his contributions to Portland General Electric, where he established the nation's largest renewable energy program, a feat that won him the US EPA's Green Power Pioneer Award in 2010. Today, Thor is a leading voice in the discourse around e-mobility and sustainable energy, his mission reaching beyond technical expertise and into societal awareness and sustainable behavior. Read on to glean detailed insights from Thor's extensive experience in the renewable energy industry and his strategic approach to decarbonization.

What are your areas of expertise?

I have over 20 years of experience in the energy industry, including renewable energy such as solar and wind, demand response and electric vehicles, and electric vehicle charging equipment. In 2010, I received the US EPA's Green Power Pioneer award for building the nation's largest renewable energy program at Portland General Electric. Recently, I have focused on designing and coordinating educational presentations on e-mobility and sustainable energy for large conference organizers.

What's your main motivation for being an advisor?

I am a strong proponent of renewable energy and e-mobility. This has allowed me to work with privately owned utilities, federal and local governments, as well as NGOs on programs designed to address climate change. Coupled with my experience working with local non-profits, this allows me to build strong relationships focused on supporting the ongoing energy transition.

What types of situations are you capable of advising on?

From the beginning of my career during the very early days of the renewable energy revolution, I've taken a strategic approach to the decarbonization of our energy system. This approach has allowed me to work successfully with a variety of public and private stakeholders.

Do you see any disruptive trends on the horizon in your industry or position?

Yes. The lack of public awareness around climate change and species extinction creates a barrier to mobilizing public opinion on the impacts of climate change. In addition, disinformation propagated by the fossil fuel industry creates additional barriers to mobilizing public behavior focused on decarbonization.

Tell me about the most impactful project or decision you’ve been involved in as an executive.

This would include building and managing the nation's leading renewable energy program at PGE. Since that time, I have been at the forefront of efforts designed to increase electric vehicle adoption in the US. More recently, I have focused on the education of the energy industry on these emerging decarbonization technologies.

In conclusion, Thor Hinckley emerges as a highly skilled and seasoned professional in the energy industry.

With more than twenty years of expertise spanning from renewable energy, including solar and wind, to demand response and electric vehicles. His professional laurels include the US EPA's Green Power Pioneer award in 2010 for orchestrating the largest renewable energy program at Portland General Electric. Off late, his focus has been on designing and managing educational presentations on e-mobility and sustainable energy for large-scale conferences. This vast body of knowledge and experience positions him as an ideal candidate for procurement as an advisor on AdvisoryCloud. In these rapidly changing times, having Thor Hinckley on your team ensuring informed and educated decisions in the energy sector would undoubtedly be an invaluable resource.