CHRIS WALLACE
Chattanooga
Summary
Experienced and passionate leader in utility-scale storage with 15 years in energy sales, business development, and project development. Known for consistently delivering high-quality projects by leveraging commercial expertise, deep technical knowledge, and innate leadership abilities. Constantly seeking opportunities to enhance team success and personal skill development.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Storage Development
Redeux Energy
11.2023 - 03.2025
- Head of BESS, serving as both lead developer on all standalone BESS campaigns/projects and internal BESS consultant for all PV+BESS hybrid projects.
- Reformulated and owned Redeux's holistic BESS strategy, including technology and consultant evaluation, market/POI/land selection, and project sale timeline.
- Led 11 campaigns in 8 states (ERCOT, WECC, MISO, SPP, and SERC), adding 2,500 MW of standalone BESS to Redeux's pipeline across 13 new projects.
- Oversaw IX applications, early-stage engineering studies, environmental/permitting site diligence, AHJ engagement, and financial modeling for all standalone BESS projects.
- Hired and remotely managed Sr BESS Analyst to support with day-to-day administration of BESS campaigns and pipeline projects, and eventually lead her own CAISO DG BESS campaign.
Sr. Staff Project Development Manager, Utilities
Tesla
01.2017 - 11.2023
- Charter member of Tesla's utility-scale BESS sales team
- Lead sub-team of sales & engineering with dozens of active projects
- +200% annual quota every year 2019 - 2022
- 4 promotions in 6 years
- Commercial lead on +$2B / ~8 GWh of contracted BESS projects with developers, IPPs, IOUs, munis, and co-ops
- Develop new commercial offerings to expand market reach
- Steer high level BESS design and function, while coordinating internal engineering, legal, finance, operations, and asset management teams
- Support customers during full project lifecycle: greenfield selection, permitting, IX studies, revenue analysis, off-take negotiations, EPC selection, financing, deployment, and asset management
Various Sales/Development Roles
SolarCity
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Hired onto residential PV sales team, then promoted to commercial PV and subsequently microgrid development teams
- Responsible for project origination through PPA/EPC execution
- Navigated development obstacles from the kitchen table to the board room
Sr Associate
Tradition Energy
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Brokered electricity and natural gas supply contracts in deregulated US and European markets for commercial, industrial, and govt clients
- 140% of quota in first year after 2yr accelerated training program
- Advised and negotiated with C-suites and elected officials
- Analyzed impacts of policy changes on wholesale energy prices to tailor client-specific procurement risk management strategies
Education
MA - Energy & Envir. Anaylsis
Boston University
Boston, MA01.2011
BA - Envir. Analysis & Policy
Boston University
Boston, MA01.2011
Skills
- Clear Verbal and Written Skills
- Cross-Functional BESS Expertise
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Strategic Decision Making
- Team Leadership
- Interdepartmental Coordination
- Sales (B2B and B2C)
Activities
- Proud Husband and Father
- Hiking
- Cooking
- Board Games
- Singing and Piano
- Personal Fitness
- Skiing
- Mountain Biking
- Travel
- Eagle Scout
Timeline
Director, Storage Development
Redeux Energy
11.2023 - 03.2025
Sr. Staff Project Development Manager, Utilities
Tesla
01.2017 - 11.2023
Various Sales/Development Roles
SolarCity
01.2014 - 01.2017
Sr Associate
Tradition Energy
01.2011 - 01.2014
BA - Envir. Analysis & Policy
Boston University
MA - Energy & Envir. Anaylsis
Boston University
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