Kyle Dunn, PE, LEED AP
Energy Engineer
License - CA #34500, MI # 56324
Kyle Dunn provides utility and engineering experience in all aspect related to GRG's efficiency studies including project management, contractor management, evaluating energy efficiency projects, measurement and verification (M&V), and performance data analysis. In addition, Mr. Dunn has experience in agricultural, industrial process improvements, lighting, and HVAC&R, giving GRG the comprehensive experience necessary to assess all aspects of a golf facility.
Mr. Dunn audits all energy hardware (electrical, water, and gas), identifying areas of opportunity for efficiency and calculating potential kW, kWh and fiscal savings for these improvements. He has extensive experience working with California Investor Owned Utilities (IOUs) and private commercial entities. He is also involved with the design process in order to assess the economics and pay-backs for particular options. Mr. Dunn is an Energy Star© rated commercial building auditor and uses this system as the basis for evaluating golf courses.
Mr. Dunn was the lead engineer performing irrigation assessments and facility audits with the Agricultural Energy Efficiency Program for Golf Course Customers. He also developed rate analysis and a measure cost database for lighting and food service measures for the On-Bill Financing Program for PG&E and SCE. Dunn has provided site inspection and energy calculation assistance for the San Gabriel Valley Partnership. Lastly, Mr. Dunn provided site inspection and energy calculation assistance for the Industrial Energy Efficiency Program.
Mr. Dunn received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University, and was employed during this time by Consumer’s Energy as a CAD Operator in the Gas Operations and Technical Support Division. Mr. Dunn holds a California and a Michigan Professional Engineer's license, is a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) and an EPA Certified Universal Technician. In addition, Mr. Dunn is a LEED Accredited Professional, and served on the Board of Directors for the US Green Building Council – San Diego Chapter from January 2007 to June 2008.
We all know the biggest efficiency gains are made when a course is first designed and built. Andy's process has given us a shared advantage - we're now one of the only golf course designers that can substantiate our claim to being sustainable architects. His systems give us real numbers to present to our clients, making the communication of the value of our ideas much more meaningful.
Mike Gogel, Golf Course Architect
Mike Gogel Design, Scottsdale, Arizona