OPEYEMI IJIDALE

Energy and Sustainability Professional

Austin, US.

About

Highly accomplished Energy and Sustainability Professional with over 7 years of expertise in energy efficiency program evaluation, public utility regulation, and decarbonization strategies. Proven ability to lead complex energy analytics, optimize demand-side management (DSM) initiatives, and integrate distributed energy resources (DER) for investor-owned utilities. Adept at leveraging cost-effectiveness modeling, GHG accounting, and TCFD/ESG reporting to drive sustainable infrastructure development and achieve ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Work

Public Utility Commission of Texas

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Energy Efficiency Analyst

Austin, TX, US

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Summary

Provided regulatory analysis and technical oversight for investor-owned utility energy efficiency portfolios, ensuring compliance with Texas statewide energy savings goals and peak demand reduction targets.

Highlights

Provided strategic regulatory analysis and technical oversight for IOU energy efficiency portfolios, ensuring compliance with Texas statewide energy savings goals and peak demand reduction targets.

Evaluated utility program performance using large-scale energy consumption datasets, accurately calculating annual energy savings (kWh), peak demand reductions (kW), avoided costs, and cost-effectiveness ratios (TRC, PAC).

Conducted comprehensive cost-benefit analyses and regulatory impact assessments, directly informing commission decisions on energy efficiency program approvals, budgets, and compliance filings.

Developed technical memoranda and policy recommendations, translating complex energy modeling and regulatory data into actionable insights for commissioners and executive stakeholders.

Supported critical grid modernization initiatives, including AMI, demand response programs, and DER integration, enhancing utility infrastructure resilience and efficiency.

Environmental Defense Fund

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Climate Corps Fellow

St. Petersburg, FL, US

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Summary

Developed corporate decarbonization strategies and emissions reduction roadmaps aligned with science-based targets, ESG reporting frameworks, and TCFD guidelines.

Highlights

Developed comprehensive corporate decarbonization strategies and emissions reduction roadmaps, aligning with science-based targets and ESG reporting frameworks.

Conducted detailed GHG emissions assessments (Scope 1, 2, 3) and climate risk analysis, providing critical data for corporate climate initiatives and energy transition planning.

Led cross-functional stakeholder engagement workshops, successfully aligning operational, financial, and sustainability objectives to advance decarbonization goals.

Produced strategic sustainability reports and actionable energy transition recommendations, directly supporting organizational climate commitments and emissions reduction targets.

SECO Energy

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Energy Efficiency Fellow

Sumterville, FL, US

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Summary

Analyzed Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) performance metrics to support demand response programs serving over 200,000 customers.

Highlights

Analyzed Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) performance metrics, supporting demand response programs for over 200,000 customers.

Developed interactive dashboards and program analytics, enabling real-time monitoring of peak demand reduction, avoided energy purchases, and energy savings outcomes.

Validated utility KPIs and operational metrics, significantly improving program reporting accuracy and performance tracking for demand-side management initiatives.

Conducted data-driven program assessments, identifying key opportunities to enhance demand response participation and operational efficiency.

Delivered strategic recommendations to senior leadership, improving program scalability, customer incentive transparency, and overall demand-side management effectiveness.

City of Tampa – Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management

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Waste Diversion & Outreach Intern

Tampa, FL, US

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Summary

Designed and implemented community waste diversion initiatives and sustainability outreach programs, reducing contamination rates by 18%.

Highlights

Designed and implemented community waste diversion initiatives and sustainability outreach programs, successfully reducing contamination rates by 18%.

Supported municipal recycling and circular economy initiatives, promoting sustainable waste management practices across numerous community events.

Collaborated effectively with city stakeholders to significantly improve public participation in waste reduction, recycling, and sustainability programs.

Bovas & Company Ltd

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Internal Audit & Compliance Officer

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

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Summary

Conducted financial audits, compliance assessments, and internal control evaluations for organizational assets exceeding $10M.

Highlights

Conducted comprehensive financial audits, compliance assessments, and internal control evaluations for organizational assets exceeding $10M.

Strengthened risk management frameworks and governance controls, resulting in a 20% reduction in operational risk exposure.

Led compliance reviews, risk assessments, and control testing, significantly improving financial reporting accuracy by 25%.

Collaborated with senior leadership to optimize financial controls, enhancing regulatory compliance and operational transparency.

Volunteer

Brand Ambassador

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Patel College of Global Sustainability – University of South Florida

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Increased program visibility by 30% through sustainability events and outreach.

Highlights

Increased program visibility by 30% through sustainability events and outreach.

Education

University of South Florida

Tampa, FL, United States of America
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Master of Science Sustainability Studies Grade: 4.0

Courses

Renewable Power Portfolio

Sustainability Finance & Economics

Renewable Transportation Fuels

Sustainability Strategy & Policy

University of Ibadan

Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
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Master of Science Energy Finance Grade:

Courses

Energy Finance & Risk Management

Energy Policy & Technology

Energy Contracts & Regulation

Energy Data Analytics

Obafemi Awolowo University

Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
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Bachelor of Science Economics Grade:

Courses

Financial Markets

Labor Economics

Statistics & Econometrics

Micro & Macro Economics

Languages

English

Certificates

Energy Risk Professional (ERP)

Global Association of Risk Professionals

TCFD 101 & 102 – Climate-Related Financial Disclosures

Foundation Primer on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

UNSSC

Skills

Energy Efficiency Program Evaluation

Energy Efficiency Program Evaluation.

Demand-Side Management (DSM) Strategy

Demand-Side Management (DSM) Strategy.

Investor-Owned Utility (IOU) Portfolio Analysis

Investor-Owned Utility (IOU) Portfolio Analysis.

Energy Policy & Regulatory Compliance

Energy Policy & Regulatory Compliance.

Grid Modernization & DER Integration

Grid Modernization & DER Integration.

Decarbonization Strategy Development

Decarbonization Strategy Development.

Energy Savings Measurement (kWh / kW)

Energy Savings Measurement (kWh / kW).

Energy Program Cost-Effectiveness Modeling (TRC, PAC)

Energy Program Cost-Effectiveness Modeling (TRC, PAC).

GHG Accounting (Scope 1, 2, 3)

GHG Accounting (Scope 1, 2, 3).

Climate Risk & ESG Reporting (TCFD)

Climate Risk & ESG Reporting (TCFD).

Financial Modeling (NPV, IRR, Payback Period)

Financial Modeling (NPV, IRR, Payback Period).

Utility Program Performance Analytics

Utility Program Performance Analytics.

Peak Demand Reduction Analysis

Peak Demand Reduction Analysis.

Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)

Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI).

Renewable Energy & Energy Transition Strategy

Renewable Energy & Energy Transition Strategy.

Sustainability & Circular Economy Strategy

Sustainability & Circular Economy Strategy.

Data Analytics & Energy Modeling

Data Analytics & Energy Modeling.

Interests

International Society of Sustainability Professionals

International Society of Sustainability Professionals.

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society.

International Association of Energy Economists

International Association of Energy Economists.

Projects

Airside Micro-Grids

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Summary

Developed energy infrastructure financial model evaluating micro-grid deployment feasibility.

Circular IT Equipment Model

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Summary

Designed circular economy strategy for IT equipment lifecycle management; identified barriers to refurbished technology adoption.

Fields of Green Sustainability Initiative

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Summary

Led sustainability operations for zero-waste sporting event with 5,000+ participants.