Ralph Nigro, PE, is a mechanical engineer with over 30 years of experience in the energy industry, and is the Assistant Director of the University of Delaware’s Industrial Assessment Center. His background includes a broad range of technology and management experience including renewable energy, distributed generation, conventional electric generation, energy efficiency, and their associated policy and regulatory issues. Ralph is a Senior Vice President with Applied Energy Group, Inc. where he works with a variety of clients from the industrial, utility, and government sectors to provide consulting and management services.