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Wind and Solar Energy USA

Who We Are

Enerfin Renewables is actively developing wind and solar projects in the central and eastern parts of the U.S.  We provide full-service project development from greenfield prospecting and early-stage acquisitions, through construction and long-term ownership and operations.

Meet The Team

Patrick Hedger

Development Manager

As a Development Manager, Patrick is responsible for overseeing all phases of our development projects. This includes, but is not limited to land acquisition, environmental studies, resource studies, market analysis, interconnection, community outreach, and permitting. Patrick holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech and a A.S. in Engineering from Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC). During his undergraduate studies in Blacksburg, Patrick took an interest in rocketry and was on Virginia Tech’s Propulsion Sub Team.

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Prior to joining the Enerfin team, Patrick worked at Siemens in their Building Automation and Controls division where he improved efficiency and energy usage for companies all over the Commonwealth. At Siemens, Patrick furthered his technical expertise through conducting mechanical design drawings and utilizing control sensors for programming efforts to optimize operational services. When Patrick is not working on renewable energy development projects, he enjoys swimming, biking, running, and hiking all over the Shenandoah Valley.

Brad Weakly

Local Representative

As the Local Representative for Hickory Grove Wind, Brad Weakly is deeply rooted in the community, bringing both a solid engineering background and a fervent commitment to serving the region. Raised on a Central Illinois family farm, Brad has been an advocate for informed decision-making in the Wind Farm development process, aiming to empower landowners and establish a sustainable source of generational income.

 

His diverse background includes being a former Mechanical Engineer for McDonnell Douglas, owning a CAD/CAM Systems Integration Company, and successfully managing rental properties. Brad's community service extends to roles like Volunteer Sheriff's Deputy Coroner, volunteer for Central Illinois Honor Flight, and Volunteer EMT and Certified Fire Fighter for HFD. Personally, he is committed to family farm life, a lifelong learner, passionate hiker, animal lover, classic American muscle cars enthusiast, and an experienced builder and pilot of experimental aircraft. Brad's hands-on approach to community engagement and commitment to sustainability make him an integral part of the Hickory Grove Wind team.

Nick Schwager

Senior Transmission Manager

As Senior Transmission Manager, Nick is responsible for overseeing the transmission strategy and implementation for the team. This includes, but is not limited to grid interconnection assessment, LMP pricing, transmission impacts, and tariff review. Nick holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Southern Illinois University. He is also a Veteran of the United States Air Force.

Prior to joining the Enerfin team, Nick had spent the past two decades working in and around the energy industry. He worked for MISO, Dynergy, and Vistra on their transmission and engineering teams. Nick brings a wealth of experience and knowledge about the interconnection process, engineering tools, and ISOs, which aids the team in each phase of the project. When Nick is not running transmission analyses, he can be found relaxing on the beaches of Florida.

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