Career Summary
Strategic and results-driven renewable energy and sustainability consultant with expertise in energy efficiency, carbon advisory, and clean energy technologies. Over 6 years of experience in renewable energy project evaluation, corporate sustainability consulting, and stakeholder engagement. Adept at managing complex renewable transactions, leading project teams, and navigating regulatory and financial frameworks to support large organizations in achieving their decarbonization goals. Passionate about integrating renewable solutions and driving corporate energy strategies to accelerate sustainability impact.
Core Competencies
Clean Energy & Decarbonization Strategies
Energy Efficiency & Renewable Technologies
Energy Systems Modeling & Data Analytics
Sustainability Policy & Climate Impact Analysis
Project Management & Stakeholder Engagement
Software & Tools: MS Excel, Python, R
Skills
Energy and Sustainability Management
Renewable Energy Strategy & Advisory, Carbon Consulting, Energy conservation & efficiency strategies; Renewable energy technology integration; Water conservation & energy waste reduction
Technical and Analytical Expertise
Utility portfolio management & risk mitigation; Energy audits & regulatory compliance; Data-driven energy consumption analysis; Financial Analysis; Policy & Market Research
Project Leadership and Collaboration
Stakeholder engagement & cross-functional collaboration; Contract Negotiation, Sustainability strategy development & implementation; Process improvement & benchmarking best practices
Professional Experience
Graduate Research Assistant 01.2021 - 05.2025
Bredesen Centre for Interdisciplinary Research & Graduate Education, University of Tennessee | Knoxville (subcontracted to Oak Ridge National Laboratory, TN)
Led research and development of a multi-criteria framework for evaluating energy audit software, optimizing energy conservation measures for low-income households.
Advised on renewable energy system performance through calibrated energy models, evaluating their role in carbon reduction strategies.
Developed technical reports and guidance manuals to support energy auditors in implementing renewable and efficiency solutions.
Collaborated with industry and government stakeholders on DOE-funded projects aimed at decarbonization and energy efficiency advancements.
Published peer-reviewed research on energy conservation methodologies, measure lifetime estimation, and energy modeling.
Business Development Manager & Energy Engineer 01.2018 - 12.2020
Zanet Energy Solutions | Accra - Ghana
Managed energy audit projects that reduced industrial and commercial energy consumption by up to 40%, achieving over $100,000 in annual savings.
Advised on a 100-MW solar-wind hybrid power project, supporting corporate PPA negotiations, risk mitigation, and sustainability strategies.
Developed renewable energy investment feasibility studies for corporate clients, analyzing financial and regulatory structures.
Provided consulting support for corporate decarbonization strategies, working with internal and external stakeholders to align with sustainability targets.
Business Development Manager & Energy Engineer 01.2018 - 12.2020
Zanet Energy Solutions | Accra - Ghana
Conducted market analysis on renewable energy deployment opportunities in Sub- Saharan Africa.
Supported risk mitigation strategy development for clean energy financing mechanisms.
Collaborated with solar developers, banks, and industry stakeholders on the World Bank’s 202 RISE publication, contributing insights on green energy finance.
Education and Training
Energy Science & Engineering, PhD. Expected May 2025
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN | USA
Research Focus: Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy Technologies, Decarbonization Strategies
Dissertation: Low-Income Energy Efficiency Programs: A Multi-Criteria Framework for Energy Audit Software and Conservation Measure Evaluation
Master of Energy 2017
The University of Auckland | New Zealand
Thesis: Modelling of Electric Vehicle Growth and the Impact on Liquid Fuel Consumption
Bachelor of Science: Petroleum Engineering 2013
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology | Kumasi, Ghana
Thesis: Overcoming Environmental Challenges at Saltpond Oil Field
Selected Publications
- Amoo, C., Malhotra, M., Eckman, W. And New, J. (2025). A Comprehensive Review of Lifetime Estimation Methodologies for Energy Conservation Measures and Their Impact on Energy Savings (Accepted for publication in ASHRAE Journal and presentation at 2025 Winter Conference at Orlanda, Florida)
- Amoo, C., New, J., & Eckman, B. (2024). A Multi-Criteria Framework for Assessing Energy Audit Software for Low-Income Households in the U.S. Journal of Energy Efficiency. DOI: 10.1007/s12053-025-10295-4 (accepted for publication).
- Amoo, C., Malhotra, M., & Eckman, B. (2024). Methodology for Evaluating Allowable Measure Lifetime in the Weatherization Assistance Program (No. ORNL/TM-2023/3304). Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States) (awaiting DOE approval).
- Amoo, C. N., Malhotra, M., & Eckman, B. (2024). Optimizing Energy Savings Calculations: A Comprehensive Review of Measure Lifetime Estimation for Energy Conservation Measures, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier (under review).
- Malhotra, M., Eckman, B & Amoo, C. (2024). “Web-Based Weatherization Assistant Getting Started Guide.” Technical Report. ORNL/TM-2023/2833-R1. https://doi.org/10.2172/2372976
- Bass, Brett, New, Joshua R., Clinton, Nicholas, Adams, Mark, Copeland, Bill and Amoo, Charles (2022). “How close are urban scale building simulations to measured data? Examining bias derived from building metadata in urban building energy modeling.” Journal of Applied Energy, volume 327(1), doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2022.120049, Dec. 1, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2022.120049
- Bass, Brett, New, Joshua, Amoo, Charles, Ezell, Evan and Copeland, William (2021). “Using Measured Building Energy Data to Infer Building Type for Building Energy Modeling.” ASHRAE/IBPSA-USA 2022 Building Performance Analysis Conference and SimBuild (BPACS), Chicago, IL, Sept. 14-16, 2022. [PDF] [PPT]
Awards & Recognitions
- Graduate Advancement Training and Education (GATE) Fellowship, UT-ORII, 2023-2025
- Innovate2030 SDG13 Program Top 10 Solution, Ekipa, 2023
- Bredesen Center Fellowship, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2020
- New Zealand Development Scholarship (NZDS), 2016
- Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Star Scholarship, USA, 2012