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Department/College/UnitFinance, Operations and Administration

TitleDirector, Energy Management

AffiliationStaff

Other UCSC Campus AffiliationCentral Heating Plant

Primary Office LocationRemote work location
0146-05C

Additional Location(s)1156 High Street

Mail StopPPDO-PPS

Biography, Education and Training

BS Earth Sciences 2001 (UCSC)
CEM (Certified Energy Manager)
CMVP (Certified Measurement and Verification Professional)

Summary of Expertise

Patrick Testoni leads UCSC’s Energy Management team, advancing campus-wide energy efficiency, energy procurement, sustainability, and renewable energy integration. His work includes utility data analytics (using platforms such as building automation data and advanced metering systems), comprehensive metering modernization, and building commissioning to improve performance and reduce carbon impacts. Patrick partners with campuswide units and local utilities on major initiatives—such as microgrid planning and infrastructure modernization—while also speaking publicly on energy management, decarbonization, and campus sustainability topics. Outside of work, he is an Ironman triathlete and performance mindset coach.

Teaching Interests

Energy Efficiency

Renewable Energy Technologies

Water Conservation 

Water Management

Energy and Sustainability Careers

GHG Accounting

Awards, Honors and Grants

California Higher Educations Statewide Conference Awards:

• 2011 Best Practice Lighting Award (Science Library)
• 2012 Best Practice Lighting Award (Campuswide Exterior Lighting)
• 2012 Best Practice Water Management and Efficiency Award
• 2013 Best Practice Monitored Based Commissioning Award (Earth and Marine Sciences)
• 2014 Best Practice for work on Physical Sciences Building Lab Automated Lighting Project
• 2015 Best Practice for Drought Planning
• 2016 Best Practice for work on Climate Energy Study (UCSC's Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality in 2025)