Resource Solutions Group is dynamic team of professionals focused on delivering first-class results to promote the resource efficiency of homes, buildings, schools, and businesses throughout California and the United States. The team has fostered partnerships with each of the investor-owned utilities in California, the energy industry, local government, community- and regional-based organizations, state and regional programs, various non-profit and schools-related organizations, and the private industry to promote a strong network aimed at strengthening energy efficiency and resource management programs wherever they are offered.

Senior Management

Lauren Casentini, President 650-726-5113

Overall program guidance, policy liaison, strategic direction of new business

Ms. Casentini has played a leading role in policy and program development in energy efficiency. In her 15 years in the industry, she has been key to designing, managing, and implementing resource efficiency programs in a range of capacities including serving in a senior position for a major Investor Owned Utility and as a private sector consultant. As the President of Resource Solutions Group, she provides guidance across all program areas and represents the company in the policy arena through participation in many forums that influence federal and state energy policy and program design.

David Casentini, Vice President 650-726-7795

Program director for commercial/institutional buildings, including resource management advisory services and retro-commissioning

With over 20 years of industry experience, Mr. Casentini leads the company's resource management advisory programs that integrate energy and water efficiency and resource management projects to reduce building operating costs and improve the environment. This role leverages his versatile background including forging alliances among utilities, the building industry, and government agencies for improved energy performance, providing distributed power development and management support for public and private industry, and his expertise in customer account management, sales, and training in the competitive energy industry environment.

Lorna Rushforth, Vice President 415-383-3547

Technical director for strategic program design, planning and economic analysis

Ms. Rushforth brings over 15 years of both private industry and utility sector experience to Resource Solutions Group. Her broad educational background - including a Master of Business Administration and an Electrical Engineering degree - provide Ms. Rushforth a strong foundation to develop unique programs, backed by detailed forecasting and cost-effectiveness analysis, that deliver real-world results.

Alison ten Cate, Vice President 650-726-2875

Program director for product markets, including HVAC and water efficiency

With a background including the federal government, laboratory, non-profit, and consulting sectors, Ms. ten Cate seeks to engage the needs and capabilities of diverse stakeholders to increase the supply of environmentally beneficial products in the market. As program director for products, Ms. ten Cate is serving as the project manager for our HVAC work and is seeking opportunities to integrate water efficiency and other resource solutions across all our program offerings.