CHICAGO — WSP, a leading engineering, environment and professional services firm, welcomes William S. Haas, LEED AP, to the firm as a senior vice president and national market leader for distributed energy and electrification.
In his new role, Haas drives WSP’s distributed energy and electrification business in the U.S. market, with a focus on energy transition, and leads the strategic vision of this market segment for the firm. He is responsible for transportation electrification, industrial decarbonization, district/distributed energy, resiliency, grid modernization and related trends, as well associated impacts and needs like utility interconnections, electric storage and new substations. He is based in Chicago.
“Bill is a proven leader across all facets of the energy business and is ready to deliver innovative results that will help our clients adapt to the changing energy landscape,” said Michael Case, business line executive for Power and Energy at WSP. “His success in decarbonization, electrification, as well as environmental, social and governance matters, makes him a valuable asset to our clients and our Power and Energy team.”
Haas brings more than two decades of experience in energy consulting, strategy, policy and management to WSP. Most recently he served as vice president of energy with a global engineering services firm, where he was responsible for business growth and initiatives across North America, as well as managing major decarbonization and electrification pursuits.
He is a graduate of Lawrence University with a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, and Columbia University with a master’s degree in public administration, environmental science and policy. In 2020 Haas was named to the national Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 20 Under 40 list, and in 2019 ENR-Midwest recognized him in its Top Young Professionals recognition program. He was named to the Midwest Energy News 40 Under 40 list in 2017.
WSP’s Power and Energy business is a leader in the effort to decarbonize the global economy and meet the goal of Net Zero by 2050. The firm’s experts in renewable energy; offshore wind; electrification; carbon capture, usage and storage; and hydrogen utilization and storage; and transmission and distribution partner with clients on complex projects that deliver efficient, reliable and resilient power to communities nationwide. Notable projects include PortMiami Shore Power System, one of the largest shore power systems allowing cruise ships to connect to the local power grid; Champlain Hudson Power Express, a 339-mile high-voltage direct current clean energy transmission line in New York; and ACES Delta, the largest green hydrogen storage facility in the world.
About WSP in the U.S.
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP. As one of the largest professional services firms in the world, WSP exists to future-proof our cities and our environment. It provides strategic advisory, engineering and design services to clients seeking sustainable solutions in the transportation, infrastructure, environment, building, energy, water and mining sectors. With approximately 19,000 employees in 300 offices across the U.S., WSP’s trusted professionals are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities it serves through a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion. wsp.com
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