Who We Are
About Us
Buffalo Renewables, Inc., based in Niagara Falls, NY, is a preeminent Distributed Generation (DG) installation company in NY. We specialize in providing turnkey distributed wind and solar PV systems ranging in size from 1 kW to 2 MW to our clients. Our vertically integrated team not only helps customers identify an ideal clean energy system for their immediate and future needs, but also manages the design, permitting and grant writing for projects. We work with our residential, agricultural, and commercial customers to generate clean energy and manage their usage efficiently to minimize their carbon footprint.
Our Team
Padma Kasthurirangan
Padma Kasthurirangan is an engineer and partner at Buffalo Renewables. She is a University at Buffalo graduate with a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, a NYSERDA eligible small wind installer and a recognized National expert in Distributed Generation (DG) installation, interconnection and permitting. A NABCEP certified PV Installation Professional, she is also well accomplished in the NY-Sun program. Padma and her team have been active members of Distributed Wind Energy Association (DWEA) since its inception and were instrumental in the passage of the Remote Net Metering law in New York. Her team was awarded the Small Wind Installer of the Year 2016 for their outstanding work in the DW industry. She also serves on the board of directors of DWEA and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Buffalo Section and is an IEEE Senior Member. When not climbing paperwork mountains or battling utilities, she enjoys climbing towers, kickboxing, biking, traveling, reading and jumping put of planes.
Justin Swogier
Born and raised in Western New York, Justin Swogier co-founded Buffalo Renewables. Justin brings with him over 15 years of construction and electrical experience. Trained in both wind and solar PV, Justin leads our fearless field crew and is an accomplished troubleshooter. His attention to detail and cool head makes sure our jobs are done right. When not building stuff, Justin can be found on his boat or on a golf course!!
Thomas Fleckenstein
Armed with about 800 years of experience in everything from farming to rail car engineering, Thom initiated this fearless team in the renewable energy industry. Recently retired, he continues to be available to impart his wisdom and quiet judgement on our ventures when not travelling, biking and playing with his grandchildren!!
Team Buffalo
Our team is composed of not just us, but also our dear funding agencies, trusted local partners, and most of all, our extended family of happy customers!! Our award winning team will lead you thru the labyrinthine permitting and design process to reach your clean energy goals!! When not wielding the wrench, we are also a bunch of fun WNY lovers!!
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