Harvard University , Allston District Energy Facility & Energy Distribution Systems
Tim Peer , P . E .
Vice President of District Energy
Tim is responsible for leading BOND ’ s District Energy market sector , with a focus on developing new strategies and integrated solutions that exceed client expectations . A licensed professional engineer , Tim has over 25 years ’ experience in the evolving power and energy industry , specializing in campus district heating , cooling and micro grids . He has a unique and diverse skill set leading the construction of many complex projects . These include not only central utility plants and distribution systems , but also natural gas delivery systems and substations .
Tim comes to BOND from CHA Consulting , where he led the company ’ s district energy , power and thermal generation business unit . Prior to that , Tim spent 22 years at Cornell University , holding positions such as chilled water plant operator , utilities engineer , project manager and eventually energy plant manager . During his tenure , he led the operations and maintenance of several multi-million-dollar central plant projects . These included the Lake Source Cooling Facility and the Cornell Combined Heat and Power Project .
After an enlistment in the United States Marine Corps , Tim graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Biological Engineering . He has professional engineering licenses in the states of NY , NJ , MA and VA along with OSHA 10-hour certification . He is an active member of the International District Energy Association ( IDEA ) and the Cornell Society of Engineers ( CSE ). In 2010 , he was presented the Keystone Award by Cornell University for his exemplary work in facilities management .