Name: Alyssa Thomas
Title: Solar Installer
Employer: Revision Energy
City/Town of Residence:
Nashua, NH
Why did you decide to work in the clean energy industry?
Definitely the up-and-coming career type. Love being outside and working with my hands.
What interested you in working at your current employer?
The vibe. I fell in love with this company (ReVision Energy) after looking through their website and watching employee testimonials about the company.
Describe the work you do in more detail.
A normal day on the roof, usually consists of laying out a solar array, finding rafters, drilling holes, and landing feet. We get to do some electrical work which is probably my favorite part - wire managing all the home runs and module leads.
What aspect of your job excites you most? Why?
The risk of being on roofs through all the seasons.
What makes you hopeful about the clean energy transition in New Hampshire?
We are busy busy, and I believe a lot of people are starting to see the benefit in having solar.
What interested you most about being part of YPiE? (Young Professionals in Energy)
Sharing experience and skills.
What advice would you give to someone that is new to the industry or fresh out of college?
This is not a job for the faint of heart. It's hard work and it's not always a smooth ride, but it's worth it!
What do you like to do when you aren't working?
Family time and outdoor hiking with my kids.
What's on your bucket list?
Skydiving and take a ride on a jet.
Tell us one thing most people don't know about you.
I’m a huge coffee geek, and have tons of coffee gadgets at home. French press, pour over, espresso machine… you name it!
Fun Facts:
Coffee or Tea? And how do you take it?
Tea with honey, but I like both really.
Fave NH Restaurant?
Fave Musician/Band/Music genre?
Metal: Pantera, Lamb of God, Tash Sultana.
Fav Recreational activity?
Hiking, climbing, running, and traveling!