Mel Bergsneider is Executive Account Manager at Allume Energy, responsible for business development in the U.S. market. As the first US-based employee at Allume Energy, Mel leads the Australian-born startup’s expansion across target markets such as California, New York, and Florida. Mel works closely with affordable housing providers, solar installers, and real estate developers to provide solar energy benefits to participating tenants. Previous experience includes working in energy efficiency in San Francisco, installing solar at a Women’s Cooperative in Nicaragua.