Charge EPC Company Overview

QUALITY CONSTRUCTION BY DESIGN

INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS FOR WEST COAST UTILITY PROVIDERS UTILITY INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION

YOUR EPC PARTNERS FOR UTILITY INFRASTRUCTURE

ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION

On behalf of all of us at Charge, we want to thank you for taking the time to consider partnering on upcoming projects.

We’ve worked hard to build a reputation for “Quality Construction By Design” and strongly believe our crews are the best in the business. From our stringent safety practices to the workplace educational and community enrichment programs we’ve established, our strategy has always been focused on the long term. We want our employees to grow with us, to lead others, and to enjoy their career with Charge. Similarly, our relationships in the utility industry have grown steadily over time due to a combination of collaboration, performance, and trust.

We look forward to the opportunity to forge a dynamic partnership with you that will leverage our experience and align with your committment to deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable energy.

Sincerely,

Michael Robirds, P.E. Chief Executive Officer

DESIGNED TO BUILD

THE BIG PICTURE 

ELECTRIC LINE OPERATION

We have the in-house capability to self-perform the installation, repair, maintenance, and relocation of overhead and underground conductors and equipment.

• Excavate and set poles in remote areas

• Electric system hardening to reduce wildfire risks

• Complex cable replacement projects

DESIGN

Charge’s team of in-house engineers specialize in designing for utility infrastructure. The plans we create come from decades of experience in trenching, boring and constructing.

• Mobile home park upgrade project design

• EV charging infrastructure

• Joint trench, gas and electric distribution design

UTILITY CONSTRUCTION

Charge specializes in design and construction of gas and power utility infrastructure.

• Gas distribution/transmission

• Electric infrastructure

• Joint trench installations

• Water pipelines

DIRECTIONAL DRILLING

Our roots exist in horizontal directional drilling and we retain that expertise today, using boring equipment to minimize our construction footprint and impose less risk on adjacent utilities.

• Capability for most distribution and transmission pipe installation scenarios

• Constructability review and pre-engineering support

• Regulatory and closeout documentation development

OUR SUCCESS STRATEGY FOR THE UTILITY INDUSTRY

Through a full suite of progressive solutions for energy distribution, as well as a robust in-house directional drilling capability, Charge is uniquely positioned to anticipate your needs and deliver a standard of safety and quality unparalleled in our industry.

LOCAL RESOURCES

Strategically distributed throughout the West Coast, Charge teams solve complex utility issues, build critical gas and power infrastructure, and respond when natural disasters strike to help keep utilities running smoothly. Our teams have the scalability and geographic reach to support utility providers with their design and construction project needs.

Working with Charge over the last eight years I have always appreciated their focus on safety and their ability to problem solve. They always come to the table with a solution-based attitude and it makes it very easy to do business with them.

ROGER JACKSON, PG&E

PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY

We share your commitment to build sustainable relationships with diverse suppliers. This stems from co-founder Mike Robirds and the experience he gained in the military and through community service. It has helped shape a mentality of being a diverse company that wants to help other diverse companies develop into sustainable businesses with solid management practices. Charge companies are Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DBVE) certified and we make every effort to support diverse businesses when procuring partners and subcontractors.

FLEXIBILITY

West Coast utilities face unprecedented challenges coupled with an increased demand on an aging infrastructure. Charge companies are built to rise to the challenge with flexible resources and complementary service offerings. From small projects to large-scale EPC (Engineer, Procure, Construct) portfolios, Charge can help you meet the infrastructure needs of today and far into the future.

SAFETY

As builders of the grid, we understand the importance of safe and scalable energy distribution to the communities in which we live. Our name is a nod to our military background, our forward-thinking approach and mission-oriented team dynamic, and the utilities that charge our lives. As you continue to grow and prepare for a sustainable future, our shared values of integrity, safety, quality, and community are in natural alignment.

OUR STRENGTH COMES FROM THE EXPERIENCE OF OUR TEAM

One of the inspirations for the name, Charge, came from the notion of being charged with doing what’s right when no one is looking. As we take on the responsibility of building the “last mile” for utility companies like yours, our entire team takes pride in doing the job with utmost safety and professionalism. Not only are we building the grid, we’re protecting each other and serving the communities in which we live.

Michael Robirds, P.E.

Chief Executive Officer

24 years experience — Design-build gas and electrical infrastructure

John Olson

VP of Operations

34 years experience — Construction Operations Leadership and Electric Utility Project Execution

Crystal Mallare

Director of Corporate Services

17 years experience — Utility project management and controls

Angus Coyle

Chief Operating Officer

27 years experience — Utility engineering and program management

Daryl Visser, P.E., PMP

VP of Strategy, Planning & Innovation

16 years experience — Construction Operations Leadership and Gas Utility Project Execution

Stephanie Hannah, CPA, CCIFP

Chief Financial Officer

20 years experience — Certified public accountant and financial analyst

Greg Behr, P.E. Director of VPC Operations

22 years experience — Gas and electric network design and construction

Nathan Svetich

Director of Safety & Quality

22 years experience — Safety, quality, and compliance leadership

Andrew Trombatore Engineering Manager

20 years experience — Utility system estimating, design, and installation

EXPERIENCE IN THE TRENCHES

ENGINEERING

NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION

BUTTE COUNTY REBUILD

Paradise, California

With efforts underway to rebuild the city of Paradise, VPC was one of three contractors selected for an EPC model portfolio (Engineer, Procure, Construct) to provide gas and electric infrastructure to residential spaces. Through these efforts more residents are able to move back into the community while also being provided with new, safe and reliable energy sources. As part of this work, VPC connected service to 419 new mobile home spaces in seven parks. Additionally, Charge companies are working to rebuild gas and power infrastructure as part of the Community Rebuild and Resiliency Program.

ELECTRIC INFRASTRUCTURE

OVERHEAD REMOVAL

PULLED CABLE

ENERGIZED SUBSTRUCTURES

SYSTEM HARDENING

Napa County, California

VPI completed a 3.6-mile project along Pope Valley Road in Napa County as part of a larger award to underground 39 circuit miles of power lines, strengthening electric system reliability against wildfire threat. For this project, VPI helped negotiate revised restoration standards with the county, which kept the project on a tight schedule while saving our client nearly a half-million dollars in restoration costs.