Michael Kocsmiersky
Mr. Kocsmiersky is Vice President of Research & Development with
Alteris Renewables, Inc., an energy conservation and renewable
energy generation company whose mission is to help people live more
sustainable lifestyles through energy conservation and renewable
energy generation.
Mike Kocsmiersky was founder and President of Kosmo Solar a
Springfield Massachusetts based alternative energy solutions
provider, which was acquired by Alteris Renewables in early 2008
• Certified energy engineer by the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE),
• Certified solar installer by the North American Board of Certified
Energy Practitioners (NABCEP)
• Certified Building Analyst and Building Shell Specialist from the
Building Performance Institute (BPI)
• Member of the American Solar Energy Society (ASES)
• Solar Energy Business Association of New England (SEBANE)
• Founder of the Springfield chapter of the North East Sustainable
Energy Association (NESEA).
• Bachelor of Science degree in solid state physics from the
University of Rochester.
Instructor at Springfield Community College for the curriculum of
installation of photovoltaic systems.
Mr. Kocsmiersky has made a lifestyle of energy efficiency and solar
energy both in his career and his personal life. He has lived with
solar hot water heating, solar electric, solar ovens, and
implemented various energy conservation measures in his own home.
Professionally he has designed both domestic and international off
grid solar hybrid power systems, and installed several of solar
energy systems.
Mr. Kocsmiersky likes to play soccer, teach energy science,
volunteer, and extol the virtues of minimalism.

