We Engineer Power Solutions
We provide engineered energy solutions spanning system design, solar integration, energy storage development, technical appraisals, procurement, and project management. Our expertise includes mobile and portable energy storage, with solutions tailored to each project's technical and operational requirements.
Through a strong network of industry partners, manufacturers, suppliers, and technical specialists, we bring together the expertise and resources needed to deliver projects efficiently, competitively, and to a high standard.
12 Energy maintains a Certificate of Authorization (C of A), P.Eng. signing authority, and full professional engineering and design capabilities, supported by appropriate professional, public, and commercial liability insurance.
We combine engineering expertise, strategic partnerships, and project leadership to deliver practical, high-quality energy solutions.
Dave Forde
Founder
Dave brings extensive experience in energy infrastructure development and project delivery. His background spans utility-scale energy projects, grid interconnection, and complex multi-stakeholder infrastructure programs. Dave leads client relationships and project execution at 12 Energy, ensuring every engagement is grounded in practical engineering and delivered with discipline.
Scott Dawdy
Principal
Scott's expertise lies in energy storage systems, power electronics, and the integration of distributed energy resources. He has led the design and commissioning of battery energy storage systems across a range of applications — from commercial facilities to grid-scale deployments. Scott leads technical development and system design at 12 Energy.
Barbara Devine
VP Sales & Partnerships
Barbara brings decades of leadership experience in sales, strategic partnerships, channel development, and business growth across the wireless, SaaS, managed services, and professional services industries. Known for navigating complex business challenges, Barbara builds strategic relationships that connect innovative technologies with real-world business opportunities. Her experience in developing high-performance sales organizations, distribution channels, and partner ecosystems has consistently supported growth and long-term value. At 12 Energy, Barbara leads sales and partnership development, helping build relationships with clients, technology providers, industry experts, and strategic partners to support the company's growth and expand its energy solutions portfolio.
Lance Bailey
BD & Business Manager
Business development, sales and marketing professional with more than 20 years of B2B experience across commercial enterprise, healthcare, government and public-sector markets. Lance has spent over 15 years providing business strategy and execution for Fortune 100 companies, with a focus on market development, channel sales, strategic partnerships and complex solution selling. As a national sales and channel leader, Lance has developed partner ecosystems, identified new vertical markets and implemented go-to-market strategies that delivered sustained business growth. At 12 Energy, he is responsible for business development, partner relationship management and sales leadership — working with technology providers, complementary service partners, sales agents and customers to expand opportunities across energy storage, critical power and data-centre infrastructure.