About Us
Renewable siting and grid modeling software that delivers results faster and more accurately than traditional solutions.
Our Purpose
We firmly believe it is necessary for society to adopt renewable energy and storage solutions to ensure a lasting energy future. Our mission is to help accelerate the adoption of these technologies by providing software and services that reduce inefficiencies and provide better analytical tools to help industry stakeholders expedite project timelines, lower costs and maximize returns.
How We Got Here...
It all began in 2016 when Jake & Eric (yep, they’re related; cousins to be exact) teamed up to build a company that would deliver better power system modeling solutions to the energy industry. They knew there was a need for better tools after Eric spent years in the energy modeling industry and research community.
They spent months talking to industry participants learning about problems. They consistently heard about pain points related to renewable siting, which was a perfect initial use case on the way to their ultimate vision.
Since then, Anderson Optimization has grown rapidly. Our team is expanding. We’re working with many of the largest renewable developers, and we continue to build exciting solutions that drive value for our customers as we do our part to usher in a new energy future.
Meet the Founders
Head of Technology
Eric Anderson, Ph.D.
Eric earned his Bachelor of Science degrees in Math, Science and Physics, Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), and Doctor of Industrial and Systems Engineering (D.Sc) from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Eric’s doctoral work was focused on modeling uncertainty due to renewable generation and large-scale computational analysis.
After attaining his PhD, Eric worked in the production cost modeling industry where he applied his advanced technical capabilities to real-world problems.
Head of Business
Jake Anderson
Jake earned his BSB in Finance and Entrepreneurial Management with a minor in Information System Management from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota.
Prior to founding Anderson Optimization, Jake began his career in Fortune 500 corporate finance where he led a variety of cross-functional project teams and focused on strategy and business operations.