50+ Years of Collective BESS Experience

Preventative Maintenance and
Field Service for the Energy Transition

BESS operations and electrical services delivered by principals with careers spanning 2GW+ of utility-scale energy projects across the western United States. Now exclusively focused on your project.

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$1.4B+ Projects Managed
50+ Years Experience
500kV Max Voltage

Proven Leadership in Utility-Scale Infrastructure

REMS Energy was built by people who've done this at scale. Our principals bring careers spanning 500kV transmission, major substation construction, and BESS commissioning. That experience is now focused exclusively on operations, maintenance, and field services for energy storage assets.

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Transmission Excellence

69kV through 500kV experience across distribution, sub-transmission, and high-voltage systems nationwide.

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BESS Integration

Comprehensive battery storage expertise across lithium-ion, flow, and emerging battery technologies, including AC/DC coupling, grid services, and revenue optimization.

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Grid Modernization

Strategic advisory for utilities and developers navigating the complex transition to renewable-dominant grids.

Comprehensive Energy Solutions

From feasibility through commissioning, we deliver full-cycle project support backed by decades of utility-scale experience.

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Project Development & Management

End-to-end project leadership from initial feasibility studies through final commissioning. Our principals bring hands-on experience across 2GW+ of utility-scale energy projects, spanning high-voltage transmission, renewable interconnection, and BESS deployment throughout the western United States.

  • Feasibility studies and site assessment
  • Permitting and regulatory compliance
  • EPC contractor selection and oversight
  • Schedule management and cost control
  • Stakeholder coordination and communication
  • Commissioning and performance validation
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BESS Integration & Optimization

Battery Energy Storage System design and integration services optimized for your specific application—whether co-located with solar, standalone grid services, or hybrid configurations. We ensure maximum efficiency, optimal revenue stacking, and seamless grid interconnection.

  • AC vs. DC coupling analysis and selection
  • System sizing and technology evaluation
  • Grid services and revenue optimization
  • Interconnection agreement support
  • Performance monitoring strategy
  • Operations and maintenance planning
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Transmission & Interconnection

Strategic guidance through complex transmission development and utility interconnection processes. Our leadership has successfully navigated CAISO procedures and delivered transmission infrastructure at all voltage levels from 69kV through 500kV across multiple jurisdictions.

  • CAISO interconnection process navigation
  • Transmission impact studies and mitigation
  • High-voltage design and engineering review
  • Utility coordination and negotiation
  • Right-of-way acquisition support
  • Construction oversight and QA/QC
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Grid Modernization Advisory

Forward-looking strategic guidance for utilities, developers, and investors navigating the rapid transformation of electrical infrastructure. We help organizations understand emerging technologies, regulatory trends, and investment priorities in the transition to renewable-dominant grids.

  • Technology assessment and roadmapping
  • Regulatory compliance and strategy
  • Asset portfolio optimization
  • Field risk assessment and mitigation
  • Workforce development planning
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Landmark Projects That Define Excellence

Our leadership has delivered some of the most significant energy infrastructure projects in North America.

2GW+ Projects Managed
$1.4B+ Project Value
500kV Max Voltage
50+ Years Combined Experience

Vista BESS

Owner's Agent, construction manager, and project manager for a utility-scale BESS site. Scope included light construction on the building and site, plus a fuse mitigation project involving a high-voltage DC combining panel installation.

Owner's Agent Construction Management Fuse Mitigation

Diablo 1 BESS

Owner's Agent services for a utility-scale battery energy storage system. REMS Energy represented the asset owner's interests across all project phases, ensuring delivery to specification and schedule.

Owner's Agent BESS Utility-Scale

LeConte Gateway 1 & 2

Owner's Agent and engineering support across two co-located utility-scale BESS projects. REMS Energy provided owner representation and technical engineering coordination throughout development and commissioning.

Owner's Agent Engineering Support Dual-Site

Prevalon Microgrid Fleet

Onsite technical representation, project management, commissioning support, and O&M takeover across a fleet of Prevalon microgrid projects.

Onsite Tech Reps O&M Takeover Commissioning

Leadership That Delivers Results

Decades of utility-scale experience from the field to the executive suite.

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Christina Gainor
Owner / CEO

Christina Gainor provides strategic leadership and operational direction for REMS Energy. With over 13 years running Rafter D Corporation as COO/CEO, she brings deep experience in business operations, procurement, and organizational management.

  • CEO: Rafter D Corporation, 2013–Present
  • Certifications: WBE, DBE — Suppliers Clearinghouse
  • Expertise: Operations, procurement, business development
  • Founded: The REMS Group LLC, 2018
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Dean Gainor
President / Owner

Dean Gainor brings over 50 years of electric industry experience spanning operations, project management, and executive leadership. As Vice President of PAR's West Transmission Region, he managed the execution of projects exceeding $1.4 billion in value.

  • Executive PM: Sunrise Powerlink ($600M)
  • Executive PM: Devers Palo Verde #2 ($300M)
  • Executive PM: TRTP Segments ($400M)
  • Certifications: Bare Hand certified up to 500kV
  • Experience: U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil
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Jeff Mucha
VP of Operations

Jeff Mucha oversees all operational aspects of REMS Energy engagements, ensuring exceptional customer service and project delivery excellence across renewable integration and BESS deployment projects.

  • Operations: Daily project oversight
  • Quality: Exacting standards on every engagement
  • Safety: Industry-leading safety culture
  • Client Relations: Principal point of contact
  • Delivery: On-time, on-budget execution
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James Payne
VP Business Development

James Payne spearheads REMS Energy's strategic growth initiatives, developing relationships with battery storage asset owners, renewable developers, and utility partners across the western United States.

  • Partnerships: IPPs and utilities
  • Markets: BESS and renewable sectors
  • Contracts: Commercial structuring
  • Strategy: Market positioning
  • Growth: Customer acquisition

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Location
San Diego County, CA
$1.4B+ Projects Managed
50+ Years Combined Experience
500kV Max Voltage Rating
100% On-Time Delivery