--- title: Welcome Paul Hayes, FPE, to the CESA Board as At-Large Member! description: Welcome Paul Hayes to the CESA Board! Learn about his extensive experience and how he’ll advocate for our members in the energy storage sector. image: https://storagealliance.org/hubfs/chairs-2181994_640.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://storagealliance.org/news/welcome-paul-hayes-fpe-to-the-cesa-board-as-at-large-member#main-content) [Member Portal](https://members.storagealliance.org/) [![California Energy Storage Alliance (CESA)](https://storagealliance.org/hs-fs/hubfs/CESA_logo_v1.png?width=350&height=110&name=CESA_logo_v1.png)](https://storagealliance.org) - [Home](https://storagealliance.org/) - [About](https://storagealliance.org/about) Show submenu for About - [Our Mission](https://storagealliance.org/about) - [Board of Directors](https://storagealliance.org/board-of-directors) - [Association Bylaws](https://storagealliance.org/hubfs/FINAL_Bylaws%20-%2010.2024%20.pdf) - [Partners](https://storagealliance.org/our-partners) - [Contact](https://storagealliance.org/contact) - Our Work Show submenu for Our Work - [Policy Work](https://storagealliance.org/policy-work) - [Working Groups](https://storagealliance.org/working-groups) - [Business Development](https://storagealliance.org/business-development-opportunities) - [Political Action Committee](https://storagealliance.org/political-action-committee) - Resources Show submenu for Resources - [Energy Storage 101](https://storagealliance.org/energy-storage-101) - [Safety Resources](https://storagealliance.org/safety-resources) - [Resource Flyers](https://storagealliance.org/resources) - News & Events Show submenu for News & Events - News Show submenu for News - [CESA News](https://storagealliance.org/news) - [CESA in the News](https://storagealliance.org/cesa-in-the-news) - [Events Calendar](https://storagealliance.org/events) - [2026 Spring Social](https://storagealliance.org/springsocial) - [2026 MDF](https://storagealliance.org/cesa-mdf) - Membership Show submenu for Membership - [Our Members](https://storagealliance.org/our-members) - [Member Benefits](https://storagealliance.org/member-benefits) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Home](https://storagealliance.org/) - [About](https://storagealliance.org/about) Show submenu for About - [Our Mission](https://storagealliance.org/about) - [Board of Directors](https://storagealliance.org/board-of-directors) - [Association Bylaws](https://storagealliance.org/hubfs/FINAL_Bylaws%20-%2010.2024%20.pdf) - [Partners](https://storagealliance.org/our-partners) - [Contact](https://storagealliance.org/contact) - Our Work Show submenu for Our Work - [Policy Work](https://storagealliance.org/policy-work) - [Working Groups](https://storagealliance.org/working-groups) - [Business Development](https://storagealliance.org/business-development-opportunities) - [Political Action Committee](https://storagealliance.org/political-action-committee) - Resources Show submenu for Resources - [Energy Storage 101](https://storagealliance.org/energy-storage-101) - [Safety Resources](https://storagealliance.org/safety-resources) - [Resource Flyers](https://storagealliance.org/resources) - News & Events Show submenu for News & Events - News Show submenu for News - [CESA News](https://storagealliance.org/news) - [CESA in the News](https://storagealliance.org/cesa-in-the-news) - [Events Calendar](https://storagealliance.org/events) - [2026 Spring Social](https://storagealliance.org/springsocial) - [2026 MDF](https://storagealliance.org/cesa-mdf) - Membership Show submenu for Membership - [Our Members](https://storagealliance.org/our-members) - [Member Benefits](https://storagealliance.org/member-benefits) - [Member Portal](https://members.storagealliance.org/) Mar 4, 2025, 11:55:06 AM # Welcome Paul Hayes, FPE, to the CESA Board as At-Large Member! [CESA](https://storagealliance.org/news/author/cesa) Share: [facebook-f icon](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://storagealliance.org/news/welcome-paul-hayes-fpe-to-the-cesa-board-as-at-large-member) [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://storagealliance.org/news/welcome-paul-hayes-fpe-to-the-cesa-board-as-at-large-member) [Twitter icon](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://storagealliance.org/news/welcome-paul-hayes-fpe-to-the-cesa-board-as-at-large-member) [pinterest-p icon](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/link/?url=https://storagealliance.org/news/welcome-paul-hayes-fpe-to-the-cesa-board-as-at-large-member) [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://storagealliance.org/news/welcome-paul-hayes-fpe-to-the-cesa-board-as-at-large-member) ![Paul-Hayes](https://storagealliance.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Paul-Hayes.jpg?width=200&height=200&name=Paul-Hayes.jpg)Join us in welcoming [Paul Hayes](https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-hayes-fpe-4b275426/), FPE, VP of Energy Infrastructure, as our newly elected At-Large Board Member! Paul is a Civil and Fire Protection Engineer, licensed in over 35 states, with a career span of over 30 years. He has been a principal engineer managing unique hazard asset protection fire companies for the industrial and power markets. He sits on the National Fire Protection Association 855 Committee, and his expertise in risk hazard evaluation, mitigation technologies, and developing critical safety systems for lithium-Ion battery facilities is widely recognized. Paul is a trusted Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) industry consultant. He works closely with manufacturers, integrators, utilities, independent power producers, and authorities with jurisdiction (AHJs) to establish the best fire protection and safety practices. His focus on designing cutting-edge safety systems, educating AHJs, and defining industry standards has significantly enhanced fire protection and risk mitigation strategies.  In his new role as At-Large Board Member, Paul will strongly advocate for our general membership, making sure that your insights and concerns are effectively communicated at the Board level. We encourage all General and Start-up members to reach out to him at [phayes@hillercompanies.com](mailto:phayes@hillercompanies.com) with any questions, suggestions, or feedback regarding CESA. Your input is invaluable in shaping the future of our organization.  Please join us in welcoming Paul to the CESA Board—we are thrilled to have his leadership and expertise as we continue to drive progress in the energy storage landscape in California and beyond! 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