Boulder County Solar Week Workshops :: Educational Materials
Energy Efficiency Workshop Presenters
Bill Ewer, Longmont Power & Communications (No bio available)
Bo DeAngelo, Automatic Solar (No bio available)
Charlie Olness, Commercial/Residential Account Manager, Standard Renewable Energy
Charlie was first introduced to solar PV in 2001, while working in a Department of Energy research lab, after completing his undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley. While the research was focused on climate change and the cycling of nutrients through different ecosystems, Charlie was more interested in the solar PV system used to run the remote computers and data logging equipment. He realized the power of the sun was reliable, pollution free, and available to everyone, everywhere. He continued his independent study of solar technologies and in 2005 joined the solar industry full time. He started as materials manager and also contributed on the installation crew and then moved into sales and design. Charlie has also attended trainings with Solar Energy International (SEI), The Solar Living Institute (SLI), BP solar, Sharp Solar, and Sunpower, as well as, inverter manufactures SMA and Fronius. In 2008, Charlie joined SRE because of its strong engineering staff and the wide range of services and products SRE has to offer. While not climbing on a roof, Charlie enjoys spending time with his family and his 7-year-old daughter.
Charlie Richardson (No bio available)
Dominick Morone, Solar Power Consultant, Real Goods Solar
Dominick joined Real Goods Solar in 2007 as a solar power consultant. He has designed and installed solar PV systems for both residential and commercial buildings. Currently he is serving as the chairman for Boulder Green Building Guilds Commercial Committee and has been his communities Eco Cycle block leader since 2001.
George Scott (No bio available)
John Thornton, Retired NREL PV Specialist (Mr. PV)
John has been in the solar business for 45 years, 28 years of which he spent at NREL. During his time at NREL, he was a Principal Engineer in the National Center for Photovoltaics and led the Domestic PV Applications Development Group. Known in the industry as “MR PV”, he left NREL in June 2006 to consult in solar technologies as well as sustainable buildings and communities. He is an Emeritus at NREL, which in his opinion is the finest research organization in the world.
T.J. Slocum, Solar Energy Consulatant, REC Solar Denver
T.J. brings seven years of experience working with local and national non-profits, which include Sierra Business Council, United States Public Interest Group, and Sierra Club. T.J. left a sales management career in California for the opportunity to work in the renewable energy industry. He has a bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Management from Colorado State University. He is a top five salesperson for REC Solar, nationwide.
Tony Boniface, President, Independent Power Systems
Tony is a Registered Professional Engineer and Master Electrician, owns and operates Independent Power Systems, Inc., a company he founded in 1996. Tony has worked continuously in renewable energy since 1993. His strengths are in system design and implementation and he has successfully completed hundreds of installed and functioning solar and winds systems in Colorado and Montana.
Yael Gichon (No bio available)
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