Alex Kaffka

About Alex Kaffka

Verdera enables smarter investments in energy projects. We are objective, third-party advisors to commercial property portfolio owners and investors looking to make intelligent, low-risk investments in energy projects within their buildings. For each unique asset (or portfolio) we compose an investment grade energy plan based on the optimal combination of energy efficiency, solar, energy storage and demand response. As consultants and engineers, we deliver deep energy retrofits which reduce expenses, increase comfort and productivity and boost property values. Verdera was formed by industry veterans who all previously worked together for years. Our in-house consulting talent spans energy engineering, energy and real estate finance and investment, procurement, construction operations, and post-construction services including Measurement and Verification, and construction defect investigation and litigation support services.Energy is the largest controllable expense for income-property owners. As a category, energy is starting to receive the attention that its financial value merits. At the same time, there is a vast ocean of vendors selling individual solutions that usually do more harm than good. Verdera exists to optimize the whole picture, not just individual parts, and thus help our clients obtain the most possible Net Operating Income at the highest possible return based on their investment goals.

Experience

1. CEO and Senior Principal

   Verdera

   Sep 2016 — Present · Oakland, CA, US

   At Verdera, I lead a cross functional team with a history of successful energy project delivery for large publicly traded REIT’s, private real estate companies, public and private schools, large public university systems, municipalities and other non-profits.I work with owners and senior executives to understand their financial goals, inform them about potential solutions, and ultimately set and execute strategic energy plans to improve Net Operating Income and portfolio value. I also provide and oversee expert services to support plaintiffs in solar and energy-related construction defect investigations and litigation.My financial and technical background in real estate investments, construction defect investigation and litigation, energy efficiency, and renewable and alternative energy enables me to effectively communicate with senior executives and decision makers at public and private companies. I understand how energy savings affect income real estate, including real estate operating expenses and net operating income, taxation and profitability, reversion and valuation.

Education

• University of California, Davis

  B.S., Economics, Marketing, Investments & Real Estate

  1995 — 1999

• Sacramento Entrepreneurship Academy

  Certification, Entrepreneurship

Skills

• Finance
• Energy Conservation Measures
• Energy Financial Analysis
• Solar Thermal
• Solar Pv
• Cleantech
• Renewable Energy
• Contract Negotiation
• Energy Performance
• Energy Efficiency Measures
• Green Building
• Solar
• Financial Analysis
• Valuation
• Solar Energy
• Energy Efficiency
• Energy Performance Contracting
• Energy
• Energy Conservation
• Alternative Energy
• Photovoltaics