Evan Becka

About Evan Becka

I\'m a commercial solar project developer and design-build contractor with 25 years\' experience in solar construction. My project development experience ranges from small private projects to high profile corporate, municipal, military, and institutional construction projects. Throughout my career, I\'ve created a proven track record of successful projects-having been a key player in the development of over 200 commercial solar projects and directly involved in the development of 40 solar projects for schools and 20 solar projects for municipalities and county government. Since entering the solar industry in I have worked as a Technician, Service Manager, Project Manager, Operations Manager and Director of Business Development. Because of my unique history, I offer valuable insight and perspective, always in service to the client\'s end goal. I started Pisgah Energy because the commercial and industrial solar market is under-served and there’s a real need for expertise in developing solar and energy storage projects for schools, government and businesses. My project development experience includes solar and energy storage site identification and assessment, energy usage analysis, system design, project financing including capital/operational leasing/PPA\'s, project management, construction administration, and coordination with utilities and construction teams.Specialties: Design-Build, Project Development, Business Development, Operations Management, Financial Analysis, Project Management, Construction AdministrationPast Projects Include: The City of Asheville, Buncombe County Government, Town of Cary, Haywood EMC, Vanguard Furniture, AVX Corporation, Contec, Vetroresina, Jones County School, The Monastery of St Clare, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, Solarize Asheville, Asheville Green Restaurant Initiative, and multiple projects for my Alma Matter, Appalachian State University

Experience

1. President

   Pisgah Energy

   Aug 2019 — Present · Asheville, NC, US

   Pisgah Energy provides comprehensive solar and energy storage design & development services for commercial, municipal, and institutional clients. We serve our clients through insight and expertise derived from 20 years in the industry designing and building over 200 rooftop, ground-mounted and solar canopy projects throughout the United States.Relationships are at the heart of what we do. Fierce dedication to integrity, honesty and clear communication has earned us a great deal of trust within the industry, and our team has a proven track record of developing solar projects that are uniquely tailored to meet the needs of each individual client. These one of a kind projects are recognized for innovation, technical excellence and inspired design.Our mission is to realize the transition of commercial, municipal and institutional clients from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. Be bold with us.

Education

• Appalachian State University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial Technology concentrating in Renewable Energy

  1995 — 1999

Skills

• Sustainability
• Wind Energy
• Energy Efficiency
• Solar Power
• Photovoltaics
• Wind
• Energy Audits
• Energy Management
• Solar Thermal
• Micro- Hydro
• Research
• Solar Energy
• Project Management
• Energy Conservation
• Radiant Heating
• Powerpoint
• Renewable Energy
• Hydronics