Kevin Weinberg

Experience

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  GAIA

  Solar Owners Representative | Educating, Protecting, and Advocating for Property Owners since 2009

  Jun 2024 - Present

  GAIA — Sustainable Building Consultants for industrial & commercial real estate. We deliver LEED certification, lifecycle assessments (LCA), energy modelling, commissioning (Cx) and solar owner-rep services — hands-on, in-house, and results-driven.

  • Developed over 200 solar and storage projects, optimizing them for efficiency and sustainability, resulting in an average 15% better financial performance than projected.
  • Managed cross-functional teams including EPCs and architects, ensuring seamless project execution and reducing timelines by 20%.
  • Led feasibility studies that identified high-return investment opportunities, generating over $10 million in potential savings for clients.
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  Good Steward Permits (GS Permits)

  Founder | High Quality and Fast Solar and Storage Design Services

  Jan 2024 - Present

  At GS Permits, we simplify the solar and storage permitting process with precise, code-compliant plans and stamps tailored to meet your needs. Our mission is to ensure your residential and commercial projects move forward smoothly, minimizing delays and maximizing efficiency.

  • Successfully founded and grew GS Permits, delivering permit-ready plans in less than 3 weeks, enhancing project turnaround by 30%.
  • Reduced permitting bottlenecks for over 500 solar projects, improving client satisfaction and reducing average delays by 25%.
  • Pioneered a streamlined communication process, cutting the design feedback loop by 50% and improving design accuracy.

• Southern California Collaborative Therapy

  Board Member

  Jan 2013 - Present

  Southern California Collaborative Therapy is a company.

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  Good Steward Companies

  Founder | Advisor | Project Developer | Fractional Renewables Leader | Coach

  Jan 2012 - Present

  Good Steward Companies helps property owners, developers, and contractors bring clean energy projects to life — faster, smarter, and with confidence.

  • Led a team to close $300M in solar and storage project deals, enhancing client portfolios with sustainable energy solutions.
  • Developed business strategies for EPCs to reduce friction in project execution, increasing efficiency by 40%.
  • Implemented comprehensive project scoping methodologies that accurately predicted project timelines and cost, improving profitability margins by 15%.
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  Catalyze

  Senior Director - Sales - Solar and Storage

  Sep 2023 - Jun 2024

  Catalyze is the leading renewable energy developer for efficient, revenue-generating, clean energy in commercial and industrial real estate.

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  Catalyze

  Senior Sales Executive - Solar and Storage

  Nov 2021 - Sep 2023
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  Baker Electric

  Director Renewables Sales and Marketing

  Nov 2019 - Aug 2021

  Baker Electric is a full-service electrical contractor and energy infrastructure expert headquartered in Escondido, California. Through our “One Baker” approach, we unify high-performing teams across our Operational Groups to deliver scalable, future-forward solutions for complex projects.

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  Baker Electric

  Renewables Sales Manager - Solar, Storage and Backup Power

  Jan 2016 - Nov 2019
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  Baker Electric

  Senior Commercial Solar and Storage Project Engineer / Consultant

  Apr 2015 - Dec 2015

• Independent Energy Solutions

  Director of Residential Solar and Storage Sales, NABCEP Certified Technical Sales

  Sep 2013 - Apr 2014

  Independent Energy Solutions is a company.

• Independent Energy Solutions

  Director of Commercial Solar and Storage - Sales & Marketing

  Apr 2013 - Dec 2013
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  Skelly Electric, Inc.

  VP of Business Development - Solar and Storage

  Aug 2011 - Mar 2013

  Skelly Electric is a full-service electrical contractor specializing in Affordable Housing Projects, Photovoltaic (Solar) Power, Backup Power Systems, and Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and Systems.

• Independent Energy Solutions

  Solar and Storage Project Engineer/Estimator

  Aug 2009 - Aug 2011
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  Skelly Electric, Inc.

  Solar and Storage Specialist

  Jan 2009 - Jul 2009
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  Empire Solar Solutions

  San Diego Area Manager - Residential Solar and Storage

  Jun 2008 - Jan 2009

  Provider of residential and commercial solar power systems.

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  HES Solar

  General Manager - Residential and Commercial Solar and Storage

  Feb 2006 - Jun 2008

  HES Solar is a full-service solar company in San Diego that was established in 2001.

• Solar Electric

  Retail Store Manager and Off-Grid System Designer

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

  Solar Electric is a company.