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San Diego, CA, USA

Kevin W.

Transforming the Solar/Storage Landscape: $130M+ in Impactful Deployments | Advisor, Investor, System Improver

With a keen eye on eliminating risks and streamlining renewable energy projects, Kevin Weinberg brings over 17 years of in-depth experience, deploying over $130M across various commercial solar and storage initiatives. Specializing in the crux of development, feasibility studies, design, and permitting, Kevin is a maestro at navigating and solving the complex challenges faced by developers, property owners, and EPC contractors. By founding GS Permits, he revolutionized permit acquisition, ensuring projects transition from concept to construction swiftly and smoothly. Kevin's mission revolves around simplifying processes, mitigating risks, and boosting returns, all while fostering strong, collaborative teams and deploying exceptional projects in the solar and storage realms.

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Kevin W.

Experience

Jun 2024 — Present
GAIA

GAIA

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

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.
Jan 2024 — Present
Good Steward Permits (GS Permits)

Good Steward Permits (GS Permits)

Founder | High Quality and Fast Solar and Storage Design Services

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.
Jan 2013 — Present

Southern California Collaborative Therapy

Board Member

Jan 2012 — Present
Good Steward Companies

Good Steward Companies

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

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%.
Sep 2023 — Jun 2024
Catalyze

Catalyze

Senior Director - Sales - Solar and Storage

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

Nov 2021 — Sep 2023
Catalyze

Catalyze

Senior Sales Executive - Solar and Storage

Nov 2019 — Aug 2021
Baker Electric

Baker Electric

Director Renewables Sales and Marketing

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.

Jan 2016 — Nov 2019
Baker Electric

Baker Electric

Renewables Sales Manager - Solar, Storage and Backup Power

Apr 2015 — Dec 2015
Baker Electric

Baker Electric

Senior Commercial Solar and Storage Project Engineer / Consultant

Sep 2013 — Apr 2014

Independent Energy Solutions

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

Apr 2013 — Dec 2013

Independent Energy Solutions

Director of Commercial Solar and Storage - Sales & Marketing

Aug 2011 — Mar 2013
Skelly Electric, Inc.

Skelly Electric, Inc.

VP of Business Development - Solar and Storage

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.

Aug 2009 — Aug 2011

Independent Energy Solutions

Solar and Storage Project Engineer/Estimator

Jan 2009 — Jul 2009
Skelly Electric, Inc.

Skelly Electric, Inc.

Solar and Storage Specialist

Jun 2008 — Jan 2009
Empire Solar Solutions

Empire Solar Solutions

San Diego Area Manager - Residential Solar and Storage

Provider of residential and commercial solar power systems.

Feb 2006 — Jun 2008
HES Solar

HES Solar

General Manager - Residential and Commercial Solar and Storage

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

Jan 2004 — Jan 2006

Solar Electric

Retail Store Manager and Off-Grid System Designer