O2energies was founded to develop turn-key, ground mounted solar power plants in the Eastern coast of the U.S. In addition, we provide consulting services for corporate clients wishing to grow their business in the renewable energy market, and advocate for a state energy policy that promotes renewable energy generation. O2energies offers clients an in-depth understanding of solar technology, state energy policy, project ownership and tax structuring. We have developed relationships with utility companies, public policy makers, regulators, and local government officials, as well as with project investors and strategic partners in order to design, develop and deliver profitable turnkey solar power plants to private investors.
Management
Olee Joel Olsen, Managing Director
O2energies was founded by Olee Joel Olsen. Prior to founding O2energies, Mr. Olsen served as the Business Development and Government Relations Director for Sencera, a manufacturer of thin film silicon solar modules. A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Mr. Olsen graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and brings more than 15 years of international business development experience to O2energies. He possesses a rare understanding of the global market for solar energy, ranging from upstream manufacturers to downstream system integrators.
In addition to his work at O2energies, Mr. Olsen serves as a board member for the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association, and the North Carolina League of Conservation Voters. He is also a member of the Institute for Emerging Issues Business Committee on Energy, and the policy advisory board of the Charlotte Energy Task force. He is a frequent speaker at state and national events, and has worked with legislators to introduce the first feed in rate bill in the North Carolina legislature.
Logan Stephens, Project Development
Logan grew up in North Carolina and graduated in 2010 from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a major in Environmental Science and Sustainable Energy and a minor in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). During his time at UNC, he helped managed a $200,000 annual budget for campus renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. In 2010 Logan was selected as a Sustainable Energy Fellow at Cornell University along with 40 other students nationwide. In 2011 he earned his entry-level NABCEP Solar PV certification. Logan lends his expertise to all aspects of project development at O2 energies, taking on many different tasks while growing strong relationships across the solar industry.
Rebekah Hren, Director of Implementation
Prior to joining O2energies, Rebekah served as Vice President of Honey electric solar, Inc. responsible for sales, design and installation of photovoltaic and solar thermal systems. As a licensed NC electrical contractor and NABCEP certified solar installer, Rebekah has designed, installed or led crews to build more than 70 PV systems. She has been a contract Instructor for Solar Energy International, the North Carolina Solar Center, and Appalachian State University, teaching NABCEP approved photovoltaic design and installation classes to electrical contractors and new business owners. Rebekah is also a published author and frequent speaker on energy efficiency retrofits and sustainable building techniques.
Brian Mehalic, Project Engineer
Brian Mehalic has worked in the renewable energy industry for over 10 years, begining his career as project manager and lead installer at EV Solar Products, Inc. where he was directly responsible for the design and installation of over 150 photovoltaic systems, as well as numerous solar thermal, water pumping, and wind power systems. A NABCEP certified solar installer and ISPQ certified PV instructor, he develops curriculum and teaches classes on PV system design, installation, operations and maintenance for Solar Energy International. Brian is also a frequent contributor to SolarPro and Home Power magazines.
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