Northern California TeamLocal

Jason Cotter

North Coast Solar Sales Manager

Jason Cotter is a solar power consultant and solar designer who has been helping folks go solar in Sonoma, Mendocino and Marin County since 2003. Jason Cotter has lived primarily in Sonoma County since 1971, and takes pride in the fact that, with every installed solar system comes a definitive reduction to the environmental footprint imposed on the earth by modern society, as well as a reduction in the need to import foreign energy.

Peter Kalenak

Solar Power Consultant

After graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Peter Kalenak started out his career working as a Windsmith for US Windpower, one of the pioneers in the renewable energy industry. Peter and his team managed troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance for over 4500 wind turbines located on Altamont Pass in Livermore, CA.

Mike Gallagher

Solar Power Consultant

Mike was born and raised in southern California. He worked in the construction industry for many years and has a thorough understanding of all the various aspects of building construction including electrical, framing, and roofing. Mike has always been interested in sustainable business and environmental issues. He worked with EcoTimber, one of the first companies to sell certified sustainable lumber. In 2005, Mike became interested in solar and decided to install a system on his home.

Steve Rogers

Operations Manager

Steve Rogers is a long-time veteran supporter of solar technology. He serves as the operations manager for the Hopland and Santa Rosa offices of Real Goods Solar, and has worked in the solar industry for the past 22 years (17 of those years with Real Goods Solar). Steve makes solar a part of his total reality, having equipped his home with a 4.7kW DC grid intertie system utilizing 28 Sharp Solar 167 watt modules and a Fronius IG 5000 watt inverter—enough to take care of his complete energy needs.

Phil Henley

Project Manager

Phil Henley is a certified California electrician with over 24 years of commercial, industrial, and residential construction experience focused on providing electrical services to clients. With an interest in renewable energy, Phil decided to apply his electrical backround to supporting the solar services of Real Goods Solar.

Kelly Reed

Operations Specialist

Kelly Reed is an eco-friendly guy at heart. “Solar just seemed like a natural choice for me,” says Kelly. Having had a friend who was with Real Goods Solar for nearly a decade, Kelly heard all about the company and it’s great reputation and decided to put his operations skills to work in the service of solar.

“Thank you so much again for all your help and hard work. My husband wants everyone to know that the people from Real Goods have been “real good!” And he’s glad that in these controversial times he can make a political statement on the roof.”

~ Steve & Lynley McAfee, Santa Rosa, CA