Kevin Pegg, President, Industrial/Commercial Sales.

Kevin has been interested in renewable energy, starting from his grade four science fair project on Solar Energy. In 1992, living in a remote location on Vancouver Island Kevin purchased a small renewable energy system from Energy Alternatives (EA) and went on to design and install solar/wind systems, becoming the local expert and a renewable energy installer. He purchased EA in 2000, growing the company’s client-base and expertise with forward thinking technologies and installations as well as tireless promotion of renewable energy options and off-grid solutions.

Kevin handles the day-to-day operations of EA, promoting the company at various tradeshows and presentations, handling industrial sales, site surveys and system design. His expertise on green energy solutions in British Columbia is in demand and EA takes pride in over 500 wind, solar, and micro-hydro installations throughout BC since 2000. Kevin also writes a regular column for Cottage Magazine.

Kevin generally walks to work, is passionate about organic foods and has been a vegetarian since 1991.

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Doug Pegg, CA, Controller

Doug Pegg is a chartered accountant by training and has been an entrepreneur throughout his life. Doug has worked in a number of different capacities over the years, and brings forth a wealth of experience in the matters of running a business and bringing new products to market.

Doug handles accounting, payroll, supplier relationships and more. He also heads up the Ontario sales division from his home-based office 30 minutes North of Toronto, ON.

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Elke Webb, Reception, Shipping & Receiving

Elke brings forth to EA 24 years experience in the auto parts industry and is the most senior staff member at EA. Elke has worked in a number of different customer service occupations and past experience managing auto parts supply stores.

Elke is a friendly voice on the other end of the phone, helping customers to speak to the correct people. Elke will greet walk-in customers, process orders, arrange for inbound and outbound shipping, a problem-solver when shippers mess up as well as product ordering responsibilities, keeping the shelves stocked.

Elke and her family are active in equestrian shows.

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Owen Low, Head Technician

Owen has a diploma in Electronics Engineering Technology from SAIT. He has worked in multiple disciplines from farming to oil exploration to electronic design to microhydro both domestically and overseas. Owen has been interested in alternate energy since the early 70's and worked in the field since 1991. Currently living on a self-sufficient 54' gaff rigged schooner.

Known all over as the problem solver, his wide skill set aids in the most challenging installations. Owen leads many of the installations ranging from PV to Wind to microhydro and repairs the equipment that does occasionally fail.

Owen commutes daily on his electric scooter.

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Kai Taylor, Logistics

Kai has a Bsc. in economics, political science arts degree as well as a multimedia certificate from Vancouver Film School. Kai has an industrial first aid ticket and dangerous snag faller certifications.

Employment has varied from general contracting, including roofing, framing, foundations, electrical; to forest firefighting foreman for several years which included working around helicopters, trucks, barges and other heavy equipment.

Kai's has been with Energy Alternatives since 2006. Kai handles all the logistics around shipping and installing renewable energy systems in some very diverse locations, as well as supervising all roofing projects and managing the shop, assisting with installations and liaising with clients.

Kai is a commuter cyclist, rain or shine.

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Hiltz Tanner, Senior Sales Technician

Hiltz has been working with EA since 2005 and has been interested in sustainable energy since high school, when his focus was on electric hybrid vehicles. He has a Mechanical Engineering degree from Dalhousie University in Halifax, NS and is also an apprentice automotive mechanic. While at university, he researched electric vehicles, geothermal power, energy conversion systems, and renewable energy technologies. His final year design project was based on using solar power for small scale farm irrigation in developing countries. His design team went on to win first place at the Atlantic Engineering Competition.

Hiltz handles the design of all our custom solar racking solutions as well as general design for many other projects. Hiltz is part of our sales team and is one of our technical advice experts; he handles everything from system design to troubleshooting and maintenance.

Hiltz is a commuter cyclist rain or shine

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Brad Glenn, Technician

Brad has a background in industrial / automotive mechanics, following a 5 year military service in Canada and Europe. It was during this time, Brad developed a strong interest in electrical and electronics, with a particular knack for troubleshooting.

Brad handles much of the shop pre-assembly of systems, creates the system manuals shipped with systems, and assists in all aspects of installations, as long as he keeps his feet on the ground.

Brad takes public transit to/from work.

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Jim Holt, Senior Machinist / consultant

Jim has been working with EA since 2000. As an RAF military trained aircraft engineer who has done everything from military service to appliance repair to home building, Jim brings a wealth of wisdom and knowledge to EA.

Jim has worked extensively on our offices over the years as our building superintendent and head carpenter. When EA purchased a 4000 sq ft commercial building in 2004. Jim was instrumental in the extensive renovations. Jim also works on various machining projects and is our head mechanic for microhydro turbine repairs or modifications.

Jim & his wife Daphne have lived off-grid for the last 30 years and knows firsthand what works and what doesn't.

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JD Baillie, Technician

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Woody, the cat

Our resident office mascot, Woody keeps us amused and entertained. She prefers to hide away upstairs in the sales/Administration areas, where it's less busy than the showroom, shop and warehouse downstairs.

Woody has been with EA since 2004 due to the shortage of affordable pet-friendly housing in Victoria.

Rattle a food dish, and she will find you.