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The staff at Energy Alternatives are here to help you realize your renewable
energy goals. With many years of experience, let us help with your project
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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 companys 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.
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Rattle a food dish, and she will find you.
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