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 tradeshows and presentations, handling industrial sales, site surveys, system design and overseeing Research and Development projects. 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 generally walks to work, is passionate about organic foods and has been a vegetarian since 1991.

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TJ Schur, Director of Business Development

TJ Schur has more than 15 years experience working with policy decision makers, governments and senior stakeholders in multiple sectors. Highly effective in organizational development and project management, TJ has 10 years in the energy sector – specifically industrial wind development. As part of senior development teams, TJ has led a number of start-up projects in manufacturing, human service and energy sectors. She is working as part of the Energy Alternatives team to expand renewable energy solutions into traditional and new sectors.

TJ has a Masters degree in Environmental Studies (MES) in wind energy, community development and project planning. She is inspired by local food, 98 meter wind turbines, integrated renewable energy solutions and the fact that her toddler knows how wind turbines work.

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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 oversees our financial and accounting transactions as well as supplier and relations.

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 provides advice and technical reviews for any Research and Development tasks.

Owen commutes daily on his electric scooter.

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Hiltz Tanner, Senior Residential 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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Sean Kahil, Computer Programmer

Sean is the programming genius behind many of our software projects, such as the Microhydro Calculator and numerous utilities used internally. His current project is a system which will allow you to monitor and control your renewable energy system remotely.

He has B.Sc. in computer science with a minor in philosophy. He prides himself on building intuitive software that is powerful behind the scenes, but simple to the eye. He started in computer modeling for GIS systems, and his portfolio of programs includes anti-spam and security software, marine chart software and a program to help biologists count tree rings to track climate change. When not on the computer, he loves to build, tinker and invent. For him, an energy efficient system isn’t just responsible, it is beautiful. He lived on a boat for a decade with a 30 Amp 120 volt eletrical service. .

Will Brooke, Technician

Will has spent over 15 years working in a wide variety of roles in the computer industry, from web, database and custom software development to network administration and PC repair. He started his professional career at 16 as a database developer for Xantrex Technology, where he designed and built their first Quality Assurance database as a key part of their ISO9000 certification process.

Will is currently leading the development of a remote monitoring and control system database back end and overall project management. He enjoys being un-tethered from the keyboard and getting out into the field to work on installations whenever possible.

Will has a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy, and is currently pursuing a diploma in Communications in his spare time.

If he isn't racing sailboats, Will and his wife Jana both spend a lot of time helping on their friends farm in Metchosin.

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JD Baillie, Technician

JD Baillie has a 40 year history in communications and electronics. He set up his first radio station when he was 13, later becoming a member of Canada's Communications Reserve, worked in cable vision and PBX telephone systems and is a dedicated recreational boater.

Electrical supply for remote radio and boat installations have always been of interest and necessity. JD works in technical sales with a focus on the marine, RV and small industrial telemetery systems. He has been the lead installer for our remote monitoring project and works closely with the software and hardware developers for integration of new features and product testing.

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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.

Rattle a food dish, and she will find you.