Commercial Solar Developer

Evan is a true solar pioneer. He has been a key player in the development of over 250 commercial solar projects since entering the solar industry in 1999 and has been directly involved in the development of 60+ solar projects for schools and 50+ solar projects for municipalities and county government.

Evan has worked in solar from the ground up as a Technician, Service Manager, Project Manager, Operations Manager and Director of Business Development. His projects are recognized for technical excellence and inspired design.

A proud graduate of Appalachian State University, Evan holds a Bachelor of Science Degree (1999) in Industrial Technology with a concentration in Renewable Energy, Minor in Sustainable Development.

Evan holds an unlimited general contractor license in North Carolina (Building, 87675) and South Carolina (BD5, G124095), as well as an unlimited mechanical contractors license in North Carolina (H1-28763). 

NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional ® Certification #PV-112120-034340

Phelps is a WNC native who has been working in the solar industry for his entire career – over 16 years now. A licensed electrician and NABCEP ® Certified PV installation Professional, Phelps has a broad range of experience in residential, commercial, and industrial scale solar.

When he’s not managing construction projects for Pisgah Energy, his time is filled with learning the ins and outs of fatherhood, and spending time with his wife, April, and new son, Felix.

Phelps holds an unlimited electrical contractor license in North Carolina, # – U.31324 and an  electrical contractor license in South Carolina, # CLM.116466 (EL4).  

NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional ® Certification # PV-101913-002550

Rebecca brings her talents to Pisgah Energy after 3+ years of running B2B Marketing Campaigns within the solar industry and a lifetime as a writer and performer.

She is a marketing Wonder Woman – doing everything from creating content for social media to getting the word out at live events.

Rebecca also plays a role in project development – assisting with energy usage analysis, financial analysis and utility interconnection. In 2021, Rebecca became an FAA licensed commercial UAS remote pilot and captures all the drone photography for Pisgah Energy.  

Rebecca loves being a part of Pisgah Energy because it aligns her creative voice with meaningful work. She finds inspiration in the team’s passion, integrity and desire to serve its clients and the world one solar installation at a time.

FAA UAS Remote Pilot Certification # 4503880

NABCEP PV Associate ® #PVA-110920-034811

Sam is new to the renewable energy field as a recent graduate from A-B Tech’s Sustainability Technologies program. She holds an A.A.S. in Sustainability Technologies and professional certificates in Solar Photovoltaics and Architectural Drafting. She has great enthusiasm for all things sustainability and is excited to apply her knowledge to projects managed by Pisgah Energy.

Her background is in the food and beverage industry of downtown Asheville where she honed her time management and multitasking skills. Outside of work, she likes to spend time exploring WNC with her partner, Spencer, and their three dogs Arlo, Beans, and Remy.

NABCEP Certified PV Design Specialist ® Certification @PVDS-060426-013793

Nicholas is a graduate of UNC Asheville with a B.A. in Psychology.  He started in the solar industry as an entry-level installer for a mid-sized energy company. He worked on solar projects in Buncombe County as well as a few large-scale projects in big cities around the country.

His professional background is a mixed bag of Commercial/Industrial Electrical, Printing/Graphic Arts and Cooking. 

Stephen brings over a decade of diverse renewable energy experience to the team. Born in California and raised across the Sierra Nevadas and Southern Oregon, his journey began with his service as an electrician in the U.S. Air Force. Since 2014, Stephen has immersed himself in the renewable energy world, learning the ins and outs of the industry from sales, installation, design, procurement, project management, to subcontractor management.

Before joining the team, he took his expertise to the national stage, working in the corporate sector for a major nationwide company to build and develop an extensive network of subcontractors from coast to coast.

A true family man at heart, Stephen loves spending his time outside of work with his wife, Laura, and their two children, Ayla and Emerik.