With over 15 years of experience in the renewable energy sector, I am a passionate and driven leader who strives to make a positive impact on the environment and society through innovative and sustainable solutions. As Chief Commercial Officer at Active Equity, I focus on the origination of utility-scale tax equity investments for Fortune 500 institutions in the United States. As the Chief Operating Officer at SunRocket Capital, I oversee the origination, development, and financing of solar projects across various markets and segments. I leverage my extensive network of over 15 years in the solar industry, and my deep knowledge of solar policy, tax equity, and debt financing to create value for our clients, investors, and partners.In my previous role as the Executive Vice President and Head of Originations at Sol-REIT, I was responsible for business development in providing debt and arranging tax equity for solar and renewable energy projects, ranging from C&I, community solar, portfolio transactions, to utility-scale. I engaged a team of solar lending analyst, underwriters, and established strong relationships with key stakeholders, such as EPCs, developers, off-takers, and lenders. I also contributed to the strategic direction and growth of the company, and supported the development of new products and services. Some of the skills that I applied and developed in this role include organizational development, business development, negotiation, risk management, and financial analysis.
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Head Of OriginationSunrocket CapitalWashington, Dc, Us -
Chief Commercial Officer (Cco)Active Equity Group Aug 2024 - PresentBoston, Ma, UsStructuring Tax Equity Deals:Develop and negotiate tax equity financing structures for utility-scale renewable energy projects.Collaborate with legal, financial, and technical teams to ensure compliance with tax regulations and optimize financial outcomes.Financial Analysis:Conduct detailed financial modeling and analysis to assess the viability and profitability of tax equity investments.Monitor and report on the financial performance of tax equity investments.Stakeholder Management:Build and maintain relationships with tax equity investors, lenders, and other financial partners.Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth transaction processes.Regulatory Compliance:Ensure all tax equity transactions comply with federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.Stay updated on changes in tax legislation and their impact on tax equity financing.Project Management:Oversee the execution of tax equity transactions from inception to closing.Coordinate with project developers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure timely and successful project completion. -
Head Of OriginationSunrocket Capital Feb 2024 - PresentMiami, Florida, UsCOO & Head of Originations for SunRocket Capital focusing on business development, solar development, origination, solar policy implementation, tax-equity structures, and debt-financing for the SunRocket Capital team. As COO, direct report to CEO. Oversee daily administrative and operational functions, reporting directly to the CEO. Responsible for all C&I, Community Solar, Aggregated Commercial Solar & Battery Storage, and Aggregated Resi loan Originations for SunRocket Capital. -
Executive Vice President & Head Of OriginationsSunrocket Capital Jun 2023 - Feb 2024Miami, Florida, UsExecutive Vice President for Sol-REIT focusing on business development, solar development, origination, solar policy implementation, tax-equity structures, and debt-financing for the Sol-REIT team. Head of Originations for Sol-REIT and strategic business partner for Sol-REIT Advisors, LLC. Responsible for all C&I, Community Solar, Solar Portfolio Transactions, and Utility-Scale debt financing for construction to term loans throughout the life-cycle of the solar/renewable energy development process. Deploying over $1B in debt and tax equity in origination for 1st and 2nd tier EPCs/Developers. Providing 100% construction funding for solar/renewable energy project installations with conversion to term debt w/TE through Sol-REIT's proprietary and revolutionary Solaris origination system. -
Vice President Of Business Development Renewable EnergyNational Cooperative Bank Nov 2021 - May 2023Arlington, Va, UsVP of Business Development focusing on renewable energy lending in C&I transactions in 50 states and U.S. territories. Specializing in energy off-taker transactions involving municipalities, universities, schools, hospitals, middle market or large commercial companies, utility-scale solar, rural energy developments, and portfolio transactions. Expertise in complex transactions involving construction/installation loans, Federal investment tax credit structures, State renewable energy incentive programs, inverted lease structures, back leverage, community solar, USDA Rural Energy for America program and USDOE solar and renewable energy loan and grant programs. -
Executive DirectorUrban Solar Alliance And Renewal Foundation, Inc. Apr 2017 - Dec 2021Director of the Urban Solar Alliance and Renewal Foundation, Inc., focusing on the development of solar energy in under-serve inner-cities across the United States. Developing solar opportunities for low-income communities, enhancing educational initiatives, promoting community solar, urban garden industries and market development. Integrating renewable energy into educational curriculum to enhance understanding of the use of renewable energy. Promoting job creation, solar industry certification, workforce, training, and establishing ways to implement solar energy throughout all industries. Collaborating with existing 501c3s to partner and engage in industry building.
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Solar Development Director (Northeast Region-Dmv)Dsm Solar Usa Nov 2016 - Dec 2021Solar Development Director of the Northeast division of DSM Solar USA, LLC. DSM locations and offices are independently owned and operated.
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Director Of OperationsDs Solar Barbados Ltd Feb 2012 - Mar 2016Independently owned and operated Caribbean offices of D.S.Solar-Barbados. Focusing on solar development and sales in the Caribbean and South America.
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Operations ManagerDsun Solar Energy-La May 2009 - Mar 2015
Derek G. Education Details
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Xavier University Of Louisiana -
University Of Notre Dame -
Purdue Global Law SchoolLaw
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Derek G. works for Sunrocket Capital
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Derek G.'s current role is Head of Origination.
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Derek G. attended Xavier University Of Louisiana, University Of Notre Dame, Purdue Global Law School.
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