I am excited about 280 Earth's plan to massively decarbonize our atmosphere through the lowest cost, highest net carbon removal engineered system. We're operating our commercial demonstration facility in Oregon and capturing CO2. Simultaneously, we are developing a robust pipeline of additional large-scale direct air capture projects.For the past two decades, I've been creating, building, investing in, and growing sustainability-focused companies and projects. I have worked in wind, solar, water recovery/efficiency, biofuels, and municipal solid waste recycling. Companies and projects include large utility-scale projects, behind-the-meter applications, and efficiency technologies. In total, these projects and companies have attracted over $1 billion of project equity, tax equity, and debt investment, and resulted in over 300 MW of renewable generating capacity, and millions of gallons of water recovered and reused.In previous work experiences, I was a management consultant at Bain & Company. I started my career in California's state government where I helped develop and implement public policy related to California's transportation infrastructure. Understanding government has been a useful background while developing renewable energy and sustainability projects.I currently serve on the San Mateo County Community College District Board of Trustees, the Redwood City PAL Center, and several other philanthropic endeavors.
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Chief Executive Officer280 Earth May 2024 - Present -
Svp Business Development280 Earth 2023 - Jun 2024280 Earth is commercializing a Direct Air Capture system developed at Google X to remove and sequester massive amount of CO2 from the atmosphere. The company is currently constructing a 500 ton/year commercial demonstration facility in The Dalles, Oregon. -
PresidentSustainable Water Solutions 2011 - PresentSWS develops on-site waste water treatment and recovery projects for large waste water generators such as manufacturers, mines, food processors, data centers, hospitality, etc.
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PresidentFoundation Windpower 2009 - PresentFoundation Windpower has developed over 70 MW of wind energy generation projects which deliver renewable energy directly to large energy consumers and public agencies through long term power purchase agreements. We are responsible for generating over 200,000 MWh of 100% renewable energy annually at a cost to our customers that is lower than what is charged by utilities. This is enough renewable electricity to offset over 150,000 tons of carbon and power almost 25,000 homes with renewable energy.
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PresidentPv2 Energy 2011 - Nov 2018PV2 Energy developed a large-scale PV solar energy project in southeastern San Benito County that included local union labor hiring agreements and an unprecedented long-term commitment to protect the nearby habitat of several endangered and threatened species. The project is currently running and delivering 125 MW of renewable energy to Southern California Edison.
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ConsultantBain & Company Oct 1998 - Dec 2001Boston, Ma, UsStrategic management consulting for Fortune 500 companies providing analysis and advice supporting critical business decisions. Worked in the specialized private equity group providing financial and strategic advice for private equity investors in their deal valuation and bidding processes. -
Deputy Secretary For TransportationState Of California Business, Transportation And Housing Agency 1991 - 1996Responsible for transportation portfolio which included Caltrans, California Highway Patrol, California Transportation Commission, portions of Department of Motor Vehicles ($4.5 billion 28,000 employees in total). Other titles during period included Assistant Secretary and Special Assistant to the Secretary.
John Pimentel Education Details
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Harvard Business SchoolBusiness -
University Of California, BerkeleyBa -
San Joaquin Delta CollegeAa -
Tokay High School
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John Pimentel attended Harvard Business School, University Of California, Berkeley, San Joaquin Delta College, Tokay High School.
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