How We Started EVPV

EVPV was started by one man with an idea
He wanted to help as many companies as possible with his expertise.

June 2003
Founder, Ethan, finishes the engineering degree he promised his parents he’d complete, and focused on sustainable energy.  

“I studied mechanical engineering. I took electives focussing on our sustainable energy future. My favorite was "the internal combustion engine and future alternatives" course I took in my last year.”

Founder and CEO of EVPV

November 2005
Ethan jumps into his engineering career at Parsons Brinckerhoff, fresh out of UC Davis.

His first project? Replacing a 30-year-old sewer main while PB earns awards from both the American Society of Civil Engineers and the American Public Works Association.

January 2007
Ethan makes the leap to Borrego Solar, working on solar projects for major sites like UC San Diego.
Ethan with the installation team
September 2011
Sungevity calls. Ethan answers and goes on to design, permit and improve over 400 residential solar projects.
Ethan and his dad in a park
July 2012
Ethan goes solo, becoming an independent solar consultant

He performs pre-construction visits, tackles utility challenges, and fine-tunes system designs, making sure solar installations are set up for success.

Some of Ethan's Accomplishments
February 2018
EV charging is taking off, and Ethan joins ChargePoint.

He manages field projects and helps launch the first eBus charging stations in Silicon Valley.

He was basically laying the groundwork for future electric fleets.

The first ever e-bus In Silicon Valley
August 2018
Ethan heads to EVgo, where he manages fast-charging projects across Northern California.
Januray 2022
🚀 EVPV launches
EVPV is *finally* born.

Ethan combines years of EV charging, solar, and battery storage expertise to advise companies like ChargeNet Stations and Atech Construction on large-scale microgrid projects

April 2022
Taco Bell’s parking lot gets a high-tech makeover.

With Ethan leading the charge at EVPV, the microgrid project integrates solar canopies, battery storage, and fast chargers, cutting energy costs like butter. From there on it was only uphill.

Tacobell Ev Station in South San Francisco
Today
EVPV is a team run by people with the same mission in life - To wake up every day and make the world a slightly better place with one more renewable energy project.

You've heard our story, now we want to hear yours and how we can help you

Meet the Team Behind EVPV
We’re not just consultants, We’re partners in building a cleaner, greener world.

Ed Gaeta

Principal Program Manager

Ed Gaeta brings over 15 years of experience in EV charging and smart grid technologies to his role, having held key positions at Silver Spring Networks, Itron Inc., and ChargePoint. Ed’s expertise includes electric vehicle charging hardware, solar parking structures, and stationary energy storage systems. His strategic advice helps startups excel in smart infrastructure investments, steering them towards leadership in the Smart City and clean energy sectors. Additionally, he is adept at leading cross-functional teams, optimizing program management offices (PMOs), and driving projects that establish startups as frontrunners in the evolving landscape of EV charging and clean energy.

Drew Paulson

VP of Energy Solutions

Drew Paulson consistently leverages his background in both business management and design engineering to advise clients on their energy transition projects. With over 10 years in automotive electro-mechanics and a more recent focus on large-scale operations, sales dev, and process design within a leading rental car conglomerate, he applies his learnings to level-up the world of e-mobility. Whether he’s operating airport rental car facilities for Avis Budget Group or building flying car prototypes (Geely Holding Co.), he strives to collaborate with future-oriented thinkers and doers. Drew is passionate about optimizing EV infrastructure through collaborative and transformative management consulting.

BSBA from Babson College, #1 for Entrepreneurship & #2 Best U.S. College ranked by The WSJ/College Pulse.

Joyce Huang

COO

Born in Taiwan, Joyce has carved out an impressive career spanning 25 years in various industries, and demonstrates a remarkable ability to navigate complex business environments. Joyce has a proven track record in developing and implementing successful business models in emerging markets, with notable achievements including the establishment of a commercial bank, New Resource Bank, and a healthy school meals provider, Revolution Foods. Currently serving as the Chief Dot Connector (Operations) at 21stCentEd, Joyce brings a wealth of experience to the company's strategic initiatives. Her expertise lies in advising business actions within fast-changing and highly regulated industries, a skill that has proven invaluable in today's dynamic business landscape.

Joyce holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Economics from the University of California, Berkeley. Outside of her professional life, she has a passion for food, cars, theatre and travel.

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