Our Experienced Team

Our staff has decades of experience working with alternative energy systems in the San Francisco Bay Area. You won't find that kind of quality anywhere else. Besides our expert experience and attention to detail, we provide you with outstanding customer support services.

Pictured on the Intuit Quickbooks website is our very own Greg Kennedy using their Desktop Enterprise software. The photo also features Occidental Power's General office.

Greg Kennedy, Founder and General Manager

Greg is a General Contractor with B and C-46 (solar) licenses and has over 30 years experience installing Solar Hot Water and Photovoltaic systems. Throughout the 1980’s, Greg was part owner and project manager of the Solar Center in San Francisco. He was also Field Supervisor for Trident Energy Systems and New Energy Works. Greg is a graduate of Occidental College.

Keith Burkland, Field Supervisor

Keith worked in electrical construction for more than 25 years before moving to the solar industry. He started in his father's company in Lakota, North Dakota then worked Minneapolis, Minnesota before moving to San Francisco in 1979. As a Master Electrician, he entered into the solar industry in 2002. He has a B.A. from the University of North Dakota, class of 1975.

Carmine Garofalo, Estimator

Carmine joined the Occidental team in the fall of 2011 after graduating from Skyline College with certification in Solar Sales, Design and Estimation for PV and Thermal systems. With over 34 years of experience in the construction trades as a plumber, master carpenter, electrician and licensed general contractor, Carmine brings an in depth understanding of the business to Occidental. Most recently Carmine was building custom log homes in the Sierra's which were mostly off grid and utilized many sustainable and alternative technologies. His vast knowledge and versatility is a complement to our team.

Jonathan Perdue, Executive Advisor

Jonathan provides Occidental years of business leadership in a diverse range of markets and environments. His career experience includes starting, developing, merging, and selling companies. He is assisting the Occidental Management team identify and implement strategic objectives. In 1976 he co-founded and served on the Board of Directors of the Solar Center, a solar energy design and installation business.

Helene Sharav, Lead Administrator and Solar Thermal Specialist

Helene Sharav is a Lead Administrator and Solar Thermal Specialist at Occidental Power. She has a degree in environmental engineering and is interested in Renewable Energy Technologies and Urban Sustainability. In her spare time she enjoys adventure, traveling and being outdoors with friends and family.