SOLARE ENERGY - Key Persons


John Davis

Job Titles:
  • VP of Assessments & Co - Founder
Bringing ample experience working with Southern California solar companies, John is a Building Analyst Professional certified by the Building Performance Institute (BPI) and a HERS auditor certified by the CalCerts program. John is also a registered energy manager with the Energy Star program and a certified ‘Green' Energy Manager specializing in renewable energy systems. John founded Economics Energy Consultants and has significant experience performing energy audits for residential and commercial customers. Prior to founding Economics Energy Consultants, John co-founded Helios Biofuel, a distribution business providing alternative fuel sources. John has a bachelor's degree in Economics from San Diego State University. John's ability to train, manage, and mentor the best team of energy analysts ensures customer satisfaction and Solare Energy's place as one of San Diego's best solar companies.

Jose Luis Contreras - Founder, President

Job Titles:
  • Co - Founder
  • President
Jose Luis has a strong business background in the clean energy sector. As an Associate Director in Navigant Consulting's energy division, he covered a wide range of clean energy and sustainability issues, including renewable energy technologies (photovoltaic, concentrated solar, wind, geothermal and biomass), greenhouse gas emissions, climate change impacts, end-use energy efficiency, demand response, distributed generation, energy storage, and clean transportation. His consulting clients included the U.S. Department of Energy, California Energy Commission, San Diego Gas & Electric, Chevron, equipment manufacturers, and investor groups. Jose Luis also worked as an Innovation and Technology Management consultant for Arthur D. Little. Jose Luis has an MBA from Columbia Business School and B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Monterrey Tech (ITESM). His ability to guide growth and overall strategy have established Solare Energy as one of San Diego's best solar companies.

Larry Vanderploeg

Job Titles:
  • VP of Installations & Co - Founder
As a third generation electrician, Larry has had his C-10 electrical contractor license for over 25 years and is highly experienced in installing solar PV and electrical systems for residential and commercial customers. Larry started his career with Taft Electric in Ventura County and in 1989, he founded Van's Electric, an electrical contracting and solar installation company. During the last 25 years, Van's Electric has successfully developed projects for residential and commercial customers throughout San Diego County and Southern California. Overseeing the daily operations and all residential and commercial solar installations, Larry's expertise as a master electrician and supervisor puts Solare Energy at the top of San Diego solar companies.