Stellar Energy Solutions Hires Solar Finance Expert

Keith Rutledge Named Director of Project Finance

Stellar Energy Solutions, a commercial solar integrator, is pleased to announce the appointment of solar finance expert Keith Rutledge to the position of Director of Project Finance. Mr. Rutledge will assume responsibility at Stellar for delivering financing solutions for large-scale solar installations. Stellar is continuing its aggressive push into the world of solar integration and expects that Mr. Rutledge will improve programs to attract additional investors seeking the tax advantages of solar financing.

“Keith is the best at creating higher values for solar energy projects by combining customer needs with investor financial goals in ways that best utilize all of the economic benefits of solar technologies,” said Glen Minyard, Vice President of Stellar. “With three decades of solar energy and financing background, Keith brings an impressive track record to Stellar.”

With experience as a contractor, educator, finance professional and successful solar project developer, Mr. Rutledge provides an important depth of knowledge to support Stellar’s rapid growth as a systems integrator. Since 1984 Mr. Rutledge has lived in a solar powered home completely off-the-grid while developing renewable energy projects around the world for public and private sector clients. “I’m pleased to join such a great team of hands-on solar professionals,” said Mr. Rutledge.

Stellar Energy Solutions is a national systems integrator with offices in Northern and Southern California, and in Reno Nevada.

If you'd like more information, or to schedule an interview, please call Chris Phipps at (707) 433-5824, ext 130, or email chrisp@stellarenergy.com.

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