Renewable Energy and Solar Projects

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In alignment with our commitment to high performance and sustainability, Pepper Energy is a new company dedicated to renewable energy projects. We provide an experienced and fully integrated engineer-procure-construct (EPC) team located under one roof. From project development and permitting through interconnection, construction and startup, utilizing an integrated EPC partner helps to create a more seamless, predictable and cost-effective project experience. Whether you are considering a ground-mount or roof-mount array, we are ready to put our technical expertise, self-perform capabilities, safety first culture and transparent process to work for you.

Pepper currently has more than 50 MW of projects under development or completed for our clients. We are also active members of the Green Building Solar Installation (GBSI) and Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE).

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Jake Pepper, LEED® AP President, Pepper Environmental Technologies; President, Pepper Energy; Executive Vice President, Pepper Construction, Illinois

Jake Pepper, LEED® AP President, Pepper Environmental Technologies; President, Pepper Energy; Executive Vice President, Pepper Construction, Illinois

Jake Pepper is a creative problem solver with a focus on Pepper's continued growth in the evolving construction industry. While taking the company into new markets and relationships, Jake remains responsible for Pepper Environmental Technologies, Pepper Energy, our Quality team and Integrated Construction Services (ICS). The ICS group is comprised of people who represent some of the most advanced thought leadership in our industry—investigating new technologies, evaluating new methodologies exploring high performance and solar advancements and creating innovative solutions in the field to help our clients realize their vision. In addition, Jake oversees Pepper's Field Supervision leaders and partners with them to drive continuous improvement by using technology in the field. His experience in project management benefits operations by providing integrated platforms designed to bring efficiencies at both the business and project levels.

Starting in 2002, Jake worked at Pepper in various summer internships. But after graduating from college, Jake decided to explore different opportunities in the fields of engineering and finance. By the Spring of 2013, he felt ready to bring his new perspectives on the business world back to Pepper and joined the company as a project manager. In 2015, he began working with the IT department to provide strategic direction on business-critical initiatives. Jake also provides support and insight to our virtual construction and high-performance groups, and is leading initiatives related to our long-term facilities plans.

Jake completed his MBA from Northwestern University Kellogg School of Business. In addition to serving as a guest speaker for the Master of Project Management program at Northwestern, he is an active member of CMUG, CMiC’s user community, as well as the Urban Land Institute. Outside of work, Jake volunteers as a math mentor for students involved with the POSSE Foundation and has a passion for environmental issues, including clean water and sustainable urban farming.

Kevin Connolly Vice President of Operations, Pepper Energy

Kevin Connolly Vice President of Operations, Pepper Energy

Kevin Connolly serves as Vice President of Operations for the Pepper Energy company, which specializes in identifying and developing opportunities in solar construction and encouraging our clients and partners to prioritize High Performance and Sustainable building. Kevin earned a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management from Northern Michigan University.

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Experts

Jake Pepper, LEED® AP President, Pepper Environmental Technologies; President, Pepper Energy; Executive Vice President, Pepper Construction, Illinois

Jake Pepper, LEED® AP President, Pepper Environmental Technologies; President, Pepper Energy; Executive Vice President, Pepper Construction, Illinois

Kevin Connolly Vice President of Operations, Pepper Energy

Kevin Connolly Vice President of Operations, Pepper Energy