What got you interested in renewable energy- what’s your background?

I first became interested in renewable energy as a senior in high school, when we started studying environmental science. I was startled to realize what burning fossil fuels was doing to our planet, and I wanted to do something to help stem the tide of climate change. It was at UNC that I really began to focus on renewable energy because it had both environmental benefits and made a compelling business case. By the time I left school, North Carolina was in the midst of a solar boom, and I saw my opportunity. I have now spent about four years developing solar projects throughout the southeast and am excited to bring that experience to Holocene.

Why is the work that Holocene is doing important to you both personally and professionally?

Stewardship and environmentalism have been part of my identity since I was a Boy Scout, and I think of this work as a natural extension of those values. We all have a responsibility to the planet and each other, and I think the work Holocene is doing reflects that. Renewable energy development is a unique arrangement that allows for value sharing between many parties. There is a monetary value stream that is shared by landowners, local governments, utilities, developers and investors, but also the environmental value stream that is shared by all people. That is why I love working in solar, because there are so many winners.

What do you like to do in your spare time? Hobbies/passions?

I enjoy running, yoga and hiking with my dog. I love a good book and enjoy cooking creative vegetarian dishes. I can be found at trivia night every Wednesday in Jacksonville, FL, where I live with my girlfriend.

Join us in giving a warm welcome to our newest employee, Hunter Heinbach! Hunter is a recent graduate of NC State University with a degree in Electrical Engineering and joined team Holocene Clean Energy in December 2018 to help us with our mission to mainstream clean energy.

What got you interested in renewable energy- what’s your background?

As a young kid I spent most of my time outdoors, whether I was out in my backyard, camping with scouts, or on a road trip with my family. From these experiences I grew to love nature and the great outdoors. My time exploring the outdoors lead to a desire to let others in the future be able to have the same experiences.

My parents put a large emphasis on travel once my siblings and I reached a certain age. Travelling out of the country helped me gain a new perspective and allowed me to refine my goals on how I was going to help future generations maintain the environment. That is when I settled on a track in college towards a renewable energy career and have not looked back since.

Why is the work that Holocene is doing important to you both personally and professionally? 

I enjoy not only being able to pursue my life goal to help sustain the environment, but also being part of a smaller and more personable company. I am happy that I have been accepted into a company that puts customer relationships on as high a pedestal as the technical work that happens in the background. I look forward to learning about the industry, both from an engineering and a business perspective.

What do you like to do in your spare time? Hobbies/passions?

My number one passion is tennis. The community in Raleigh is full of other young professionals not only looking for a workout but also to meet new people and extend their social circles. While I am not playing tennis, I enjoy camping, reading sc-fi books, and going to concerts.