Expertise

Since 2008, USSH has developed a successful portfolio proving our extensive ability in Land Development services and Project Management / Construction Management services. The managers of USSH have extensive real-world construction experience in all aspects of the energy industry.

Community Partners

USSH makes it a point to develop real world relationships with the communities in which we operate. For every greenfield project, we set aside a portion of the overall budget to set up and fund a 501c3 organization of the community’s choosing. This allows the community to benefit from more than just the green energy from our projects, but also to direct funds to where they are most needed.

In the past we have installed systems on school rooftops and carports, funded educational programs, set up parks, provided lighting for football/soccer fields powered by green energy behind-the meter, and a variety of other options. We provide the articles of incorporation and set up the 501c3, then the community forms their own Board of Advisors to manage the funds. This has proven to be a successful and appreciated model for community benefits.

Utility-Scale

The USSH team have the majority of our most recent experience in utility-scale solar development. We can provide services ranging from project siting and land development, project due diligence, management of entitlements and legal matters, interconnection, selection of equipment, and construction management. The industry knowledge and experience within the U.S. team along with the support of local subcontractors allow for the delivery of utility-scale projects on time and within budget. The USSH team have been responsible for the development, entitlement, estimation, value-engineering, project management, and construction management of over 2 GW of utility-scale solar projects over the course of their careers.

Distributed Generation

USSH has wealth of experience, whether stand-alone or through one of our charity donations, in development, oversight, implementation, and commissioning of rooftop, ground-mounted, and solar canopy installations in the distributed generation market. Examples of successful projects include Borrego School System and ground mount systems for educational centers.

Battery Energy Storage Systems

As an experienced leader in the industry, USSH has led the greenfield development of 2.5 GW of battery storage projects within the last two years. We have been on the forefront of this new subset of the industry, assisting in state-level policy making, guiding local AHJ’s in their permitting determinations, as well as siting and developing projects for investors. Our team understands the unique requirements of developing BESS and has led projects that have been fully-developed and contracted. We were also a part of developing the first off grid microgrid installation in San Diego County.

Construction Management and Owner’s Representative Services

USSH has managed the installation of many of the largest and most complex project builds across the country, both utility scale as well as commercial rooftop and carport builds.
Projects under our management have ranged from 300 KW up to 250 MW in size. Having worked for both the EPC as well as the owner, we are uniquely qualified to help deliver your project on time and within budget.

Tommy Nelson

Principal / Owner / Civil Engineer

Tommy is the Principal of US Solar Holdings and is responsible for the development and implementation of the company’s target market strategy. Tommy has worked in commercial solar sales and marketing, utility scale development, was a Project Manager for all phases of the project lifecycle from development, construction, and commissioning, and has developed and entitled over 4.5 GW of projects.

Prior to re-joining US Solar Holdings, Tommy was VP of Development at Core Development Group and Director of Development for BayWa r.e. Solar Projects. He began at BayWa as an EPC Project Manager, but his experience in development led him to create the Development Department for the company. While at BayWa, he developed and entitled more than 500 MW of greenfield projects. He also led the asset sale of more than 150 MW of transactions with equity investors.

Tommy began his career as a Project Manager for US Solar Holdings, taking projects from conception, though entitlement, and into construction.

Emily Ramos

Associate Developer

Prior to starting at USSH, Emily worked as an environmental consultant, focusing on solar, wind, and battery energy storage projects. She spent much of her time providing project management support, conducting land use and policy research, preparing discretionary permit packages, and authoring environmental compliance documents for renewable energy projects. Emily has a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Geography with a minor in Spatial Sciences from UC Santa Barbara.

James Hingston

Associate Developer

James has spent his entire career in project management and various aspects of project development. He works with some of our largest clients on battery storage projects managing an entire portfolio. Prior to working with USSH, he spent the last 5 years coordinating the acquisition and substantial rehabilitation of existing affordable housing properties. His experience has included overseeing completion of construction projects on time and within budget, while managing deadlines and cashflow schedules across multiple projects. Prior to this James gained professional experience in finance and accounting, and earned a bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

Greg Drolet

Chief Growth Officer

Greg discovered his purpose in life a long time ago, to develop healthy leaders. He had a long career in corporate sales where he first pounded the pavement himself, managing territories spanning the desert southwest, and then training others to do the same. This is where he discovered his love of mentorship and personal growth. As a founding member of the Maxwell Leadership Team and a Human Behavior Consultant, he leads workshops, seminars, speaking engagements, and coaches young professionals in the practical application of proven leadership methods. Greg provides this service to the USSH team because leadership is the difference maker and the deal breaker. An organization that is not growing its people is going out of business, and at USSH we place high value on our people.

Jennifer Bonetto

Director of Operations

Jennifer Bonetto is a Finance and Accounting specialist who partners with CEOs, executives, and entrepreneurs to help manage their accounting. After spending a decade working with Fortune 500 companies, Jennifer knows how to help companies manage their accounting and continue streamlining their systems.

Jennifer has taught and lectured extensively for special interest and event groups, the Chamber of Commerce and prestigious venues such as UC Riverside, Orange Coast College, Laguna Design Center, The Art Institute of California, OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) Studios- Los Angeles, Hilton & Hyland, RE/MAX, First Team, Coldwell Banker, Teles Properties, Real Estate Investment Expo, and the AREAA Expo.

Jennifer holds an MBA from Chapman University.