As Hawai‘i Energy’s Deputy Director, Caroline oversees the detailed planning and execution of a  range of residential and commercial energy efficiency programs. Caroline has 14 years of project management experience in the areas of energy and sustainability. She has been extensively  involved in energy research initiatives, designing and developing programs, and managing community outreach activities. Caroline has served on the HSEA board since 2018.  She also serves on the Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE) Executive Board and is the Chair of  the Alumni Committee for the Patsy T. Mink Leadership Alliance. 

In the coming years, Caroline looks forward to continuing her support for expanded education  and networking opportunities for HSEA members. In addition, she is excited to enhance Hawai‘i  Energy programs to help further the adoption of distributed energy resources statewide.

Roy Skaggs – Director of Sales, Alternate Energy Hawaii. Roy has been in the industry since 2012 where he started as a Project Developer and is now the Director of Sales at Alternate Energy. He has been on the HSEA board since 2016 and currently serves as the Secretary. Roy has a demonstrated history of working in the renewables and environmental industry. Skilled in Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Sales Operations, Team Building, and Sales Management. Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) focused in Motion Pictures and Television from Academy of Art University. In his free time, (not that he has much of it!) he loves traveling the world.

Born and raised on Maui, I struggled as a young adult to find something that not only allowed me to stay in Hawaii and raise my family, but I also wanted to do my part to give back to the Aina. In 2009 I found that both could be true when I started working for Rising Sun Solar. I ran the Sales & Marketing teams on all islands for 6 years before being recruited by Sunpower Corp. as the Hawaii Regional Sales Manager. To say I’ve seen a lot and have been through a lot of changes in the market since then is an understatement. From tax credit changes to loss of NEM, the ability to adapt to the market and to help the Installers of Hawaii figure out how to conform to many new realities and challenges has been the most exciting and challenging period of my career. My knowledge and experience with PV + Storage and the Hawaii market conditions is significant, however, the most rewarding experiences stem from the relationships I have built along the way.  Hawaii installers are not only my customers, but they are also my Ohana. My value to HSEA is my pure intentions to represent the best interest of Installers and end customers in the best way possible.  My current role is with Enphase Energy as the Hawaii Regional Sales Manager. Here I work with installers every day to help them deliver cost savings and resiliency to their customers using Enphase solar and battery technology. I have seen firsthand the impact that HECO programs can have on customers and am motivated to be a good partner in dialogue within HSEA and with the broader community to help ensure everyone gets to benefit from solar for many years to come.

Theodore (Ted) Peck, President of Holu Hou Energy, has more than 30 years of senior leadership experience in business, government, and energy management, including development of the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative as the state’s energy administrator. He has experience in energy planning, renewable energy permitting and facilitation, hydrogen programs and development, greenhouse gas emission reduction issues, energy assurance planning, and other areas relevant to HSEA. In 2010, Peck left the state government to join an initiative to recapitalize HEI to accelerate the pathway to a renewable future, an effect which ultimately fell short but did succeed in changing the conversation.  He continues to pursue innovation in clean energy, with a continued emphasis on microgrids and distributed assets.  He has developed more than 75 commercial/non-profit/multifamily power purchase agreements during his time in industry.  Peck is a retired Navy nuclear submarine officer and earned a Bachelor of Science in physics from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. In 2004, he was named a “Forty Under 40” by Pacific Business News and in 2006 became a Pacific Century Fellow. Peck was selected as one of the state’s “20 Leaders For the Next 20 Years” by Hawai‘i Business Magazine in 2010.

James Rudolph is a well-known and respected solar professional. He began his career in solar in 2007. Since then he has quickly risen through the ranks and has acquired many certifications, awards, and licenses. To name a few: Business Owner, Electrical Contractor, Electrical Supervisor, Journeyman Electrician, NABCEP certified solar installer, and various others. He grew the business from 1 employee in 2020 to currently 16 employees. James is committed to educating Hawaii’s workforce. At Independent Energy, he implemented a policy that ensures that all employees looking to become journeymen electricians will have their education covered by the company. Independent Energy currently provides scholarships to 5 young professionals in Hawaii looking to advance in their trade. Independent Energy received PBN’s best place to work for 2023.

James provides leadership through the community by advocating and advancing the solar industry. He has been boots on the ground for various demonstrations and events. He also volunteers his time to train and educate the future generations. For many years James also worked at HCC (Honolulu Community College) along with ABC Hawaii to educate 5th-year electrical apprentices and was a professor at the school. James has a strong belief in the power of positive thinking in life and the workplace. He enjoys spending time with his family and can be found on long bike rides, and on his surf or skateboard.

Rolf Christ is the President and CEO of R&R Solar Supply, the only manufacturer of flat plate solar collectors in Hawaii. Starting out as an installer in 1981 and later founding R&R Solar Supply in 1988, Rolf continues to be an outspoken voice of the solar industry. Currently acting as Treasurer, Rolf has served on the HSEA board for more than 17 years consecutively. Active in the industry on a national level, Rolf also serves on the Board of Directors for the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC), known for the certification of solar hot water collectors and systems to be eligible for the federal tax credit. His “from the ground – up” industry experience and involvement both nationally and locally give him a unique perspective into the needs of the association and its contractor members.

As Executive Director, Rocky leads HSEA’s advocacy efforts before the Public Utilities Commission, the State Legislature, City and County Councils, and federal, state and municipal administrations. This includes promoting solar, energy storage, and distributed energy resource policies in alignment with Hawaii’s critical economic, affordability, and clean energy priorities. Rocky brings over two decades of experience working in business and government at the local, national, and international level. Prior to joining HSEA, Rocky was the Energy Program Manager for the City and County of Honolulu’s Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency where he guided the City’s renewable energy, energy efficiency, and decarbonization policies. Before working at the City, Rocky served as an economist and analyst at the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission and State Energy Office, and he started a solar equipment supply business. Prior to moving to Hawaii, Rocky worked as a research analyst for a global equities fund and as an internet entrepreneur in New York, San Francisco, and Latin America.
Rocky holds an M.A. in Economics and International Relations from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and a B.A. in History from Yale.

Rhea currently works for both the HSEA and Solaray Corporation’s Inter-Island Solar Supply. Her previous background working in accounting + marketing for the service & luxury sectors provides an understanding and pulse for both worlds. She attended Chaminade University &  UC Berkeley extension and received her BA in Business Administration w/ a minor in Communications. Born and grown here in Hawaii, Rhea is happy to be working in the solar industry and hopes to further her contribution and learning in the years to come. On her free time, she currently enjoys long walks to Loewe, mediocre meals with great company, and immersing herself in whatever weekly new book is in her bag.