Jeff Tobe

PV Project Coordinator
Jeff is the PV project coordinator and an instructor at SEI. He came to SEI in the summer of 2002 as intern participating in the Renewable Energy Education Program (REEP) and installed his first grid-tie system as a student in the PV Design & Installation workshop. He returned to SEI in the spring of 2003 to assist with hands-on project coordination for PV workshops. Since his arrival, he has designed and led system installations in a variety of renewable energy technologies including grid-tie, grid-tie with battery backup, stand-alone, water pumping and micro-hydro. Jeff has also participated in projects bringing renewable energy to Native American communities. In addition to his PV project and instructor responsibilities, Jeff refurbishes abandoned and used bikes to make available for students and community members as alternative transportation around town in both Carbondale and Paonia. Jeff currently works in the Paonia office.

ISPQ Certified PV Instructor