Santa Fe, NM October 15, 2011:

New Mexico’s Most Respected Solar Installation Company Announces Appointment of Sustainability Leader as CEO.

Positive Energy, Inc. is pleased to announce the selection of Regina Wheeler as its new Chief Executive Officer. A seasoned executive manager, Ms. Wheeler has proven abilities to lead organizations to identify and respond to risks and opportunities; build organizational capacity; deliver products and services that meet client requirements on budget and on time; cultivate customer awareness; and achieve financial goals.

Ms. Wheeler is leaving her current position as Environmental Services Director for the City of Santa Fe. Prior to working with the City, she was Environmental Services Manager for Los Alamos County. An innovator committed to sustainability, Ms.  Wheeler has conceived and led numerous game-changing projects and initiatives in New Mexico, including construction of the first LEED Certified solid waste facility; transforming solid waste divisions into environmental divisions; leading community sustainability efforts; and preparing to install two million watts of solar photovoltaic panels on a closing landfill. A longtime New Mexico resident, Ms. Wheeler holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of New Mexico and a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering from New Mexico State University.

“I am excited to join Positive Energy in delivering best-in-class solar services to New Mexicans.  Building on the company’s heritage of innovation and commitment to local sustainability, we aim to make solar photovoltaic energy accessible to everyone.  I invite New Mexicans across our state to contact us to learn more about providing for your energy needs locally, sustainably and economically.” (Regina)

“Regina shares alignment with our core values at Positive Energy. She has the leadership skills and capabilities to guide us as we enter the renewable energy age” said Randy Sadewic, Positive Energy’s President.

Positive Energy has been committed to leadership on the path toward New Mexico’s sustainable future since 1997.  We are an employee-owned business, we offset our entire carbon footprint, and we give dozens of classes and presentations every year for community members and professionals.  In our presentations, we emphasize energy efficiency and conservation first and renewable energy to offset what remains.  Many of our employees personally own and/or live with solar systems, and we’ve installed systems on two of our offices as well.  We install solar systems for people who are looking for a long-term renewable energy partner.

With almost three million watts of solar power and more than 560 PV systems installed and serviced all over New Mexico, our experience is extensive, gained over many years, and specific to the photovoltaic trade in New Mexico.  Eleven of New Mexico’s twenty-nine NABCEP™ nationally Certified Solar PV Installers and all three of New Mexico’s NABCEP™ Certified Technical Sales Professionals work for Positive Energy.  We have twelve Licensed Electrical Journeymen on staff, and eleven graduates of the Renewable Energy Program at San Juan College.

Positive Energy, Inc. is looking to the future and leading the way in sustainable renewable energy for New Mexico.