Leadership & expertise
The Team Powering Verified Solar Revenue
DCarbon Solutions is led by experienced professionals across energy markets, regulatory compliance, and technology infrastructure. We work together to build the trusted Renewable Energy Certificate marketplace aligned with California standards.
Simple onboarding. Verified compliance. Recurring revenue.
Corban Lester
Himanshu Shukla
How we operate
The Three Pillars Behind DCarbon Solutions
DCarbon is built at the intersection of energy, regulation, and technology. Our team is structured across three core pillars that ensure operational excellence, regulatory integrity, and scalable innovation.
Regulatory & Compliance
Oversees REC validation, documentation review, and reporting alignment with California regulatory standards.
Core responsibilities include:
- REC eligibility verification
- Documentation review and approval workflows
- Reporting compliance oversight
- Risk mitigation and governance controls
This pillar protects market integrity and keeps DCarbon operating within defined regulatory frameworks.
Technology & Data Infrastructure
Operates DCarbon’s digital infrastructure, automation, marketplace and verification engine.
Core responsibilities include:
- REC data ingestion and validation
- Marketplace transaction architecture
- Integration with energy reporting systems
- Platform security and scalability
This pillar ensures operational reliability and seamless market participation.
Market Development & Partnerships
Ecosystem growth, institutional partnerships, business development, customer experience and market expansion.
Core responsibilities include:
- Renewable energy producer onboarding
- Institutional and broker partnerships
- Market education and engagement
- Strategic growth initiatives
This pillar keeps DCarbon trusted and scalable across the renewable energy ecosystem.
Deep Expertise
Technical Advisory Board
DCarbon’s Technical Advisory Board provides independent expertise across renewable energy markets, regulatory compliance, and scalable infrastructure systems.
Phillip Kopp
President, Chairman
Over 25 years as an entrepreneur with multiple business exits in energy technology and SaaS software, a passion for the planet, and 15 U.S. patents.
Corban Lester
Senior Director, Renewable Energy & Sustainability Solutions
Energy and sustainability professional with 15+ years of experience delivering energy savings programs to major West Coast utilities and corporations.
Himanshu Shukla
Director of Operations
Operations expert and SCRUM master, wireless engineer experienced in managing government-funded projects and AI, XR, IoT, and deep-tech teams.
Tyson Senalik
Solar Finance/PPA Portfolio Partnership Development
Over 25 years leading Sales and Marketing efforts for consumer products like Redbull and Commercial Solar financing for Ygrene, Fortbright and Home Run.
Jason Schermer
Solar Industry Partnerships
15 years leading and developing sales and business development efforts Solar Installation, Finance, Insurance and Distribution companies such as Direct Energy, Renew, Mosaic and Soligent.
Nicholas Lee
Board Member
Industrial engineer with sales and entrepreneurship experience in security technology and government contracts.
Vince Broyles
Business Development Advisor
Over 25 years of experience as a CTO, Vice President, Senior Manager and Engineer in IoT, AR/VR, Semiconductors and Defense Technology.
Nicolas Waern
Innovation Advisor
Management consultant and thought leader in advanced virtual reality, AI, and digital-twin technologies.
Scott Pinizzotto
Strategic Advisor
20+ years as a Sustainability and Climatetech leader across corporate venture capital, consumer products, and entrepreneurship at ENGIE New Ventures, sustainability at Amazon, and founder of, Brondell.
Spondon Dey
Independent Board Advisor
Wireless, 5G, and FPGA technology expert focused on innovation networks and sustainability.
John Sang Ug Bae
Independent Board Advisor
Consumer-electronics executive and blockchain leader championing energy storage and green technologies.
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