OUR MISSION
Accelerating an equitable clean energy transition in the Pacific Northwest
WHY CASCADIA RENEWABLES?
We combine our decades of industry experience and technical expertise to develop, finance, and deliver decarbonization portfolios for public, tribal, and private entities. Our team has led regional policy initiatives focused on ensuring equality, transparency, and affordability at the nexus of the clean energy transition.
By working together, your team will have access to our deep market knowledge, cutting-edge technologies, and state-of-the art application engineering to ensure the most robust, long-term solutions.
CORE VALUES
EXPERTISE: Decades of experience in system design and construction with extensive industry knowledge, and broad professional networks.
INTEGRITY: Driven by personal and professional accountability and transparency, we strive to ensure an equitable regional energy transition.
INNOVATION: Leveraging our professional expertise and in-depth knowledge of policy and funding mechanisms to advance market innovation and clean energy policy.
OUR STORY
Cascadia Renewables brings a blend of solar, storage, and policy insight with decades of combined experience in the clean energy industry. Installing solar & storage is in our DNA. We’ve built thousands of residential, commercial and industrial systems and cut our teeth on the front lines of the clean energy transition.
The pace of technological progress has left the traditional development and procurement process outdated and ill prepared. With the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) there is an unprecedented opportunity in the commercial and public sector to develop resilient, low cost, and meaningful clean energy projects. However, without a lean, streamlined development process rooted in the community and drawing from installation experience, there is a risk that we will miss our last best chance at an equitable energy transition.
Cascadia Renewables was built with the intention of serving installers and protecting public dollars. We bring the relevant policy and industry expertise to provide top tier consultation, RFP development, system design, contractor selection, and construction compliance/consulting services.
MEET THE TEAM
MARKUS VIRTA
Managing Partner
Markus first joined the solar industry in 2010 and spent 12 years progressing from photovoltaic technician, electrical apprentice, project manager, sales/design consultant, and eventually Director of Sales and Business Development of a well respected regional installer.
In 2014 Markus began volunteering for the Washington Solar Energy Industries Association (WASEIA) which led to his nomination to the board of directors in 2016 and presidency of the organization in 2020. WASEIA continues to achieve key policy victories enabling sustained growth of the solar/storage industry in Washington State.
Markus brings a unique blend of technical expertise, policy insight, and broad industry knowledge to Cascadia Renewables and its clients. Markus is passionate about fostering a balanced, fair, and affordable access to renewable energy.
CALLUM McSHERRY
Managing Partner
Callum started in solar in 2015 in the UK, and has worked for residential, commercial and industrial installers and developers on both sides of the pond. In that time, Callum has been responsible for assessing, designing and communicating thousands of solar projects for customers across the Midwest and Pacific Northwest.
Over the last five years, Callum has specialized in grant funded, governmental and public bid projects, working closely with local tribes, nonprofits and municipalities to develop their solar portfolios.
Callum is deeply committed to a rapid energy transition and brings an earnest, thoughtful approach to assessing clients' needs and articulating solutions to their problems. Callum brings transparency, accountability and creativity to his professional endeavors, and enjoys sharing his knowledge and helping his colleagues in their own professional development.