Who We Are
Bona Terra Energy leads development of sustainable energy for municipal and state utilities and large commercial buyers. Our unique corporate structure enables us to instantly adapt and instantly seize opportunities in the fast changing global energy marketplace.
Experienced Finance, Real Estate, and Engineering team with:
Team Credentials: California Real Estate Broker, former CPA, Mechanical Engineer, UNL CSSBB- Certified Six Sigma Black Belt
Experienced Finance, Real Estate, and Engineering team with:
- 25 years of combined experience in project development, PPA negotiations, and construction
- 15 years of experience in permitting, entitlements, land acquisition, and development of solar sites
- 8 years of experience in mechanical design, project management, and onsite operations
- 3,000MW of Permitted and Developed Solar Power Projects
Team Credentials: California Real Estate Broker, former CPA, Mechanical Engineer, UNL CSSBB- Certified Six Sigma Black Belt
Leadership Team
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Robert Ferrara - CEO
Formerly Director, Development at a top Independent International Power Developer, Robert Ferrara managed origination and site development efforts in the western United States, as well as utility-scale solar efforts across the US and Canada. He leads Bona Terra's project acquisition, power purchase agreement negotiations, site acquisition, permitting, and local government relations. Mr. Ferrara successfully developed over 500 MW of solar projects in California on public and private lands. |
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Derek Dessert – Vice President of Development
10 years of project development experience, and deep knowledge of real estate due diligence, site design, CEQA/NEPA, permitting, negotiation with public agencies, and political strategy.
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Elizabeth Hupf - Director of Engineering
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