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FEOC and OBBB Timeline Expertise

Our team is experienced in navigating the changing landscape of the renewable energy market. With Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) restrictions in place and a narrowing compliance window that closes in 2027, precise timing is critical.

EcoSmart is a leader in structuring projects to meet these requirements, including sequencing, documentation, and payment milestones. We also understand how BESS integration can extend effective timelines and preserve ITC eligibility. Our team maintains up-to-date knowledge of regulatory developments, ensuring your project consistently adheres to compliance standards while supporting profitability.

Why EPCs and Developers Work With Us

  • Early stage cash flow support
  • Capital structures aligned with real project timelines
  • Clarity on ITC transfer, FEOC rules, and OBBB deadlines
  • Coordination with permanent lenders and tax credit buyers
  • Fast communication and predictable execution
    • MICHAEL MURRAY
    Founder/Chief Executive Officer

    An entrepreneur at the age of 16 after opening a bicycle shop in Westminster, Colorado, Mike Murray has spent the past two decades serving as a catalyst for innovation and a champion of business start-ups. Specializing in auto sales and leasing, service, daily rental, airport parking, and subprime auto lending, Mike’s inherent business acumen led to him being an owner, investor, and business leader providing business management consulting services to five separate and successful start-ups.

    BILL MARKEL
    Co-founder/Board Chair

    Raised in small-town Nebraska, Bill incorporates that rural can-do, hard-work ethic with uncanny business savvy. Both Bill’s classic car dealership and his personal collection have achieved national recognition, overshadowing the fact that he has single-handedly grown an impressive commercial real estate portfolio. Bill enjoys combining his business sense, years of experience, and passion to provide guidance and resources to grow other successful businesses.

    Gregory Haeger
    Chief Operating Officer
    Through his career in renewable energy, Greg has been involved in nearly every aspect of the solar business, including sales, installation, manufacturing, and finance. His primary focus at EcoSmart is to facilitate growth through the development and management of strategic industry partnerships. His days are filled with enabling customer success, expanding EcoSmart’s footprint, rock climbing, basketball, and spending time with his wife and young daughter.
    STEPHANIE CRARY
    DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

    A results-driven strategic marketing and communications professional experienced in bringing ideas to life and influencing audiences, Stephanie has been helping companies succeed for more than two decades. Instrumental in conceptualizing and implementing marketing and communication strategies that build brands and achieve desired outcomes, she has a talent for breaking down silos to unite varied and diverse groups of stakeholders to achieve shared goals, and leading high-performing teams.

    DUSTIN CORNELL​
    DIRECTOR OF MARKETING

    A marketing, customer experience, and technical strategy leader, Dustin is the rare professional who combines technical expertise with an eye for design that drives results. His experience encompasses digital channels and strategies, including website creation, marketing automation, display and social advertising, and SEO.

    MICHAEL MARCONI
    COMMERCIAL SOLAR SALES

    Michael Marconi combines an east coast energy with management and operations excellence. With 30+ years in sales consulting, auto industry management, financing, and business development, he has honed a fine instinct for developing top-notch customer service organizations. When not investing his energy inspiring the teams he leads to excellence, you can find Michael at home in Philly with his wife or playing in a Saturday hockey game with his two grown sons.

    KYLE BURGOYNE
    GROUP CFO
    Kyle began his career at KPMG in 2015, where he built a strong technical foundation before moving into treasury and advanced financial modeling roles within the renewable energy / tax-equity sector. His career spans Big Four accounting, Silicon Valley startups, renewable energy finance, and hands-on operational leadership. He was an early employee to a renewable energy startup where he supported the financing and completion of a community solar project in Boulder, Colorado (in partnership with GRID Alternatives and the BQuest Foundation). Kyle eventually expanded his focus into technology and systems design, developing deep proficiency in Python, automation, and data-driven decision frameworks. He has held leadership positions as both an Executive Chief of Staff within a waste management business and as a Senior Controller at Aramark Destinations. As CFO, he brings a rare combination of financial rigor, operational judgment, and technical fluency.

    Recent Work Includes:
    Boulder Community Solar Park