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James Backman
CEO & Co-Founder at Core Energy Group, Inc.
James Backman is an entrepreneur and leader in the energy industry with over 25 years of experience in hydronics and solar industries.1 He is currently the CEO & Co-Founder of Core Energy Group, Inc., a company he co-founded in 2018.1 Core Energy Group specializes in commercial solar thermal hydronic energy systems and provides consultation and delivery of renewable energy systems.1
Prior to Core Energy Group, Backman founded Adroit Energy, Inc. in 2002, which he grew into an $8 million business and one of the largest solar thermal companies in the U.S.1 As CEO of Adroit Energy, he led the company to become a leader in net zero installation in California, with offices in San Diego, Honolulu, and San Francisco.1
Backman's expertise includes:
- Engineering, procurement, and construction of solar hot water systems
- Solar photovoltaics
- Radiant heating and cooling
- Geothermal energy
- Energy storage
- Building automation and monitoring systems1
He studied International Business at San Diego State University.1 In 2016, Backman was recognized as a finalist for the Most Admired CEO award by the San Diego Business Journal.1
