Chief Executive Oficer

Jim Welch is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Bella Energy. A leader in the renewable energy industry for 30 years, Welch was recognized by the US Department of Energy and honored with the Green Pioneer Award in 2004 for his efforts to bring wind power to Colorado and to the City of Fort Collins. Welch holds a Masters degree in Environmental Planning & Solar Design from Arizona State University. In 1982, Welch founded Remote Power Inc. which under his vision and direction has evolved into one of the leading solar contractors in the Rocky Mountain region. Welch also served for two years as President of the Board of CoSEIA, the Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association (2008 – 2009).