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Blair Herbert

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Founder and CEO at Coast Energy
📍 Manhattan Beach, California, United States

Blair Herbert is the Founder and CEO of Coast Energy, a private equity-backed firm specializing in commercial solar and energy storage. An experienced business professional with dual JD and International MBA degrees from the University of South Carolina, he has a deep understanding of capital raising, investment structuring, and startup-to-scale processes in renewable energy.

Colleagues and partners describe Blair as having a high level of integrity and an easy demeanor, combined with the sharp instincts of a "tiger" who knows how to hunt for opportunities. He is seen as a genuine and expert partner in business.

Unique Fact: Blair has been focused on the solar energy sector since 2008, previously co-founding two other successful solar companies in Hawaii before launching Coast Energy.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Founder and CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Manhattan Beach, California, United States
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Priorities

Topics Blair cares about

Commercial Solar & Storage
As CEO of Coast Energy, he actively acquires and develops behind-the-meter solar, storage, and microgrid projects to increase net operating income for commercial real estate owners.
Renewable Energy Finance
His entire career focuses on financing renewable energy assets, utilizing Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), tax equity, and other capital sources to fund projects with no upfront cost to clients.
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Career

Work history

7-2021
Founder and CEO
Coast Energy
1-2012 - 8-2019
Principal and Co-Founder
Kina'ole Capital Partners, LLC
9-2008 - 12-2016
Principal and Co-Founder
Bonterra - Solar Power and Renewable Energy
6-2008
Vice President
Liquiddium Capital Partners
Financial Analyst
Trammell Crow Company
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Media appearances

Blair Herbert - Coast Energy. Featured in Coast Energy (official website)
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Education
2002 - 2005
MBA - International Business
Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina
2001 - 2005
JD
University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law
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