Meet the team
Carbon-based power (the good kind).
Our team is deeply committed to green energy and dedicated to delivering top-notch service every step of the way. Whether you’re looking to cut energy costs, increase your property’s value, or contribute to a healthier planet, we’re here to help you achieve those goals with ease and confidence.
Our Management
A leadership team shaped by some of the top 10 residential solar companies in the nation with over 250k systems powered up.
"We've refined what works, tossed what doesn’t, and created a simpler, smarter, and more affordable way to go solar."
John Santo Salvo
President
John is a highly effective Senior Operations / Logistics Management Professional who meets challenges skillfully and creates positive change. A problem solver with a proven record of success setting strategic direction; executing to plan; optimizing operations; and developing and leading teams to achieve outstanding results in complex, challenging, and rapidly changing global business environments.
"At Different Energies, we’re not just building a renewable energy company—we’re building the future of how people get clean energy."
Chris Sewell
Head of Ai & Technology
At the heart of our technology engine is Chris Sewell, Head of Ai & Technology at ShopSolar.ai. With over a decade of experience in the solar industry and a career built at the intersection of business and software, Chris is leading the charge in redefining how tech—and more specifically, Ai—can transform the homeowner’s experience.
"We're focused on building more than just a brand—we're building a movement."
Giancarlo Ibarra
Head of Marketing
With a background rooted in elevating human-centered design and forward-thinking marketing, Giancarlo brings a multidisciplinary approach to the clean energy space. At Different Energies, he’s leveraging storytelling, strategy, and smart tech to build a brand that speaks to real people—one that educates, simplifies, and makes renewable energy approachable.
"My focus is simple but powerful: enable every customer interaction to be educational, transparent, and empowering."
Adham Abdulhalim
Director of Inside Sales
Adham Abdulhalim is a seasoned sales leader with deep expertise in the renewable energy sector. He currently serves as Director of Inside Sales at Different Energies, where he leads national sales operations and team development to support the company’s continued growth.
Welcome to Different Energies
Your friendly neighborhood guide to smart energy solutions!
Our company was founded with a simple belief: Getting smart energy should be straightforward, affordable and empowering for everyone.
Corporate Ownership and Operational History
- We have an operational history of over four years, including a recent rebranding.
- We have a physical office in Holmdel, New Jersey, but employees are distributed nationwide to reduce costs and cover multiple time zones.
- Our ownership is held by a privately-held corporation with diverse investments.
- Investments include technology, energy, renewables, and residential solar.
- Our operational history is extensive, comparable to other established entities.
- Our management has a history with publicly traded companies, with billions in revenue, invested in various energy sectors including solar.
Here at Different Energies, we’re not just any energy company.
We pride ourselves on being different. No other energy company offers direct-to-consumer smart energy solutions like we do. And it doesn’t stop at solar pv—our solutions extend to batteries, EV chargers, and more, all designed to enhance your switch to a more sustainable lifestyle, on your terms.