Gavin Tenold
Owner and General Contractor, Certified Passive House Consultant, PHIUS Certified Builder
About
An accomplished builder, carpenter and project manager, Gavin founded Pura Vida High Performance Builders, a leading firm specializing in Passive House energy-efficient construction. Gavin brings special expertise in construction, craftsmanship, project management and the integration of energy systems into high-performance buildings. Gavin sits on the Board of Directors for WA Solar Energy Installers Association (WASEIA), and is Chair of the policy committee. In this role, he works closely with state lawmakers and regulators to craft effective policy that encourages the deployment of distributed energy resources state-wide. Gavin represented the solar installation industry on the State Building Code Council's technical advisory group for the 2021 Commercial and Residential Energy Code updates.