*01/15/16 Phil Coupe, ReVision Energy
Posted by Justin Lamontagne
Phil Coupe is a managing partner and co-founder of ReVision Energy, a certified B Corp, as well as the largest solar energy company in northern New England. Since 2003, the company has installed more than 5,000 solar energy systems in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts as part of its long-term mission to transition the region from a fossil fuel-based economy to a sustainable renewable energy-based economy. In addition to its core energy-related mission, Phil and his business partners believe that the company should be utilized as a powerful force for positive social change and thus pursued B Corp certification to more strongly signal that intention to its 100+ employees and the broader public.
Prior to leading the startup of ReVision Energy’s Portland branch in 2006, Phil was co-founder & director of corporate philanthropy at DrinkMore Water in Washington, DC. The company, which ultra-purifies municipal water to create a lower-cost alternative to bottled spring water, twice made the Inc.500 list of fastest-growing companies in America and received numerous awards for its commitment to serving disadvantaged children and for its environmental initiatives....the company’s offices are 100% powered by renewable energy.
Phil was involved in the startup of two other successful businesses during his 12 years in Washington, and served as a board member of the Community Volunteer Council for 5 years. In 1999 he became a Big Brother and continues to work with his original match. He also serves on the boards of the Environmental & Energy Technology Council of Maine (E2Tech) and Envision Maine, and is chair of Maine Audubon's Corporate Partner Program.
He lives in southern Maine with his wife and three young children.