Powering Communities with Energy, Innovation & Connection

Expert in solar energy, telecommunications, and community-driven initiatives.

• 32+ years in national telecommunications

• 10+ years in national energy

• 100+ homes powered by solar since 2015

• $17M+ in projected savings for homeowners

• Parent Teacher at the original Ventura Charter School (circa 2003)

About your Clean Energy Manager Firman:

• 32 years at Verizon specializing in power systems, fiber optics, high-speed data (T1-T3), and telecom networks.
• Maintained and monitored infrastructure from Santa Monica to Camarillo.

• Since 2015, installed solar systems on over 100 homes in Ventura County, Malibu, Beverly Hills, and beyond through Vivint/Sunrun Solar.
• Helped homeowners save an estimated $17 million over 25 years based on projected utility rate increases.

• Founded The Centre for Art and Talk (Ventura, 2014-2015), a social business focused on enhancing community connections. Plans to relaunch in Santa Monica.
• Parent Teacher at the original Ventura Charter School (circa 2003)

• Featured on CAPS TV and YouTube, discussing social-emotional intelligence. Website: Centreforartandtalk.com
• Promoting the Federal Smart Grid through Facebook, TikTok, NextDoor and Instagram