How Multifamily Owners Can Increase NOI with Solar Energy, with Shine CEO Owen Barrett

Owen Barrett is the CEO and Co-Founder of Shine, a cleantech company helping multifamily property owners maximize NOI through onsite solar. With over 20 years of experience in sustainability and clean energy, Owen previously managed $60M in projects and launched a successful energy venture for schools before founding Shine to solve the split incentive problem in solar. Shine’s turnkey solution targets tenant electricity—95% of a building’s usage—enabling owners to generate new income while cutting tenant costs. With 36,500+ panels installed and a recent $5M seed round, Owen is leading Shine’s national expansion to transform how real estate decarbonizes.

(01:31) - Owen’s Journey from Finance to Clean Energy
(04:27) - Multifamily Solar Challenges & Solution
(09:43) - Solar NOI for Multifamily
(15:16) - Installation and Maintenance
(17:51) - Feature: CREtech New York 2026
(19:10) - Overcoming Industry Misconceptions
(20:46) - Convincing Asset Managers
(23:15) - Shine’s New Solar Analysis Tool
(25:31) - Targeting New and Existing Buildings
(26:32) - Fundraising and Growth Strategies
(27:59) - Building a Remote Team
(29:43) - Collaboration Superpower: Paul Sween (Dominium Board Chairman)

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➡️ Owen Barrett on LinkedIn

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