Cycle7 is a reference to seventh generation stewardship, the concept from Iroquois tradition that urges us to live and work for the benefit of those who will inherit the earth seven generations after us.
This concept animates the 20-year career of founder and principal Sean Patrick O'Neill, one that spans non-profits, philanthropies, small business and consulting. A generalist in business and economic development, he is a specialist in energy, energy efficiency and sustainability. His career straddles theory and practice, including roles as policy advisor, program designer, program manager, developer, and owner's representative. On two occassions he launched initiatives to address market failures in energy that garnered government and donor support, one of which spawned a long-term international program. Neill holds a BA from Brown University and an MS in Resource Economics from Cornell. When not in New York City or traveling, he lives in Massachusetts with his fiancee, two dogs, and twenty or so chickens.
Principal and Project Lead of Cycle-7 Solar, Michael Cucchiara is an attorney specializing in the real estate finance with a particular focus on affordable housing development and environmental sustainability through green building. For over a decade Michael has specialized in providing legal and consulting services to clients in the areas of tax credit structuring, affordable housing finance, public-private partnership infrastructure finance, tax increment financing, and general economic development project structuring. In addition to his consulting career, Cucchiara has developed a portfolio of affordable senior housing projects in Massachusetts.
Michael holds an Honors degree in History from Queen’s University and Juris Doctor Degree from Syracuse University College of Law. While attending Syracuse University College of Law, Michael participated in the Law College’s Community Development Law Clinic. He is an active member of the American Bar Association and a participant in the ABA Forum of Affordable Housing and Community Development, and the ABA Section of Taxation. He is a member of the Bar in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and is admitted to the United States Federal Courts for the District of Massachusetts. Michael has served as a guest lecturer in the areas of Taxation and Community Development at Syracuse University College of Law. Michael has been published in the New York State Bar Association Environmental Law Section Review on the subject of tax credits and environmental remediation.
Michael holds an Honors degree in History from Queen’s University and Juris Doctor Degree from Syracuse University College of Law. While attending Syracuse University College of Law, Michael participated in the Law College’s Community Development Law Clinic. He is an active member of the American Bar Association and a participant in the ABA Forum of Affordable Housing and Community Development, and the ABA Section of Taxation. He is a member of the Bar in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and is admitted to the United States Federal Courts for the District of Massachusetts. Michael has served as a guest lecturer in the areas of Taxation and Community Development at Syracuse University College of Law. Michael has been published in the New York State Bar Association Environmental Law Section Review on the subject of tax credits and environmental remediation.
