The Energy Design Team
We are passionate about the work we do and are dedicated to making a positive contribution to our community & planet. Energy Design is a company at the crest of a new wave of North American businesses taking to heart the old values of hard work, pride in workmanship, and building things to last. At the same time we are searching for ways to reduce our impact on our planet and find new technologies that may help solve some of our world’s energy problems.
As a training agent, Energy Design has trained many solar installers and electricians, providing hands-on experience in the field since 2004.
Vince McClellan
President, LRT, NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional
With 35 years of experience specifically in photovoltaics, Vince McClellan is one of the most knowledgeable individuals in solar electric design and construction in the Northwest. He started his training in electrical and began installing systems in 1982 in the Hawaiian Islands.
For four years he was an instructor at Lane Community College in the Renewable Energy Associate of Applied Science Program, and has taught numerous workshops and classes throughout his career.
Vince has served as the President of the Oregon Solar Energy Industry Association (formerly known as OSEIA).
Jeremiah Chavez
Manager/Sales
Jeremiah has been a partner at Energy Design since 2006. He is a graduate of the Renewable Energy Technician program at LCC. Jeremiah has been working in the construction industry since 1995. He has a passion for electrical design projects utilizing renewable resources, agricultural facilities & mid-sized commercial photovoltaic project implementation. Jeremiah is an entry level NABCEP professional.
jeremiah@solarenergydesign.com
Debra Bolman
Office Manager
Deb has a background in engineering, architecture and alternative energy with a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Computer Science. Before coming to work in the Solar PV/electrical contracting field in 2011, she spent 20 years as a software developer and data analyst in a variety of industries including research, government, telecommunications, airline management and hospitality. She is the mother of 2 and grandmother of 7. She is a daily biker of the Eugene Riverbank trail system and a bike commuter. She also enjoys riding around Eugene on a tandem with her husband.
Jonah Whitten
Lead Designer/Project Manager
PV & ESS Integration Specialist
Oregon Licensed Limited Renewable Technician (LRT)
Jonah is certified to install a multitude of battery systems including Fortress Power, Sol-Ark inverter systems, Sonnen, Blue Planet, etc. He has designed and built residential and commercial PV systems utilizing just about every major inverter manufacturer.
Jonah has an extensive knowledge of the National Electric Code, PV applications, energy storage systems and interconnection details.
Formerly a design-build contractor and son of an architect, Jonah has an exceptional understanding of structures, drafting, and building design.
Jason Baynes
Sales
As an Oregon Limited Renewable Technician (LRT) Jason has designed and built many residential and small commercial systems in Portland and Bend. Jason works remotely from the Sisters area offering sales support to our customers.
Paul Mulhern
Installation Lead/Jobsite Manager
Limited Renewable Technician (LRT)
Paul joined our team in 2022. Hailing from Texas w/stints in Bend & Grants Pass, he provides a dizzying background as a solar professional.
John Loomis
LRT Apprentice
John is our battery system guru-in-training (not sure if we are training him or vice versa!). John brings an extensive knowledge of electronics and off-grid living to the table as he acquires hours and experience in the field of photovoltaics.
Tyler Arana
LRT Apprentice
Tyler is our go-to for knowing the nuts and bolts & the IT end of every installation. He also takes excellent photos of his work upon system completion, featured throughout our website.
