Who We Are and What We Do
Northwest Electric and Solar LLC is a full-service Washington State commercial and residential electrical contracting company focusing on clean energy, including solar photovoltaic (PV), energy storage, electric vehicle charging, and energy efficiency.
Our Mission
At Northwest Electric and Solar, our mission is to install the highest quality electrical, solar and intelligent home energy systems with top-of-the-line technology and customer service.
Values
Local Involvement
Build on the strong relationships we’ve developed and the reputation we’ve earned to foster wider adoption of sustainable technologies.
Reliability
Ranked the #1 Solar and Energy Storage Contractor in the state of Washington for back-to-back years.
Honesty
We provide a no-pressure sales process designed to ensure you receive a system that meets your needs/goals.
Continuous
Improvement
Adopting new technologies and applying best practices to advance industry development
Expertise
We actively train and coach our entire company, from sales and office staff to our installation team, to deliver the best possible customer experience.
Our Vision
To create the standard in quality electrical, solar and intelligent home energy ecosystems for off-grid and grid-tied installations.
Meet the family
Owner CEO and Master Electrician Derek started the company in 2011, using a decade of electrical experience with commercial and residential firms. Responsible for setting the standard of excellence here at NWES, ensuring that our teams build systems better than “to code” by using the best, not simply adequate, methods and products in all our projects. Derek has built strong relationships with the local jurisdictions and utilities, not one to sit back and wait for the industry to keep up with where he thinks it should be. He’s held multiple classes at our offices, teaching inspectors and utility professionals about the latest advances in technology, particularly his knowledge of the interconnection of Tesla’s Powerwall battery system.
Meet Our Amazing Team
Alyssa Sprague
Office Manager
Cheryl Sorensen
Accounting
Jeramy Harstad
Office Administrator
Ian Robinson
Energy Program Manager
Josh Peck
Energy Project Manager
Giancarlo Angulo
Energy Project Manager
Teemu Karvonen
Energy Field Manager
Manuel Larrain
Marketing Operations Manager
Sam Smith
Energy Sales Manager
Adam Stryker
Residential Manager
Alex Sheridan
Warehouse Manager
Dane Lennon
Solar Sales
Michael Rostad
Lead Solar Installer
Cameron Smith
Lead Service Electrician
Evie Junior
Residential Electrician
Jeff Laszewski
Service Manager
Shaun Washington
Lead Service Electrician
David Ramirez
Lead Solar Installer
Steve Cole
Lead Solar Installer
Jeremy Voss
Lead Residential Electrician
Jonathan "JP" Palacios
Solar Sales
Travis Peterson
Electrical Apprentice
Rob Holzinger
Lead Service Electrician
Parker Fitzhugh
Residential Apprentice
Max Usen
Energy Field Service Technician
Joe Comiskey
Residential Apprentice
Xander Olsen
Residential Apprentice
Anthony Bratcher
Energy Apprentice
Dustin Lytle
Energy Apprentice
Ian Crilly
02 Service Journey-level Electrician
Anton Bingham
Energy Apprentice
Bobby Calnan
Residential Apprentice
Isaiah Hinojosa
Residential Apprentice
Cameron Rowley
Energy Foreman
Paul Brunt
Energy Apprentice
Blake Berlin
Energy ApprenticePets of NWES
Olaf
Luna
Rey
Hank
Einstein
Princess
Quincy
Oskar
Edison
About the Office
Exemplifying net-zero energy, our Kenmore office features solar PV systems on the roofs of both the office and the shop’s two electric vehicle charging stations (one for Tesla, one for other vehicles, including the NWES Nissan Leaf). LED lighting, ductless heat pump, and polished concrete floor keep our energy use low, allowing for maximized usage of the solar energy we generate on-site.
Suppose you drive a Tesla or other plugin electric vehicle. In that case, we invite you to stop by to fill up your tank with solar electricity, meet the team, including canine mascots Olaf and Einstein, and enjoy a cup of coffee during business hours.
Community Affiliations
Utility Affiliations
Northwest Electric and Solar have installed hundreds of projects across the region, meeting all utility standards and requirements, resulting in hundreds of satisfied customers. Each utility offers special incentives for electric vehicle charging, energy efficiency upgrades, solar panels (solar energy), battery storage, or other types of electrical improvements. Please explore your utility’s web pages to learn more. You can count on Northwest Electric and Solar’s expert electricians to get your job designed, permitted, and inspected.
