Energy Design Co.

Energy Design Co. is a locally owned and operated solar installer in Eugene, Oregon, founded in 2004by Vince McClellan, a NABCEP Certified Installation Professionalwhose journey in solar energy began decades earlier. Vince started his training as an electrician and began installing systems in 1982 on the Hawaiian Islands, eventually installing numerous systems in Hawaii, California, and Oregon. With over 40 years of experience specifically in photovoltaics, Vince brought deep technical expertise and a commitment to quality workmanship when he established Energy Design to serve Eugene homeowners and Oregon businesses seeking reliable solar installation. From those early days, Energy Design has grown steadily into one of the Willamette Valley’s most experienced solar contractors. The company has completed over 1000 installations across Oregon, ranging from small residential systems to commercial projects approaching 200 kilowatts. Operating as a locally owned, locally operated solar contractor for two decades, the company has built its reputation on transparent communication and technical precision. As both an employer and instructor, Vince has trained hundreds of solar and electrical professionals, and taught for four years at Lane Community College’s Renewable Energy Associate of Applied Science Program. What distinguishes this Eugene solar company is its dual foundation as both a solar specialist and a full service electrical contracting company. The team provides solar electric installation and design, energy storage solutions, electric vehicle charging, and building integrated racking solutions. This comprehensive electrical background means Energy Design approaches every solar installation with an electrician’s eye for code compliance, system integration, and long-term reliability. Customer reviews consistently highlight the company’s professionalism, with installations praised by other contractors for their clean, meticulous work. Energy Design specializes in both grid tied solar electric and hybrid battery based systems, serving homeowners throughout Oregon who want energy independence and lower utility bills. The company primarily works with SMA, SolarEdge, Sol-Ark, Enphase and Fronius inverter equipment due to their proven track records, and solar module options include Sunpower, REC, Silfab and Mission Solar. For Oregon homeowners concerned about power outages during winter storms or wildfire season, the company has developed particular expertise in battery storage integration, helping clients design systems that provide both daily solar savings and backup power when the grid goes down. Beyond standard installations, Energy Design has been an innovator in the Pacific Northwest solar industry. A decade ago, Vince McClellan conceived Solar RainFrame, a product designed to work with nearly every common solar panel on the market with fewer parts to assemble than existing products. The Solar RainFrame racking system eliminates the need for seals, gaskets, tape, and caulking, creating a weatherized roof out of standard solar modules. This innovation exemplifies the company’s commitment to solving real-world installation challenges that Oregon’s wet climate presents. The company believes in simple, timeless values: hard work, pride in workmanship, building things to last—while driven by new ideas to reduce collective impact on the planet and implement new technologies. For Eugene homeowners considering solar panels, Energy Design offers the combination of four decades of hands-on installation experience, deep local roots, and the technical knowledge that comes from training the next generation of solar professionals. The company provides a 7 year parts, labor, roof and service warranty, standing behind every solar installation with the confidence of a contractor who plans to be serving Oregon communities for decades to come.