Independent Energy Solutions

Independent Energy Solutions Merges with E² Electrical Contractors

Independent Energy Solutions, Inc. (IES), a leading renewable energy development and design/build firm today announced it has acquired the assets and personnel of E² Electrical Contractors, Inc. E² owner, Donovan P. Jones, becomes IES’ director of construction with the merger adding 6 employees to the IES roster.

According to IES Executive Vice President, Troy Strand, “This cements a close working relationship IES has had with E² for the past 4 years. E² has been electrical contractor of choice for our major solar electric projects due to the skills and excellence of Donovan Jones and his work force. As director of construction, Donovan will be responsible for all field activities and enable our combined organizations to handle even larger projects effectively and efficiently.”

Jones, age 35, founded E² in 2001 and has been working with IES since 2003. He is a licensed electrical contractor in California and Arizona with certifications in photovoltaics (PV), on-site power generation and data/telecommunications. E² has installed more than 100 PV systems worldwide.

“Customers are increasingly looking for one-stop renewable energy solutions including design, build, maintenance and training. Combining E²’s practical field experience with IES’ outstanding design, engineering, procurement and customer service capabilities will greatly improve our competitiveness and ability to tackle ever-increasing project sizes”, said Jones.

Founded in 1998, Independent Energy Solutions, Inc. (IES) is a leading provider of turnkey renewable energy systems including solar electric (photovoltaics) and hybrid generation systems. IES provides design, build, procurement, project management, training and maintenance services to a broad spectrum of customers including commercial, military, public agency, nonprofit and education. IES projects span the globe in sizes ranging from small commercial to utility-scale.