It's time we introduced ourselves. We are Maria and Spencer Newson, owners of E-2 Evolved Energy Solutions. Lets start this story with what helped bring us together and solidified our drive for renewable energy.
NATURE
Both Maria and I share a deep love for nature.
Maria grew up in the small town of Bassano, AB and through her life she has been immersed in the industries of the area. Oil and gas was always employing her friends and neighbors while many others made their livings tilling the fields or raising livestock. Maria spent most of her childhood outdoors with the beauty of nature and fell in love with all living things. When her immigrant parents weren't too busy pursuing the Canadian dream, they were able to show her many different places and take her camping - further solidifying her love for the great outdoors and all mother natures creations.
I grew up in Calgary - where we still live today. Things have sure changed though. When I was younger I remember spending time in Fish Creek with my brothers, observing all the wildlife and riding our bikes until we couldn't stand up. Once a year we would go on a family vacation. This was always my favourite time of year. Bundled up in our compact car we would tour the country, seeing all the terrain and the beasts that occupy it. Wondering what it all means and hoping it would never change.
Maria and I were united in our love for nature. Whether it is camping, backpacking, hiking, biking, or any other reason we could find to get out from the city and awe at the beauty lying before us. Unfortunately the changes we both knew about were coming to hit us hard. There seemed to be less birds than we remembered, less chipmunks, less fauna - as we hiked through the smoke filled mountains we knew we couldn't sit idle while the planet screamed for help. It was time for action.
A tidbit of history
I started the company back in 2017 under the name E2 Solutions. Eventually I decided that the E2 stood for Evolved Electrical Solutions. As a master electrician with experience in both residential, commercial and off-grid solar applications I was looking for work to pay the bills at the time. Doing what I am good at in exchange for a living. I was always looking forward, trying to find ways to spread my obsession for solar into the world, never missing a chance to offer my services (see my site sign from 2017 below). Unfortunately for me that world was Alberta and it wasn't time yet.
With my true passion for solar and electrification on the backburner, I worked hard to make a name for myself building homes and businesses and helping to build many spaces where people could live there lives. While this was fulfilling in its own right, it just never felt like it was enough. Helping people to live more comfortable lives is great, but it comes with a cost. I couldn't help but notice energy consumption was always increasing - it seemed the only way to increase your standard of living was through more energy use. More energy use with drastic consequences.
The changing wind
By 2021 I couldn't take it anymore - it was time to focus on what I knew was my passion. We started getting some small projects in solar, calling back to my old off-grid days but now with grid-tie solutions. Helping people with high energy usage offset some of that carbon with renewable energy. Maria having a shared passion for nature began to gain interest in solar herself. Patiently learning while maintaining her career at her previous employer.
A funny thing happens when you follow your passion - people can tell. Maria became passionate in her desire to fight for a better planet. Shortly after our wedding, she quit her successful career at a large multinational corporation and took a big risk joining E2. This changed everything.
CLIMATE CHANGE IS WHY
With the A-team now in place, we were able to provide the kind of service we believe our customers deserve. Marias expertise in office management, customer relations and her new love for solar design has allowed me to do what I do best, use my electrical expertise to help provide an option for responsible energy production and consumption. Our main business has moved to solar. While solar isn't environmentally perfect (nothing is) it is a huge leap in the right direction, away from greenhouse gases.
>600kWDC INSTALLED CAPACITY
>2,000 INSTALLED SOLAR PANELS
>450MWh GENERATED WITH NO GREENHOUSE GASES
We changed our name in 2023 to E2 Evolved Energy Solutions as this was a more accurate representation of what we do. We believe in a future where humans have stopped extinction fuels and have successfully transferred to a system with abundant energy generated responsibly. We exist to help push the needle in the direction of a higher standard of living for all earths creatures through responsible energy production and consumption. The best part? We can do all this while lowering your expenses.
SOLAR + ELECTRIFICATION
What makes us different from other solar companies? Our expertise in electrical building systems. Our knowledge in electrical systems in residential and commercial buildings allows for a unique ability to decarbonize building operations. Helping building operators and owners do their part to electrify heating and cooling operations to prepare for a green future.
The science is clear: all carbon emissions must end now. If you stand with the science and with future generations, please reach out to us and help us build a better world!
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