One of the most significant shifts in the mix of U.S. electricity generation over the past few years has been the rapid expansion of renewable energy resources, especially solar.
The U.S. electric power sector operated about 74 gigawatts (GW) of solar photovoltaic capacity at the end of 2022, which is about three times the capacity at the end of 2017. Based on planned additions reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, solar capacity will expand another 63 GW (84%) by the end of 2024.
Much of the growth in solar capacity is happening in Texas and California, two states where Alamon Energy Services is licensed to perform turnkey services for Commercial and Industrial scale Photovoltaic, Battery Energy Storage, and EV charging station projects.
Alamon’s initiative to focus on the renewable energy industry is led by Electrical Supervisor Justin Pratt, Civil Construction Operations Manager Nathan Anunson, and Product Manager and Guru of All Things Alamon, Travis Hansen.
Pratt and Anunson have both been in license acquisition mode this year. In addition to testing for and securing the electrical licenses in Texas and California mentioned above, Pratt also landed the electrical licenses needed for work in Nevada and Idaho.
Meanwhile, Anunson (who is also Alamon’s Utility West Operations Manager) recently passed California’s A-General Engineering test. The license will be issued soon.
Anunson came to Alamon two years ago to run the Utility West division, but has an extensive background in Civil Construction that will be invaluable as Alamon builds its Energy Services capabilities.
Pratt provides a much-needed resource for the various electrical needs of all the Alamon divisions, which keeps the profit from that work in-house. He is instrumental in the company’s goal of growing its opportunities in the renewable energy sector.
Does that involve more licensing tests?
“Yes,” Pratt says. “We’re focused on the southwestern U.S., and will pursue Utah, Wyoming and Colorado.”
Alamon’s Renewable Energy capabilities include Turnkey Installations, EPC Solutions, AC and DC Technicians, Battery Energy Storage System Installation, EV Charging Station Installation, Solar Module and Inverter Installation, Communications and Alarm Monitoring Systems Installation, and Civil Construction Services.
Alamon is currently licensed to perform Turnkey Renewable Energy Project Installations in California, Nevada, Texas and Idaho (test passed, license pending). We are pursuing additional licenses in Utah, Wyoming and Colorado.
| State | License Type |
|---|---|
| AR | Alamon, Inc. Speciality (Various Telecom) |
| AZ | Alamon, Inc. Contractors Lic – CR-67 |
| CA | Alamon, Inc. Contractors Lic. C-7 Alamon, Inc. General Builder B Alamon, Inc. C-10 Electrical Alamon, Inc. D-31 _ Pole Install & Maint. |
| FL | Alamon, Inc. (Limited Energy Systems Spec) |
| GA | License /Low Voltage – Telecommunications – Scott Harrison |
| IA | Alamon, Inc. Contractors Lic. |
| ID | Alamon, Inc. Contractors Lic. |
| LA | Alamon, Inc. Specialty Telecom |
| MN | Alamon Inc – Technology Systems Contractor |
| MT | Alamon, Inc. Contractors Lic. |
| ND | Alamon, Inc. Contractors Lic. (Class D) |
| NE | Alamon, Inc. Contractor Lic. |
| NM | Alamon, Inc. Contractors Lic. (ESO3, ESO7) |
| NV | Alamon, Inc. Specialty License (A22) Alamon, Inc. Electrical License (C2) |
| OR | Alamon, Inc. Contractors Lic. (Commercial Specialty Contractor Level 1) |
| TN | Alamon Inc. (Utility poles, Low Voltage & Audio Vis Sys) |
| TX | Alamon, Inc. Electrical Contractor |
| VA | Alamon Inc. |
| WA | Alamon, Inc. Contractors Lic. (Construction) Certification / Limited Energy – Scott Harrison Alamon Inc. (-06 license) |
| WV | Alamon Inc. – low voltage communications & sound |
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