About Us
SolarAire was formed in 2007 to commercialize solar thermal HVAC
It is a joint venture with Bergquam Energy Systems, which has developed 6 demonstration projects some of which have operated successfully and continually for over 20 years!
We offer a systems approach
Under the supervision of a project manager, a team of energy auditors, solar engineers, control specialists and HVAC professionals will bring over 50 years of experience to your installation. We handle the entire project from initial feasibility study to commissioning. And we don’t stop there. We can also provide on-going monitoring of the system and will provide routine maintenance.
We are committed to help realize the dream of the Zero Energy Building
Providing you with an economical, reliable and climate-friendly solution for your company’s heating and air conditioning needs is our commitment to you. We believe in the integrity of our product, the design and execution of our systems, and a sincere commitment to the environment.
Don Rodes, MBA - President & CEO
- 10 yrs Experience as CFO and COO
- 6 Yrs Experience in Product Management and Production Sourcing for LS&Co
- Involved in two startup companies
- ProEV, electric cars
- Energy Experts, energy management
James Bergquam - PhD, Chief Technology Officer
- Professor of Mechanical Engineering, CSUS
- Published Numerous Peer-Reviewed Articles on Solar Thermal
- Conduced Research under Grants from CEC on Solar HVAC
- 4 Projects Demonstrating Solar HVAC
- Owns Small Solar Thermal Services Company