Olympic Energy Systems, Inc. is an energy consulting firm based on the North Olympic Peninsula in Washington State USA.  The company provides expertise and support to clients considering renewable energy systems - solar electric, solar thermal, wind power, micro-hydro power, and other systems.Through consultation, site surveys, trade studies, research, system design, and project management, clients find that they have an advocate to assure cost effective and optimal energy systems. The company's founder and senior consultant is an electrical engineer with over 20 years of industry experience.  Specializing in electric power systems, the firm has designed and developed photovoltaic, solar hot water, and hydroelectric systems, and conducted due diligence and design for wind power systems. Energy system construction, fabrication, assembly, installation, plumbing, and wiring are implemented via a network of contracting professionals, the Olympic Energy Network.  OES consultants serve as System Architects on a variety of energy projects, similar to the role of building architect with whom most of us are familiar.  Click the logo below for more information.[Click OEN Logo above for contractor information]Other system designs and solutions are available, including standby power, water pumping, off-grid, and other photovoltaic, wind, or hydro electric systems.  Other services are provided, including system checkout, inspections, and troubleshooting of existing power systems.  Through the use of its RCM ( Cost Model), the consultant can provide cost estimates, economic analysis, and cost sensitivity analysis to assist in the decision to procure or develop systems, allowing the client to identify the system type, size, economic conditions, and financing approach best suited for them.Residential, commercial, and industrial clients benefit from the professional services provided by Olympic Energy Systems. Inc.  Clients better achieve their technical and cost goals when assisted by an independent consultant.  Company consultants understand technology, engineering, project management, and economics, and can design or assist in the design of systems appropriate for their clients.  The consultant is an ADVOCATE for the client, having essentially identical interests in a successful outcome.  For a printable summary of company services, select OES Handout.The Renewable Energy industry, though more education-oriented than most, is indeed a business that sells products, and doing so ever more directly.  Most industries spend a lot of time and money getting consumers to buy things they really do not need.  Given that clean renewable energy is indeed what we all need, what should a renewable energy consumer buy?  What are the options?  What is the best option?  Does it save the consumer money?  Does it help solve the bigger" energy problems of the world?  Does it make sense?A consultant treats the general public as clients