About - Horan & Bird

Who we are

Our team consists of electricians, electrical engineers, consultants and solar power experts. We provide everyday energy solutions and specialise in solar installations, energy storage, lighting and demand management solutions. Horan and Bird are HSEQ Certified Master Electricians and have a comprehensive safety, environment and quality management system. With certifications in quality, environment and health & safety.

The Horan and Bird team is laser focused about the future of renewable energy and continuing to push forward with the goal of giving Australians more control of their energy needs.

We are five-time winners of Master Electricians of the Year and five-time winners of Solar Installers of the Year. The company were proud winners of the Australian Small Business of the Year 2012, and later, won the 2014 Regional Employer of the Year.

Statement from the CEO

Our goal is to reduce our impact on climate change. We are accelerating the transition to clean electricity, unlocking the ability to source electricity directly from solar and wind farms. Enabling all businesses, along with their partners, staff and families, to achieve significant and immediate energy savings further transitioning to being 100% renewable – To Net Zero.

Stew Gall

Managing Director

Meet the Team

John Horan

Founder & Group General Manager

Paul Horan

Commercial Sales Manager

Jody Horan

Residential Sales Manager

Mike Finn

General Manager – Vic / WA

Tresna Malone

Corporate Services Manager

Joel Shiells

Solar Operations Team Leader

Matt Pinney

Electrical Operations Team Leader

Bill Bowran

WA Commercial Manager

Andrew Fitzpatrick

VIC Residential Manager

Paul Smyth

VIC Commercial Manager

Awards & Accreditations

Horan & Bird are five-time winners of Master Electricians of the Year and five-time winners of Solar Installers of the Year. We are proud winners of the Australian Small Business of the Year in 2012, and Regional Employer of the Year in 2014. Our best rewards are delivering everyday Australians and their businesses with everyday renewable energy solutions.

Testimonials

“We have noticed our electricity bills have fallen by approximately 60% in the past 2 billing cycles when compared to the same period in 2019."

Eng Hwa Lim

"Since having our system installed 12 months ago we have saved almost $700"

Renee and Rod Howard

“The Service was good from start to finish Jason was good to deal with and contractor turned up on time and neat workmanship.”

Tim Smith

“Solar has made a massive difference in our electricity bill, by reducing the quarterly amount from the solar power, and now monthly bills are much more manageable."

Brett Gordon.

“Brad and the team were very thorough, not only did he arrange all our solar requirements, but he also got us a much better deal on our power as well with Origin Energy.”

Shane Knight

“We have seen a major drop in our bills, we have already saved $400 in the first month!"

Madigan Kepper

“Our first bill after installation was more than $200 less for the quarter and that was not for a whole quarter!"

Ngaire Trigg

“Our bill has SIGNIFICANTLY decreased from about $800 a quarter on average to approximately $50 a month."

Samantha Lewis

"We were extremely impressed that your company made a home visit to supply our quote."

Greg & Lindy Hines

“The solar system that I have installed will not only pay off my electricity bills but will also create a positive ROI and I am likely to recover my initial investment in the next 4-5 years."

Allwyn Carvalho

Reducing our impact on climate change.