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

“The solar panels have halved our power bills, it has been fantastic seeing the benefits of the solar. Definitely worth the Investment in the system. The overall service from Horan & Bird was great."

Roxanne Adams

“I have purchased two solar systems through Horan & Bird and I would only ever use them."

Zack Gutteridge

Our solar system has dropped the bill dramatically, the usual bill was around $1,200 a quarter and now it’s around $600-$700 a quarter.

Mick Casey

“Solar has massively reduced our quarterly bill."

Matthew Leech

"We have noticed a huge difference in our electricity bills since getting solar. Our quarterly bill was less than half the usual. ⁣ The service was fantastic! Professional & knowledgeable."

Stacey Miller

IGA Burpengary went solar with a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) in 2017. The store owner, Shay told us that the three biggest expenses in retail are electricity, rent and labour. Electricity was the one he has the most control over, so he made the switch to solar.

IGA Burpengary

“Solar has significantly reduced our out of pocket cost of electricity and it’s tracking to reduce our electricity cost by 75%. Overall service was great."

Emma Williamson

“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.