Ed Murray

Ed Murray has been involved with the solar industry since 1978. Since 1984, Ed has served CALSSA (California Solar and Storage Association), formerly CALSEIA, as its secretary, treasurer, vice president, president and chair of its Ethics Committee. Currently, he is the president. Ed is also the Chair of the Solar Heating and Cooling Division for SEIA (Solar Energy Industries Association), and serves on the Consumer Protection Committee, Election Committee, and Federal Policy Committee. He also serves on the NABCEP board of directors.

Recognizing his commitment and dedication to solar, Ed was voted California’s “Solar Man of the Year” in 1993. Ed is a NABCEP solar thermal certificant, and is a California-licensed building and solar contractor. Ed is on the Standards Committee of the SRCC (Solar Ratings and Certification Corporation).

Ed has been involved in the formulation of legislation and policy advocacy on numerous solar energy related issues at both the state and federal level. His office is located in Sacramento, California, which serves the industry well as he is called upon to testify on solar issues at the California Legislature, California Energy Commission, and California Public Utilities Commission.

Mr. Murray operates solar thermal companies in Northern California and was the Solar thermal Director of SunTechnics Energy Systems. He is currently the presidents of Aztec Solar, Inc., and Elm Distribution.