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How We Got Here
Full Spectrum began in August 2002 as "Light Energy Systems," when lead Engineer Burke O'Neal returned from his position with the California-based Light Energy Systems to set up a similar business with his brother, Master Plumber Mark O'Neal.

With Light Energy Systems in California, Burke designed and supervised the installation of more than a hundred grid-connected photovoltaic and solar thermal systems. Here in Madison, our team has installed over 200 solar energy systems. Our most visible projects include Yahara River View Apartments, Porchlight's Pheasant Ridge Apartments, Troy Gardens Co-housing, and Planet Bike in Madison; Dr. Wesley L. Scott Senior Living Community in Milwaukee; Gund Brewery Loft Apartments in LaCrosse; Evansville Community Pool in Evansville; and Dominican Eco-Justice Center in Racine.

With a Master Plumber, Master Electrician, and four degreed engineers on staff, we are among the most highly credentialed solar contractors operating in the midwest. We are licensed as an electrical contractor and HVAC contractor in Wisconsin, and we are fully insured.

Our Commitment to Quality
Quality is our first priority from the moment we begin designing your system, in ordering proven components, when assembling and testing equipment, and beyond final inspection.

The Team
Burke O'Neal, BSME - Director

  • 12 years in solar energy
  • NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer
  • MREA, PVUSA, SEI Certified
  • Certified Renewable Energy Site Assessor
Mark O'Neal, BSME - Master Plumber 924244
  • 8 years in solar energy
  • NABCEP Certified Solar Thermal Installer
  • HVAC Qualifier License
  • EPA Certified Universal Technician
Mike Bernhard - Master Electrician 959724
  • 7 years in solar energy
  • Former Owner of Progressive Electric
Toby Linzmeier - Office Coordinator
  • Co-owner of Caledonia Hills Farm
Mark Warnick - Project Engineer
  • 6 years in solar energy
  • MREA Instructor - Solar Electric
  • Certified Renewable Energy Site Assessor
Andy DeRocher, BSCE - Project Engineer
  • 5 years in solar energy
  • NABCEP Certified Solar Thermal Installer
  • MREA Instructor - Solar Thermal
  • Certified Renewable Energy Site Assessor
Mike Joyce - Project Engineer
  • 4 years in solar energy
  • MREA Instructor - Solar Electric
  • Certified Renewable Energy Site Assessor
James Sowatzke, BSME - Project Engineer
  • 1 year in solar energy
Ross Reykdal - Thermal Installer
  • 4 years in solar energy
  • MREA Instructor - Solar Thermal
  • Certified Renewable Energy Site Assessor
Leigh Weaver - Electric Installer
  • 4 years in solar energy
Jethro Ford - Electric Installer
  • 3 years in solar energy
Richard Bundy - Electric Installer
  • 2 year in solar energy
  • 4 years as naval aviation electrician
Lincoln Tice - Electric Installer
  • 1 year in solar energy

Key to Abbreviations
North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP)
Solar Energy International (SEI)
Photovoltaics for Utility-Scale Applications (PVUSA)
Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA)
Solar Electric, Solar Thermal, and Wind Focus on Energy Certified Site Assessments

Licenses
Madison Active Solar Installation License
Wisconsin HVAC Contractor
Wisconsin Electrical Contractor
Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor
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