TANKS
Norman Ehrlich
Norman Ehrlich founded Six Rivers Solar, Inc. (later known as TrendSetter) in 1979. He has 25 years experience designing and installing all aspects of residential and commercial solar thermal systems, wind energy systems, off and on grid photovoltaic systems and sunrooms. His 25 years in business on the North Coast is a testament to his commitment to alternative energy as well as his loyal customer base. His concentration is large project design, with strong emphasis on Energy Star and LEED energy and sustainability concepts.
Michael Eckhard
Michael Eckhard joined the TrendSetter team in 2000 after returning from Europe. Since then, his ongoing experience with designing thermal systems for residential, commercial and industrial systems across the nation has firmly established him as one of the best known thermal designers in the industry today. He follows a system design philosophy emphasizing a minimum of system components, preferring technically elegant designs favoring system longevity and life-cycle cost considerations. His work on developing Phase Change Material (PCM) technology for the new generation of thermal storage tanks and systems is the cornerstone of the new generation of solar thermal technologies now available with TrendSetter.