Holistic Energy Consultants
We provide energy transition and resiliency solutions for our clients through electrical and consulting engineering.
Digital Engineering
We take a holistic and fully digital approach, leveraging 3D reality capture and digital twin technologies from concept to reality.
Make it Better
Our purpose is to have the biggest positive impact on our community by developing and implementing pathways to a better energy future.
Extropic Meaning
At Extropic Energy, we believe the world can always become better: more innovative, more sustainable, more connected.
Extropic means “to make it better”. The world can always use more Extropy. Entropy is a thermodynamic concept of disorder or increasing randomness; this is illustrated by the certain messiness of a room left without cleaning over time. Extropy is the opposite of entropy: it is the concept of increasing order and advancing human life through discovery and technology. Renewable energy is an example of extropy: the sun shines, bringing order and energy to our world.
Our principles
We pursue meaningful relationships and meaningful work.
We invest in what is worth keeping: we value long term and enduring relationships, high quality work, well thought-out design, and socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable projects.
We believe meaningful work creates value for our customers, suppliers, employees, communities, and the environment. Repeat business and trust is earned through demonstrating this value creation.
We are driven to explore, learn, and discover. This relentless curiosity leads us to understand how things work, it leads us to new technologies, and it leads us to new and deeper relationships.
Leadership Team
Jonathan Palmer, President
Jonathan is an entrepreneur, engineer, and business leader specializing in electrical design and project delivery for utilities and developers across Western Canada. His expertise includes EV and eBUS charging, solar and renewable energy systems, grid-scale storage, substations, and utility infrastructure. He has led EV grid impact studies for municipalities and is passionate about utility planning and sustainable communities. Jonathan holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from UBC and an MBA from the University of Saskatchewan.
Affiliations
–Professional Engineer, EGBC & APEGS
– Senior Member, IEEE
Troy Martin, Vice President
Troy Martin is an engineer and consultant with over 30 years of experience in Canadian electric utilities. He specializes in distribution planning, operations, engineering, and asset management for integrated and municipal systems. He has served as Engineer-of-Record for three municipal utilities and testified as an expert witness in regulatory hearings. Troy is passionate about holistic Net Zero solutions and holds a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from the University of Alberta.
Affiliations
–Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
–Professional Engineer, EGBC & APEGA
Eric Wiens, CTO & Principal Engineer
Eric is an engineer and technology enthusiast specializing in complex electrical renovation and retrofit projects. He has designed and managed systems including lighting, power distribution, fire alarm, emergency power, access control, CCTV, nurse call, data & communications, 3D scanning, and BIM. His work spans from small tenant improvements to large-scale upgrades for mission-critical facilities. Eric is passionate about Digital Twins and emerging tech in engineering. He holds a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from the University of Alberta.
Affiliations
– Professional Engineer, EGBC & APEGA
Qualifications and Associations
Energy Efficiency Consultant
Extropic Energy Inc. is a qualified FortisBC and BC Hydro Efficiency Consultant. We can help your business or facility save energy and money through FortisBC funded programs.
These programs include Integrated Energy Audit (IEA), Commercial Energy Assessments, EV charging solutions, Custom Efficiency Programs, and more.
Engineering Associations
Extropic is a licenced engineering firm in the Provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan.
Health & Safety
Safety is the number one priority for Extropic Energy. We recognize and affirm the fundamental right of all workers to work in a safe and healthy environment. We hold paramount the safety of our employees and the public in our engineering work.
