Solare Energy, Inc.

Solare Energy Overview

Solare Energy provides residential, commercial, government, and non-profit customers in San Diego County with smart energy solutions that integrate solar and energy efficiency systems, and provide the highest energy, economical, and environmental benefits to customers.

Solare Energy was established via the merger of Van’s Electric (a PV installation and electrical contracting business) and Economics Energy Consultants (an energy auditing firm). By combining the capabilities of both legacy firms, Solare Energy can offer its customers integrated energy solutions that combine solar with various energy efficiency measures, that are customized to each particular client’s energy needs, and provide maximum energy and economic benefits. Solare Energy’s offering is unmatched in San Diego.

Integrated Solution Provider

Solare Energy provides customers in San Diego County with smart energy solutions that integrate solar and energy efficiency systems, and provide the highest energy, economical, and environmental benefits to customers. We assess our customers energy needs, design a customized solution, and install solar PV, solar water heating, building retrofits, high efficiency heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, high efficiency lighting, and high efficiency pool pumps.

One Stop Shop

Solare Energy's auditors and solar installers serve the greater San Diego area. Our in-house HERS certified energy auditors assess the customer’s energy needs and design a customized solution, while our highly experienced crew installs the solar and energy efficiency systems.

Maximum Value to Customers

Our solutions combine various energy saving systems, incentives, and financing options to offer customers higher energy and economic benefits, as well as shorter investment paybacks and higher financial returns. Take a look at our Solar Case Studies in San Diego to see the benefits of converting to solar energy.

Management Team

Jose Luis Contreras, Co-Founder and President

Larry VanderPloeg, Co-Founder and Vice President Installations.

John Davis, Co-Founder and Vice President Energy Assessments.

Residential Service

Solar PV

Design, process permits (city, utility, HOA), process incentives, install, test, and support inspection for grid-connected rooftop and ground-mounted solar photovoltaic systems.

Solar Hot Water

Design, process permits (city, utility, HOA) , process incentives, manage installation, test, and support inspection for solar hot water systems, including backup water heating system.

Financing

With existing financing options, savings will typically exceed financing payments, leaving customers with additional cash in their pockets every month. We offer a range of financing options for solar and energy efficiency installations, including loans, PV/energy efficient mortgages, and leases. See comparison of financing options

Additional Residential Services

• Energy Audit
• Integrated Solution Design
• Efficient Building Envelope
• Advanced Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
• Efficient Lighting Systems
• Efficient Pool and Well Pumps
• Monitoring, Maintenance and Support
• HERS Home Performance Analysis
• Electric Vehicles and Charging Stations

Commercial Services

Solar PV

Solare Energy designs, sells equipment and components, processes rebates, obtains all required permits, installs, tests, and supports the inspection of grid-connected rooftop and ground-mounted solar photovoltaic systems.

Solar Hot Water

Solare Energy designs, sells equipment and components, processes rebates, obtains all required permits, manages the installation, tests, and supports the inspection of solar hot water systems.

Solar Heating and Air Conditioning

Solar heating and air conditioning systems use solar thermal collectors to run absorption chillers that will provide air conditioning in the summer and space heating in the winter. These systems are typically 5 tons or larger in order to be cost effective. Solare Energy designs, sells equipment and components, processes rebates, obtains all required permits, manages the installation, tests, and supports the inspection of solar heating and air conditioning systems.

Financing

Through our network of financial partners, Solare Energy offers various financing options for solar and energy efficiency installations, including loans, PV/energy efficient mortgages, leases, and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).

• Solare Energy's Solar Energy Services
• Energy Assessment
• Integrated Solution Design
• Efficient Building Envelope
• Advanced HVAC Systems
• Efficient Lighting Systems
• Monitoring, Maintenance and Support
• EnergyStar Benchmark and Certification

Solare Energy Licenses and Certifications

Solare Energy is a B (General) and C-10 (Electrical) licensed contractor. Our VP of Installations is a certified PV installer by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) and our energy auditors are HERS raters certified by the CHEERS program. Here is our license and certification information:

• B, C-10 Contractor License 941109
• Seller’s License SR FH 101-317112
• Business License B2009033920
• NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer Certificate 031310-232
• CHEERS Certification CCN80829212
• Energy Star Registration Solare Energy
• Certified Energy Manager (Green)

Contact Solare Energy

9520 Padgett St
Suite 218
San Diego, CA 92126
800-411-SOLAR