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.

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.

Energy Assessment
Develop energy profile based on past energy bills and inspection of key energy use systems including furnace, air conditioning, pool pumps, water heater, lighting, appliances, and electronic equipment. Also includes visual inspection for air leaks and insulation in doors , windows, walls, and attics.

Integrated Solution Design
Design comprehensive solutions that maximizes energy cost savings and provides customers with attractive paybacks given all available incentives (federal, state, city, and utility) and financing options.
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.

Efficient Building Envelope
Average homes in San Diego can save up to $600/yr through better insulation and reduced air leaks in doors and windows. We design and install insulation materials in attics, seal central heating and air conditioning ducts, and install weather strips in doors and windows.

Advanced Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
Replacing heating and air conditioning systems older than 8 years san result in up to 50% in energy cost savings. We design and install high efficiency gas furnaces, electric heat pumps, air conditioning units, internal blower/fan motors, smart thermostats, and energy use displays.

Efficient Lighting Systems
Efficient lighting systems will typically reduce lighting costs by 75%.We design and install high efficiency lighting systems, including LEDs and CFLs.

Efficient Pool and Well Pumps
Efficient pool and well pumps will save homeowners over $1,000/yr on average. We replace existing pool and well pumps with advanced high efficiency pumps.

Monitoring, Maintenance and Support
Monitoring of solar electricity generation, solar hot water production, and energy use, as well as maintenance of installed systems, and support to customers via phone or on-site inspections.

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

HERS Home Performance Analysis
Provide a certified Home Energy Rating System (HERS) home performance analysis. This analysis is typically required for SDG&E incentive programs, energy efficient mortgages, and other financing vehicles.

Electric Vehicles and Charging Stations (Coming in 2010)
Provide cost-benefit assessment of changing to an electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, sell vehicles, and design, permit, and install home charging stations.

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)