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Namaste Solar
Services for Renewable Energy
Boulder, CO 9,925 followers
Save money & make a difference with CO's only employee-owned, B Corp solar company. Home & commercial solar since 2005.
About us
We help you capture the benefits of clean solar energy. Namaste Solar is an employee-owned solar electric company. We've been serving homeowners on Colorado’s Front Range since our founding in Boulder, CO in 2005. From our beginnings in residential solar we've grown to be a trusted partner and nationally recognized experts in building large, commercial and utility-scale solar projects in both our home state of Colorado and locations nationwide. We also offer a range of solar service offerings including consulting, engineering, design, and operations & maintenance. Founded in 2005 in Boulder, CO, Namaste Solar has installed over 8,100 solar electric systems totaling over 103 MW of generating capacity. Namaste Solar is democratically owned and governed by its employees and is a Certified B Corporation. Among its business practices are a 6:1 cap for highest-to-lowest pay, community involvement in the form of charitable donations and paid volunteer time, and a transparent approach to company information (including salaries). Due to its unique business model, Namaste Solar has earned widespread recognition including a “Best Place to Work” award from Outside Magazine (2013-2017), a “Best for Workers” designation from B Lab (2012-2017), "Best Workplaces" from Inc. Magazine, and a ranking on Inc Magazine's "Inc. 5000: Fastest Growing Private Companies" list.
- Website
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http://www.namastesolar.com
External link for Namaste Solar
- Industry
- Services for Renewable Energy
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Boulder, CO
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2005
- Specialties
- Residential Solar - Photovoltaic, Commercial Solar - Photovoltaic, Consulting, Engineering, Design, and Operations & Maintenance
Locations
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Primary
6707 Winchester Cir
Ste. 700
Boulder, CO 80301, US
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888 Federal Blvd
Denver, Colorado, US
Employees at Namaste Solar
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Geri Mitchell-Brown
Experienced business leader with social impact focus
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Jason Sharpe
CEO
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Riley Neugebauer
Solar Installer, Gender Equity Advocate & Seeking Partners to Support & Create Training for Women in Solar
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Tom Zwahlen
Co-Owner, Senior Commercial Estimator at Namaste Solar Electric, Inc.
Updates
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Your actions are incredibly impactful. “Analysis reveals that individual and household actions have the potential to produce roughly 25–30 percent of the total emissions reductions needed to avoid dangerous climate change (>1.5°C rise).” Learn more here: https://hubs.li/Q02Fg5ZZ0
The powerful role of household actions in solving climate change
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“I think in the in the grandest sense of this it’s just the longevity that Namaste Solar has had in the area... I've always had just phenomenal service from the team at Namaste Solar on both installs. Again, it's around 10 years difference from the first set of installs to now. And so, it's just nice to see you’re so consistent.” – Cynthia Patterson, on why she chose Namaste Solar for two solar installs, 10 years apart. Read her full interview here: https://hubs.li/Q02CvsjQ0
Customer Spotlight: Cynthia Patterson
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Renewables accounted for 99% of new electricity connected to the U.S. grid from January to April of 2024. Transitioning our world to clean energy is something that’ll likely happen step by step. But it’s exciting when we see landslide moments like this. Read more here: https://hubs.li/Q02Fg6x30
Renewables account for 99% of new electricity connected to U.S. grid in 2024
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Battery storage is the only way your home can stay powered during a grid outage. And now, it’s more affordable than ever. New technology has driven down the price and Colorado homeowners have access to a generous number of rebates and incentives. Stacking them could save you big, making it possible to add battery storage to a solar installation for just a little bit more money than solar alone. Read our latest blog post to learn more: https://hubs.li/Q02GpnW90
All the Battery Storage Rebates Available to Colorado Homeowners (Including the Xcel Battery Rebate)
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Ever wonder how little fish like Namaste Solar compete with the big whales? Through a cooperative buying model, of course. It’s called Amicus Solar Cooperative and it’s the how values-driven solar companies, like Namaste Solar, are able to compete with giant conglomerates. Learn more here: https://hubs.li/Q02Fg3Jv0
Find the Best Local Solar Company with Amicus
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Safety is absolutely connected to integrity. “We’ve raised the bar in our approach to safety,” said Alex, a Namaste Solar Co-owner and Senior Construction Manager. “I think people paying attention to the details of our safety protocols absolutely bleeds into a higher quality product because they’re bringing that same attention to detail to every task that they do.” Learn more about how prioritizing safety impacts the final product here: https://bit.ly/3KKhOfk
Does Your Commercial Solar Installer Prioritize Safety? If Not, It’s a Problem
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Local, community based retailers are driving economic growth across America. “We found that despite the impacts of inflation and the aftermath of the pandemic, nearly 80% of consumers saw their Main Street as stable or growing compared to pre-pandemic. How are local retailers doing this? The answer is community.” There are three compelling reasons for this and connection is the common thread between them all. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3L82WYv
How local businesses drive community growth
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Last month we caught up with Jason Sharpe, our CEO, and Matt Johnson, VP of Residential, to talk about their combined 45+ years on the solar coaster. They touched on policy, what keeps them motivated, and what's important for the future of the industry. You can read the full interview here: https://bit.ly/4ee48qo
Riding the Colorado Solar Coaster: What Namaste Solar Has Learned and What’s Important Moving Forward
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