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We are dedicated to helping our clients achieve their energy goals so that they might spend more time serving their communities. SunSource is democratizing energy by connecting homeowners, businesses, and communities to sustainable technology and services. We are committed to empower people with choice through solutions that offer energy independence and security at an affordable price.

A solar proposal and an energy plan are two different documents. Most organizations are handed the first one and assume ...
09/01/2026

A solar proposal and an energy plan are two different documents. Most organizations are handed the first one and assume they received the second.

A proposal covers system size, cost, estimated production, and payback. Every company that looks at your building will produce one.

A plan answers what a proposal doesn't reach. What happens when the roof needs work partway through. Who services the equipment when something fails. How the federal credit reaches an organization that doesn't pay federal income tax. What changes if the building's use changes.

Those questions decide whether a system serves the mission for its full life or becomes a problem somebody inherits.

If what you've been handed is a proposal, ask for the plan.

Fall arrives with a rhythm most mission-driven organizations know well. Program year kickoff. Board retreats. Fiscal yea...
08/25/2026

Fall arrives with a rhythm most mission-driven organizations know well. Program year kickoff. Board retreats. Fiscal year prep.

If solar is coming up in one of those conversations, here's a small starting point.

The right first question isn't "should we install solar this year?" It's "what would twenty years of predictable energy costs mean for the mission we exist to serve?"

That reframes the conversation. Moves solar from operations into strategy.

We're here whenever the timing is right for your organization.

Solar panels get most of the attention. Batteries do the work most people don't see.For California faith communities and...
08/18/2026

Solar panels get most of the attention. Batteries do the work most people don't see.

For California faith communities and nonprofits, solar plus storage has become the resilience infrastructure that keeps the mission running during PSPS events, wildfires, and grid outages.

A solar system without batteries goes quiet when the grid does. A solar system with batteries keeps the lights on, the refrigerator running, and the community space usable as a shelter or resource hub.

That's why we design solar and storage as an integrated system for most partners now.

08/11/2026

July 25 was a day worth celebrating.

Coastside Lutheran Church in Half Moon Bay opened its doors to celebrate the activation of its new solar and battery system.

Coastside is a small congregation but stays busy all week. The kitchen serves 130+ free breakfasts on Wednesdays and Thursdays. AA groups, a pride chorus, a community orchestra, and a cooking-skills program all meet here through the week.

"We're a small organization, but we have a big impact," says Rev. Sue Holland, the pastor. "We use the gifts we have for the benefit of the whole town."

With solar and batteries, Coastside Lutheran is preparing to become a resilience hub for the community, ready to keep the lights on when storms take the grid down.

"The more money we can save, the more we can use in our ministries."

Thank you to Rev. Sue Holland and Coastside Lutheran for including us in this moment.

Sierra Pacific Synod - ELCA

08/07/2026

On Sunday, Community Congregational Church, UCC in Benicia celebrated the activation of their new solar energy system.

Rev. Casey Tinnin, our Director of Community Outreach and Impact, preached that morning. After worship, the congregation gathered outside for a blessing of the panels and ice cream from Double Rainbow Cafe - Benicia, a local Benicia small business we partnered with for the celebration.

A Sunday afternoon of a church, a local business, and a neighborhood all showing up in the same place. That's what we love about this work.

Thank you Community Congregational, and thank you Double Rainbow.

Earlier this summer, the Yurok Tribal Council selected SunSource as a partner for the Yurok Elder Solar Program.We'll be...
08/04/2026

Earlier this summer, the Yurok Tribal Council selected SunSource as a partner for the Yurok Elder Solar Program.

We'll be installing solar systems on tribal elders' homes across Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity Counties, helping reduce utility costs, provide backup power during outages, and support the community's move toward true energy sovereignty.

The program was launched by Chairman James and the Yurok Tribal Council to honor the elders who carry the Tribe's traditions, language, and ceremonies.

Deep thanks to Chairman James, Vice Chair Rose Sylvia, Director Raymond McQuillen, and the Yurok Planning and Community Development Department for building this program with such care.

More to come as installations begin.

Yurok Tribe

A quiet mid-year reflection. ☀️In the first half of 2026, more than a dozen congregations and nonprofits joined our part...
07/28/2026

A quiet mid-year reflection. ☀️

In the first half of 2026, more than a dozen congregations and nonprofits joined our partner network. Different starting reasons. Stewardship. Sovereignty. Budget pressure. But a consistent through-line.

The savings aren't the point. The mission is. The savings are how the mission gets funded.

If you're heading into a budget cycle this fall, this might be the season to start.

Energy sovereignty: what happens when a community generates its own power and stops being dependent on extractive system...
07/21/2026

Energy sovereignty: what happens when a community generates its own power and stops being dependent on extractive systems. ☀️

For Tribal Nations, faith communities, and mission-driven nonprofits, the framing differs but the destination is similar. A community in right relationship with the energy it draws.

That's the work we exist to support.

Most people think a solar project ends at commissioning. For us, that's closer to the beginning. ☀️The work of being a l...
07/14/2026

Most people think a solar project ends at commissioning. For us, that's closer to the beginning. ☀️

The work of being a long-term energy partner is everything that comes after the panels go up. Service. Monitoring. Board questions. System expansion. The relationship that lets a community treat their energy plan as a 25-year asset.

The install is the start.

07/10/2026

☀️Yurok Tribe Selects Contractors to Install Solar Systems on Elders’ Homes - Program Supports Yurok Elders by Reducing Costs and Increasing Energy Reliability☀️

This week, the Yurok Tribal Council selected two contractors to implement a new program to install solar panels on tribal elders’ homes.

This summer, SUNSOURCE Inc., and Wild Rivers Electric, under the direction of the Yurok Planning and Community Development Department, will install solar panels on 30 to 40 homes in Humboldt, Del Norte and Trinity Counties.

“This project is especially meaningful to me. We launched this program to help reduce the financial strain on our cherished elders,” said Joseph L. James, who spearheaded the program’s development. “By investing in solar energy for our elders, we’re strengthening and empowering our Tribal community for a more resilient future.”

“Delivering dependable, clean energy to our elders is a major stride toward true energy sovereignty,” added Vice Chair Rose Sylvia.

Supported by TERO fees, the program supplies solar panels, batteries, and other essential equipment. Participants in the solar program were selected from four groups, with priority given to the eldest individuals. The groups include: ages 90 and above, 80 and above, 70 and above and 60 and above. To qualify, elders must own their homes. The Tribe conducted outreach to tribal elders in person and via a special mailout to let them know about this new program.

“The Planning Department is working hard to ensure the installation goes as smoothly as possible,” said Yurok Planning and Community Development Department Director Raymond McQuillen.

In Yurok culture, elders are honored for safeguarding the Tribe’s traditions, language, and ceremonies. They play a vital role in passing down oral histories and spiritual teachings to younger generations. Their knowledge and life experiences are fundamental to the Tribe’s strength and well-being.

The Tribal Council established the Elder Solar Program to ease the financial burden on elders, many of whom are on a fixed income. The solar systems will also ensure elders have electricity during the many power outages that occur in this region as a result of fires and floods. The sun-powered infrastructure will also increase the value of elders’ homes.

The Tribe plans to continue this program next summer and for the foreseeable future. Those who were not selected to receive solar panels this year were added to a waitlist. To sign up to get on the waitlist, elders or their caregivers are asked to fill out the application below or contact Planning Director Raymond McQuillen by phone 855-559-8765 ext. 6062 or by email at [email protected]

Here is a link to the application - https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/f6a33198d82d4e91a3fccfd954427c1d

The Tribe is building its capacity to install solar systems. The Yurok Planning and Community Development Department recently led an initiative to install solar panels on 21 family homes between Weitchpec and Wautec.

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