EGT Solar

09/01/2026

Meet Shane Sherrod, First-Year Electrical Apprentice at EGT Solar! 🌞

Shane joined EGT earlier this summer, and he’s been a great addition to our install crew. During his off hours, he’s busy continuing his education via College of Western Idaho’s electrical program and spending time with his family. ⚡️

Read on for our Q&A with Shane. 👇🏼

💬 LOCAL TO:
“Kuna. I have lived in Idaho for about 27 years.”

💬 PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
“I used to be a Certified Pharmacy Tech, but found out it didn't keep my interest. I then went into HVAC distribution in a warehouse, then moved on to a beef plant where I promoted to different departments, ultimately ending there as an Industrial Electrician. I saw a post on Facebook about EGT hiring, and I have always been interested in getting solar panels to live off-grid, so I thought, what better way to learn than to work somewhere that I can continue my education as an electrician and learn to install solar myself? I am in my second year of school in the electrical program at CWI.”

💬 MOST PASSIONATE ABOUT:
“The opportunity to build and grow myself, as well as the opportunity to fulfill my dream of living in a remote area and still having power.”

💬 GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:
“My greatest achievement in my life would be my wife and kids. They're the reason I strive every day to improve myself.”

💬 FUN FACT:
“I became an Eagle Scout at the age of 14.”

💬 FAVORITE SUNNY DAY PASTIMES:
“Anything outside/the mountains: camping, hunting, fishing, etc.”

💬 A CAUSE WITH SPECIAL MEANING:
“Raising awareness for veteran su***de. Locally, I helped raise money for a non-profit called Ride for 22.”

💬 COOLEST APPLICATION OF SOLAR:
“The whole home backups, because that's something that intrigues me and aligns with my future goals.”

08/27/2026

Community Spotlight: Assistance League of Boise 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼

Assistance League of Boise’s mission is to improve the lives of children and adults in the community through its volunteers and programs. The organization helps meet the essential needs in our community so families can flourish.

Now that Treasure Valley schools are in session, Assistance League’s school-aged programs, like Operation School Bell® and Teen Retail, are especially needed. Operation School Bell® provides brand new clothing and shoes to eligible elementary school-aged children throughout Ada County. For some children, this will be the first time they have had a new pair of shoes, a warm coat, or a toothbrush of their own. New clothing has the potential to boost self-esteem, encourage school attendance, and improve academic performance.

2024–25 numbers for:

Operation School Bell® (Ada County):
📝 3,349 elementary age students served, with each child given:
🧤 2 pairs of pants, 2 t-shirts, sweatshirt, winter coat, hat, & gloves
🧦 6 pairs of underwear, 6 pairs of socks, shoes, personal care kit, & book

Teen Retail (Ada County):
📓 1,226 junior high/middle school and high school students served
🛍️ Each student given $200 to spend on clothes and shoes at JCPenney

Operation School Supplies (Ada County):
📚 14,859 students served
🖇️ Supplies are purchased and assembled for each participating school
🏫 School counselors then pick up and distribute supplies

From Assistance League of Boise:
“We are fortunate to have many volunteers who are dedicated to working Operation School Bell®. Each day we have approximately 75 students come to our facility to receive brand new clothing. We have a minimum of 15 volunteers involved every day. We will dress approximately 3700 preschool through elementary school students in Ada County and another 200 in Canyon County in 2026–27.”

To learn more and to get involved and/or donate, visit Assistance League of Boise’s website (🔗 in comments).

A big thank you to all Assistance League of Boise volunteers and donors for your time and generosity, and for supporting kids in our community! 🫶🏼

08/26/2026

⚠️ BE AWARE: reputable solar companies will never pressure a customer to sign a contract before they’ve been able to answer these important questions:

☑️ How much electricity will this system realistically produce?
☑️ What portion of my energy use will solar offset?
☑️ How will my utility’s current billing and interconnection policies affect my system?
☑️ What assumptions/math are being used in projected savings?
☑️ What incentives may apply to my household, and which ones aren’t guaranteed?
☑️ Who will be responsible for answering my questions after installation?
☑️ Is this company established locally, licensed, and available to support this system over time?

Read our latest blog post to learn more about EGT Solar's community-first approach and why our local-to-Idaho sales team never knocks on doors.

Solar door knockers and high-pressure sales tactics tend to give rooftop solar a bad reputation. At EGT Solar, we do things much differently.

08/18/2026

We’d rather earn our customers' trust through helpful conversations than win a project through high-pressure sales tactics.

Thank you, Todd and Becky, for your business!

08/12/2026

It’s back-to-school month for many students in the Treasure Valley, and Whittier Elementary is again starting the year with solar overhead. 📚☀️

EGT completed this massive rooftop solar array for the school last fall, and Whittier is already seeing a major impact from nearly a year’s worth of generating its own energy on campus. Stay tuned in the coming weeks, as we’ll be sharing data about the school’s energy offset!

Which Idaho schools would you like to see install solar panels?

08/07/2026

Meet Aden McIntosh, Installer for EGT Solar! 👷🏻‍♂️☀️

Aden joined our install crew last summer after exploring a lineman program and developing an interest in learning the solar trade. He quickly gained the respect and praise of skilled electricians and installers on our crew, and proved himself to be a reliable, go-to team member within just a few months of working in the field. We appreciate Aden’s work ethic and enthusiasm for getting hands-on experience with all kinds of installations.

When he’s not on the job, you’ll likely find Aden on the river or in a pool on a warm, sunny day.

Read on for our Q&A with Aden:

💬 TIME WITH EGT SOLAR: 1 year

💬 RESIDES IN:
Boise

💬 BACKGROUND:
After graduating high school, I went through a lineman program in hopes of learning the trade. Once graduating, I decided I liked the idea of producing green energy and applied at EGT in hopes of learning more about solar power.

💬 MOST PASSIONATE ABOUT:
One thing I really enjoy about the solar industry is all of the different types of ways to install solar, along with the everyday challenge of installing solar panels on different roofs.

💬 FAVORITE SUNNY DAY PASTIMES:
On a sunny, warm day, I love getting in the water, either the Boise River, a pool, or any sort of lake.

💬 BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:
Being invited to and attending a KidBiz [youth entrepreneurship] awards ceremony. My friend and I were the only ones to receive a trophy for our work relating to KidBiz in our entire school.

💬 FUN FACT:
Something that always surprises people about me is that before moving here to Boise, I lived in Hawaii for the first 11 years of my life. I was born and raised there and still visit family there often.

💬 A CAUSE WITH SPECIAL MEANING:
A cause that I support is renewable energy, and I support it by helping build it. I think it’s really important as a society to push towards green energy.

💬 COOLEST APPLICATION OF SOLAR:
Out in space on satellites. I’ve always found this application of solar extremely interesting, and it looks pretty awesome, too.

08/06/2026

Solar Win: Kuna Counseling 🙌🏼

Kuna Counseling Center’s mission is “to empower people to make positive change.” They previously modeled this commitment by installing a solar array, where power could be generated right from their rooftop.

The counseling center’s 76 solar panels were connected to a single meter, producing roughly 170% of that meter’s energy needs. While the extra energy generated credits, much of it couldn’t be used on-site.

To improve the system’s efficiency, our team relocated 33 panels to a second meter on the property and added battery backup for essential equipment. Now, both meters have access to solar power, helping Kuna Counseling use more of the energy produced in real time rather than relying on credit transfers between accounts.

We’re proud to stand behind this project and pleased that it is supporting a community-oriented organization and keeping resources invested locally. ☀️🔋

07/23/2026

Thank you, Idaho, for making EGT Solar Boise's Best Solar Company! ⚡️🎉

And thank you to the Boise Weekly and the Idaho Press for honoring the people and organizations making a positive impact on our community.

A big congratulations to all of this year's winners! 🙌🏼

07/22/2026

For the tenth year in a row, EGT Solar has been named a Top Solar Contractor by Solar Power World! 🎉

Highlights from the 2026 list:
⚡️ EGT is ranked at No. 266 in the nation, installing 3,119 kilowatts (kW)/3.119 megawatts of solar power in 2025.
⚡️ We increased our installed kW by 150% over the previous year.
⚡️ A few notable projects in the past year include the Caldwell Executive Airport, Whittier Elementary School, and Bogus Basin's rental shop.

We're extremely honored to receive this recognition — and we plan to continue empowering our community with energy alternatives, helping homeowners and business owners get relief from rising energy costs.

Thank you for your support, Idaho! ☀️

EGT Solar is locally owned and operated, having installed solar in Idaho since 2009. With over 5,000 installs and all 5-star ratings, you can trust us to do the job right the first time.

07/20/2026