Allterra Solar

09/20/2024

If you live in Central Coast Community Energy territory, now is the time to add battery storage.

🌟 Take control of your energy future with 3CE’s Residential Battery Rebate Program! 🌿
With a home battery, you can lower your electric bills, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and contribute to a sustainable future.
Find out more: Residential Battery Rebate Program - Central Coast Community Energy (3cenergy.org)

06/29/2024

Today is the day! 🍻 🍷 🥘 Forks, Corks & Kegs, see you down there… Kaiser Permanente Arena

06/14/2024

Earlier this year, Allterra was awarded Small Business of the Year by the Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce. The awards gala was wonderful with incredible winners in the other categories. Congrats again to the recipients:

Person of the Year: Matt Wetstein, President, Cabrillo College
Business of the Year: David Lyng Real Estate
Organizations of the Year: United Way of Santa Cruz County
Lifetime (Legacy) Achievement: Bruce McPherson, Supervisor 5th District Santa Cruz County

Big thanks to Lucid Sound and Picture for the great videos!

In a region pulsating with innovation and environmental consciousness, Allterra Solar shines as the beacon of sustainable energy solutions, earning the esteemed title of Small Business of the Year. Since its establishment in 2004, Allterra Solar has risen to prominence as the foremost solar installation company on the Central Coast and South
Bay Area.

Founded by Monterey Bay natives James Allen and Nathaniel Allen, both UC Berkeley graduates with degrees in Environmental Science, Allterra Solar has evolved into a trailblazer in the solar industry. The company& #39;s commitment to environmental sustainability is rooted in its founders& #39; deep connection to the local community, instilled
by their parents, who were dedicated school teachers and avid nature enthusiasts.

Allterra Solar's unique approach to business and solar sets it apart in the industry. The company's focus on providing tailored solutions for every client underscores its commitment to customer satisfaction. Unlike other solar companies, Allterra advocates for owning solar systems rather than leasing, ensuring homeowners reap the full benefits of ownership. This customer-centric philosophy aligns with Allterra's status as a referral-based business, placing customer loyalty at the core of its success.

With over 35 passionate team members, Allterra Solar has created a thriving workplace that fosters innovation, creativity, and inclusivity. The company's commitment to its employees is evident in its comprehensive benefits, including healthcare, retirement savings, paid time off, and competitive wages. Regular staff appreciation events further reinforce a positive working environment.

Allterra Solar's impact on the Central Coast community extends beyond providing clean energy solutions. The company actively collaborates with local businesses, non-profits, and community organizations, contributing to the vibrancy and sustainability of the region. As solar installations grow, so do the benefits to local economies, creating jobs, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and keeping energy dollars within the community.

Since 2010, Allterra has made a substantial economic contribution, injecting over $50 million into the regional economy. This includes payroll to staff living locally, payments to locally owned businesses, and money spent within the community. Allterra Solar stands as a testament to the positive impact small businesses can have on both the local economy and the environment.

In honoring Allterra Solar as Small Business of the Year, we celebrate not only its technological and business achievements but also its unwavering commitment to community involvement, environmental stewardship, and setting the standard for sustainable business practices.

03/15/2024

Excited to support TEDxSantaCruz this year!

Countdown! Join us for TEDxSantaCruz Rising Together April 13, 2024 at the beautiful Crocker Theater at Cabrillo College.✨

Out of 500 tickets, only 40 left. Purchase at
https://cabrillovapa.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1801

02/23/2024

Excited to be a part of TEDxSantaCruz 2024, Rising Together!

We’re RISING TOGETHER with an incredible lineup of speakers! Take a look at tedxsantacruz.org/2024-speakers

Tickets are available now at tedxsantacruz.org

❌ Rising Together APR 13 at the Crocker Theater at Cabrillo College. Join us!

Pictured left to right from top:

Terry Carr, Co-founder, Vilij
Martin Vargas Vega, Founding Engineer, Habu
Esabella Bonner, Founder/Executive Director, Black Surf Santa Cruz
Jacob Martinez, Founder & CEO, Digital NEST
Nicole Beck, CEO, 2NDNATURE
Natalia Ocampo Peñuela, Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies, UC Santa Cruz
MariaElena DelaGarza, Executive Director, Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County
Juliano Calil, Founder, Virtual Planet Technologies, Inc
Kat Armstrong, Performance Artist, Drag Queen
Luna HighJohn-Bey, Lead Researcher, London Nelson Legacy Initiative
Madeline Aliah, Poet, Orator
Galina Hale, Professor of Economics, UC Santa Cruz
Kyra Bobinet, CEO, Fresh Tri
Effron "Donnie" Veal, Program Coordinator, Rising Scholars Cabrillo College
Stephen-Will Weir, Growth & Sustainability Expert, Radar 2030
Maria Cardenas, Executive Director, Ventures
Daisy Nunez, School Counselor, Watsonville High School
Antonella De La Tore Marcenaro, Founder/Executive Director, PUENTES
Cesar Rojas-Bravo, Astronomy Ph.D. Candidate, UC Santa Cruz
Jorge Guillen/Xinistra, Performance Artist, Drag Queen
Kara Mayberg Guzman, CEO/Co-founder, Santa Cruz Local
Alex Chavez-Guerrero, Software Engineer, SuperCMO

01/31/2024

Honored to be the Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year!

The Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce will presents “A Night of Stars,” an event that will showcase significant contributors in the community through the Community Recognition Awards.