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SunWork Bay Area

Our nonprofit helps homeowners with low electricity bills go solar. We serve the San Francisco Bay Area including the East Bay, Peninsula, and South Bay.

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SunWork is a nonprofit organization with industry professionals who train volunteers to help with small solar installations. Our model enables us to provide you with cost savings up to 1/3 below conventional costs.

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Volunteer

Learn more about solar by becoming a volunteer. As a trained volunteer you will learn about installing solar panels, placing inverters, running wires, and many other essential activities associated with small solar installations.

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Our Mission

To make solar energy more affordable and widespread with the help of trained volunteers.

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Coverage Areas

We install rooftop solar systems for homes and small nonprofits in the following locations:

Western Alameda County

Albany
Berkeley
Dublin
Emeryville

Fremont
Hayward
Livermore
Newark

Oakland
Piedmont
Pleasanton
San Leandro

Union City

Albany
Berkeley
Dublin
Emeryville
Fremont
Hayward
Livermore
Newark
Oakland
Piedmont
Pleasanton
San Leandro
Union City

Not covered: City of Alameda

Southwestern Contra Costa County

Danville
El Cerrito
Kensington

Lafayette
Moraga
Orinda

Pleasant Hill
Richmond
San Pablo

San Ramon
Walnut Creek

Danville
El Cerrito
Kensington
Lafayette
Morago
Orinda
Pleasant Hill
Richmond
San Pablo
San Ramon
Walnut Creek

San Mateo County

Atherton
Belmont
Brisbane
Broadmoor
Burlingame
Colma
Daly City
East Palo Alto

El Grenada
Emerald Hills
Foster City
Half Moon Bay
Highlands-Baywood Park
Hillsborough
La Honda
Loma Mar

Menlo Park
Millbrae
Moss Beach
Montara
North Fair Oaks
Pacifica
Pescadero
Portola Valley

Redwood City
San Bruno
San Carlos
San Gregorio
San Mateo
South San Francisco
West Menlo Park
Woodside

Atherton
Belmont
Brisbane
Broadmoor
Burlingame
Colma
Daly City
East Palo Alto
El Grenada
Emerald Hills
Foster City
Half Moon Bay
Highlands-Baywood Park
Hillsborough
La Honda
Loma Mar
Menlo Park
Millbrae
Moss Beach
Montara
North Fair Oaks
Pacifica
Pescadero
Portola Valley
Redwood City
San Bruno
San Carlos
San Gregorio
San Mateo
South San Francisco
West Menlo Park
Woodside

Santa Clara County

Campbell
Cupertino
Gilroy
Los Altos

Los Altos Hills
Los Gatos
Milpitas
Monte Sereno

Morgan Hill
Mountain View
Saratoga
San Jose

Santa Clara
Sunnyvale

Campbell
Cupertino
Gilroy
Los Altos
Los Altos Hills
Los Gatos
Milpitas
Monte Sereno
Morgan Hill
Mountain View
Saratoga
San Jose
Santa Clara
Sunnyvale

Note: We work with nonprofits in Palo Alto, but do not install solar for homes in Palo Alto.

San Francisco

We work with nonprofits in San Francisco, but do not install solar for homes.

Santa Cruz County

We can sometimes accommodate solar installs in Northern Santa Cruz county. Please fill out the request quote form or send email to info@sunwork.org.

Events: Learn About Solar

We offer volunteer training for people who want to help install solar panel systems as well as workshops for those who are interested in solar for their own home.

Apr

22

Thu

Everything You Should Know About Home Energy in 30 Minutes

Register

Apr 22 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Learn about how policy and the market is changing your energy bill and how you can adapt!

Learn about how government policy and the energy market are changing your energy bill, the best way to address energy costs in your home, and how to make your home healthier and more comfortable. Immediately after, you will have the opportunity to choose a breakout room to learn more about the programs and resources that best fit your situation.

Breakout rooms:

What are “Time of Use” Rates and How To Adapt
Getting Started with Easy Ways to Save
Learning More About Your Home through In-Home Audits
How to Upgrade and Get Rebates
Electrifying for a Zero Emission, Renewable Home

For more information about the Bay Area Regional Energy Network programs, visit www.bayren.org

Solar Reviews

A sales pitch from a different solar company ironically led us to a great experience with SunWork. The pitch showed us that an installation is...

Baby D. - Oakland

I been researching the solar installation costs and companies. Every solar company claimed and gave the presentation to impress us on how great they...

Ashish A. - San Jose

All I can say is WOW. These guys are so professional from beginning to end. We didn't think we could get solar, due to our small electric bill and...

Chocolate I. - San Jose

We had such a great experience with our SunWork installation in August. Communication was excellent. I participated in the installation, which was a...

Leif B. - Berkeley

It's an amazing company!! They installed a complete system on my house. I usually do the work on my house and can be very specific on doing a job...

Sean P. - Castro Valley

Thanks Reuben and the SunWork team! We're excited about raising the next generation in a carbon friendly household.

Jonathan E. - Oakland

SunWork installed a central inverter with a Secure Power Feature. As long as the sun is shining, I can power up to 1,500 W of devices from my PV...

Marshall G. - Sunnyvale

In collaboration with Facebook and Menlo Spark, SunWork installed a 24 kW solar array on the clubhouse for the Boys & Girls Club in Belle Haven. Our...

James - Boys & Girls Club, Menlo Park

There are many solar installers competing for business, but few provide the customer service and expertise that we found in abundance with SunWork....

Sara T. - Atherton

SunWork was, without a doubt, the most comprehensive and perfect service we have experienced. Typically the cost of any remodel, addition, or home...

Lynda S. - San Jose

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