Clean energy that pencils out.
Solar, storage, EV charging, and microgrids for California businesses, property owners, and homes. We model the economics, design the system, build it, and stand behind it.
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One company. Every step.
Select the path that matches your goals. Every engagement starts with a free, no-obligation evaluation.
Cut energy costs 30–70%. Protect against rate increases.
Solar, storage, and demand management for commercial facilities. We model the economics before you commit, and deliver systems that perform exactly as projected.
Home solar done right. Estates done differently.
From standard rooftop systems to multi-structure microgrids, we bring commercial-grade expertise to every residential project. Custom design. Premium equipment. One team, start to finish.
Monetize your rooftop. We handle the complexity.
We install solar on your property and manage tenant billing. You collect monthly revenue, your NOI increases, and your tenants get below-market electricity rates.
One subcontract. One point of contact. Zero headaches.
We integrate into your construction timeline. Plan reviews, value engineering, and jobsite-ready crews — all under one reliable CA-licensed subcontract.
From concept to commissioning, on time and on budget
Evaluate
We model the economics of your project before you commit a single dollar. If it doesn't pencil out, we'll tell you.
Design
Custom system design optimized for your roof, load profile, rate structure, and financial goals. Every detail accounted for.
Build
Installation is coordinated and quality-controlled by Symmetric, with trusted long-term crews who meet our standards. We manage permitting, utility coordination, and construction start to finish.
Support
We monitor performance, handle warranty claims, and stay available for the life of your system. Not just until the check clears.
Solar, storage, EV, and microgrids — fully integrated
One company accountable from start to finish. Every system is sold, designed, managed, and supported by Symmetric Energy — with trusted long-term field partners who meet our standards.
What our clients say
Real systems. Real results.
Pacific American Group — Industrial Rooftop
Self-financed rooftop solar selling power to the building tenant at 10% below PG&E rates. New landlord revenue stream, zero tenant disruption, EV chargers added as a tenant amenity.
Rooftop RevenueResidential Microgrid — Curved Roof Estate
Custom solar installation on a curved-roof estate with 240 kWh of battery storage. Full off-grid capability designed around the architecture, coordinated with the general contractor from design through commissioning.
Residential MicrogridHillside Compound Microgrid
Ground-mount solar array powering a hillside compound in Sonoma County. Integrated battery storage for full off-grid capability during outages. System designed around the terrain and landscape.
Compound MicrogridLower your energy costs. Know the numbers before you commit.
We design and build solar, storage, and microgrid systems for California commercial properties. Every project starts with a detailed financial model — so you see the ROI before you spend a dollar.
Built for every type of commercial property
Office & Retail
Cut electricity costs and protect against rate increases. Solar and storage make your property more attractive to tenants while reducing one of your largest operating expenses.
Schools & Institutions
Redirect energy savings to your mission. We help campuses, districts, and nonprofits go solar with financing structures built for public and tax-exempt entities.
Multi-Tenant Properties
Turn unused rooftop into monthly revenue. Sell below-market electricity to tenants, add EV charging, and boost NOI — with streamlined billing that keeps admin overhead low.
Industrial & Agricultural
Large energy loads mean large savings potential. We design high-capacity solar and storage for warehouses, cold storage, processing facilities, and agricultural operations across California.
Your roof. Your rate schedule. Your return.
Every commercial project starts with your facility: roof condition, utility tariff, load profile, and financial goals. We design for maximum economic return — then handle permitting, installation, and commissioning so you don't have to.
- Reduce electricity costs by 30–70%
- Hedge against utility rate increases for 25+ years
- Increase property value and attract tenants
- PPAs, leases, direct purchase, and PACE financing available
- Federal ITC and applicable state incentives (commercial eligibility varies)
Cut demand charges. Keep the lights on.
Battery storage turns solar into a 24-hour tool. We've been designing integrated solar+storage since 2018 — years before most competitors touched a battery.
Our systems shave demand charges (often 30–50% of commercial bills), provide backup for critical loads, and can earn revenue through utility demand response programs. Every system is sized around your actual usage patterns.
- Backup power for critical systems during grid outages
- Participate in utility demand response programs for additional revenue
- Standalone or paired with new/existing solar
EV charging that pays for itself.
California properties without charging infrastructure are already losing tenants and employees. We design and install Level 2 and DC fast charging for workplaces, retail, multi-family, and fleet operations.
Pair chargers with solar and storage to avoid costly grid upgrades and create a revenue stream from charging fees.
- Turnkey: site assessment through ongoing network management
- Utility coordination and load management included
- Solar+storage pairing minimizes grid upgrade costs
- Revenue-generating charging fee structures
Grid-independent when it matters most.
Healthcare facilities, data centers, emergency services, and remote operations can't afford downtime. A microgrid combines solar, storage, and intelligent controls into a self-sufficient power system that islands automatically when the grid goes down.
Our designs balance economics and resilience — reducing costs during normal operations while keeping you running when others go dark.
- Island from the grid automatically during outages
- Combine solar + storage + backup generation + smart controls
- Reduce peak demand charges by 40-60%
- Ideal for campuses, compounds, and critical infrastructure
See every site, every dollar, in real time
Every client gets access to our live portfolio dashboard — not a generic monitoring app, but a purpose-built platform showing what your systems are producing, saving, and earning across every site.
- Real-time generation, consumption, and savings across your entire portfolio
- Site-by-site performance leaderboard with anomaly detection
- Automated monthly reporting with ESG metrics and CO₂ tracking
- One view across solar, storage, and EV charging assets
Want to see what solar can do for your facility? Get a custom analysis in 48 hours.
Request a Free Evaluation →Results from real commercial projects
Pacific American Group — 1900 West Winton Ave
Self-financed rooftop solar selling power to tenants at 10% below PG&E rates. New landlord revenue, EV chargers as tenant amenity, automated billing.
Rooftop RevenueHusary 76 — Agricultural Rooftop
Rooftop solar across an active agricultural operation in Sonoma County. System designed around the working facility with no disruption to daily operations.
Commercial SolarTimber-Framed Solar Pavilion
Custom timber-framed outdoor canopy with bifacial solar panels integrated overhead. Generates clean power while creating a shaded gathering space below — solar designed into the architecture, not bolted onto it.
Architectural SolarModel the economics for your facility
Enter your property details below and see a preliminary estimate of your solar + storage ROI. This is a starting point — we'll build a detailed, site-specific model during your free evaluation.
Your Estimated Returns
How we determine if your facility qualifies
Not every property is a fit. Our evaluation process is designed to identify the projects where solar and storage deliver genuine financial return — and to tell you early if yours isn't one of them.
Facility Usage Review
We analyze 12–24 months of interval data to understand your consumption patterns, peak demand events, and seasonal variability.
TOU & Tariff Analysis
We map your current rate schedule, identify demand charge exposure, and model the impact of California's evolving Time-of-Use structures on your energy costs.
Site Assessment
Roof condition, electrical infrastructure, structural capacity, shading, and permitting. We evaluate every variable that affects cost and timeline.
Financial Model & Recommendation
You receive a detailed financial model with projected savings, payback timeline, financing options, and a clear go/no-go recommendation before you commit a dollar.
Symmetric managed the entire installation around our production schedule — zero downtime. The system offset 85% of our electricity in year one, and the economics they projected were spot-on.
Stop renting your electricity.
California rates have risen 40% in five years. Our solar and battery systems lock in your energy cost, protect you from outages, and start saving you money from month one.
Produce your own power instead of overpaying for it.
EV adoption and grid strain are pushing California rates higher every year. Solar locks in your cost today — and keeps saving you money for the next 25 years.
Cut your bill 40–70%
Most California homeowners save thousands per year. With net metering and battery storage, your system pays for itself — then keeps paying you back for 25+ years.
Protection from rate hikes
PG&E rates have risen 40% in the last five years. Solar locks in your energy cost at today's rate — shielding your household from annual increases that show no sign of slowing.
Power through outages
Wildfires, PSPS shutoffs, and grid failures are a reality of California living. Battery storage keeps your lights on, refrigerator running, and family comfortable when the grid goes dark.
Increase your home value
Homes with solar sell for an average of 4.1% more according to Zillow. And in California's energy-conscious market, buyers actively seek properties with solar + storage already installed.
Ready to see what you could save? It takes 30 seconds.
Get a Free Quote →Panels that produce. Batteries that protect.
Every system is designed around your home's roof geometry, usage patterns, and goals. Panels generate during the day; batteries store the excess for nighttime use, peak-rate hours, or grid outages.
Every system is designed specifically for the property — equipment selected from trusted manufacturers, layout optimized for your roof, and installed by a team that's delivered 200+ projects across California.
- Custom panel layout optimized for your roof and shading
- Whole-home battery backup — not just a few circuits
- Tier-one equipment with 25-year performance guarantees
- Flexible financing from $0 down through partners like Propel
Drive on your own electricity.
If you own an EV, solar is the fastest way to eliminate your fuel cost entirely. Level 2 home charging powered by your own panels means free miles — and a faster payback on your solar investment.
Our integrated systems share a single energy platform, so your car charges when panels are producing or when rates are lowest.
- Level 2 charging (240V) — full charge overnight
- Smart scheduling synced with solar production and TOU rates
- Works with Tesla, Ford, Rivian, BMW, and all major EVs
- Garage, carport, and outdoor installation options
Every home is different. Let's design the right system for yours.
Schedule a Free Evaluation →For properties that need more than a solar company.
Multi-structure estates, compounds, and luxury homes need expertise that consumer installers can't deliver. This is where our commercial background becomes your advantage.
We design residential microgrids that unify solar, storage, backup generation, EV charging, and load controls across every building on your property — coordinated with your architect, GC, and property manager.
- Main house, guest house, ADU, pool house — all on one system
- Multi-day battery backup with automatic islanding
- EV charging across garages, motor courts, and guest areas
- Dedicated project lead for white-glove coordination
Symmetric handled everything — permits, design, installation, inspection. We were generating our own power within six weeks. Our PG&E bill went from $480/month to under $30.
One team handles everything. You just watch your bill drop.
Site assessment, system design, permitting, installation, utility interconnection, monitoring — we manage it all. You get a dedicated project lead who keeps you informed at every step.
- Week 1: Free site evaluation and custom system design
- Weeks 2–3: Engineering, permits, and utility applications
- Weeks 4–5: Installed by professionally trained crews
- Week 6: Inspection, interconnection, and system activation
See what solar can save you
Your Estimated Returns
Everything you need to know
A typical California home system (8–12 kW) costs $24,000–$42,000 before any available incentives. We offer $0-down financing through partners like Propel that lets most homeowners go solar for less than their current electric bill. Ask us about current incentive programs during your evaluation.
Most residential installations are completed in 4–6 weeks from signed contract to system activation. The actual roof work typically takes 1–2 days. The majority of the timeline is permitting and utility interconnection — we handle all of it.
Battery storage is strongly recommended in California. It provides backup power during outages and PSPS events, lets you use stored solar energy during expensive peak-rate hours, and maximizes your savings under NEM 3.0. We design systems with and without storage based on your priorities.
Solar increases your home's resale value — studies show an average of 4.1% according to Zillow. If you own the system outright, the value transfers with the home. If financed, the loan can typically be transferred or paid off at closing.
Solar panels require very little maintenance — occasional rain handles most cleaning. We include system monitoring that alerts us if anything needs attention. Panels are warranted for 25 years, inverters for 12–25 years, and batteries for 10–15 years.
We bring commercial-grade experience to every residential project. Our team has delivered 200+ projects and 50+ MW across California. Every system is designed around the specific property — and we take on projects most residential installers can't: multi-structure estates, battery microgrids, and full EV integration.
Your rooftop should be earning money.
We install and operate rooftop solar that generates new revenue for property owners, increases NOI, and raises valuation — with automated tenant billing designed to minimize administrative overhead.
Model your rooftop's revenue potential
See how rooftop solar can impact your property's net operating income and valuation. Illustrative results — subject to site-specific engineering and 2026 tariff review.
Your Property Returns
The split-incentive problem — solved
In multi-tenant properties, the tenant pays the electricity bill but the landlord owns the roof. Neither side has enough incentive to invest alone. Our model aligns the economics for both — and automates the billing so nobody has to manage it.
For the Landlord
New monthly revenue from unused rooftop space. Higher property value through documented NOI increase. Stronger tenant retention. Multiple financing structures available, including options with no upfront capital.
For the Tenant
Immediate electricity savings — typically 10–15% below utility rates. No equipment to maintain, no contracts to manage, no changes to daily operations.
For Compliance & ESG
On-site solar improves your building's energy benchmarking score, supports AB 802 compliance, and gives tenants documented sustainability credentials for their own reporting.
California's AB 802 mandates that commercial buildings over 50,000 sq ft report whole-building energy usage annually, with performance standards tightening in 2026. Non-compliant properties face escalating fines, public disclosure penalties, and diminished asset value at disposition.
Rooftop solar is the highest-impact lever to improve your building's Energy Use Intensity (EUI) score. Our Integrated Energy Settlement System provides the automated production and consumption data you need for compliance reporting — eliminating manual data collection and ensuring your filings are accurate, on time, and audit-ready.
On-site solar directly reduces grid consumption, your primary benchmark metric.
Proactive compliance eliminates escalating penalties and public disclosure risk.
Compliant, energy-efficient buildings command premium valuations and lease rates.
Five steps to a revenue-generating rooftop
Site Assessment
We evaluate your property's solar potential, tenant load, and financial opportunity.
Turnkey Install
We design, permit, and install the solar system. You focus on your property.
Metering & Settlement
Our integrated energy settlement system handles tenant billing and revenue collection. A streamlined, white-label solution designed to keep administrative overhead low for your management team.
Tenant Savings
Tenants pay 10-15% less than utility rates. Happy tenants, longer leases.
Revenue Flows
Solar revenue flows to you monthly. NOI improves. Property valuation follows.
Pacific American Group — 1900 West Winton Ave, Hayward
Pacific American Group self-financed a 125 kW rooftop solar system at their industrial property in Hayward, CA. The system sells clean power directly to the building tenant at a 10% discount to PG&E rates — creating a new revenue stream for the landlord while cutting energy costs for the tenant.
- 125 kW rooftop solar — self-financed by the property owner
- Tenant pays 10% below PG&E rates — immediate and ongoing savings
- Landlord collects new monthly solar revenue, boosting NOI
- EV chargers added as a tenant amenity
- Automated metering and settlement — minimal admin overhead for the property manager
- Property value increased through documented NOI uplift
Track revenue, tenants, and performance — all in one place
You need to know exactly what your solar asset is producing and earning. Our dashboard gives you real-time visibility into generation, tenant billing, and NOI impact across every property — no spreadsheets required.
- Monthly solar revenue and tenant settlement tracking per property
- NOI uplift metrics for appraisal and refinancing documentation
- Automated billing reconciliation across all tenant meters
- Exportable reports for property managers and investors
Want to see what your rooftop is worth? We'll model it for free.
Request an Asset Assessment →Infrastructure that adds value from day one.
Solar carports, rooftop arrays, and integrated EV charging create visible, tangible improvements to your property — while generating revenue that goes straight to your bottom line. Our installations are built to last 25+ years with minimal maintenance.
See What Your Property Can Earn →Three ways to finance your rooftop solar asset
Roof Lease
We install the system at our cost and pay you a monthly lease for your rooftop space. No capital outlay — revenue begins when the system is commissioned.
Revenue Share
We co-invest in the system and share solar revenue with you. Lower upfront risk, with revenue growing as tenant consumption increases over time.
Owner-Operated (SaaS)
You own the system and use our billing and settlement platform to meter and collect from tenants. Full ownership, maximum revenue potential, professional infrastructure.
A solar sub who shows up and delivers.
We partner with Bay Area general contractors on new construction and renovation projects — solar, storage, and EV charging, fully integrated into your schedule. Your client gets a premium energy system. You get a subcontractor who executes and never makes you look bad.
Built for the way general contractors work
We fit your schedule
Solar and storage get coordinated around your construction timeline, not the other way around. We understand sequencing, hold dates, and what it means when you say "be ready Thursday."
Full scope. One point of contact.
Design, engineering, permitting, installation, interconnection, and commissioning — all coordinated by Symmetric. One scope of work. One company accountable.
Jobsite-ready crews
Our field teams carry OSHA-30, follow your site safety protocols, and coordinate professionally with other trades. No surprises, no callbacks, no headaches for your superintendent.
Have a project that needs solar or storage? Let's review the plans together.
Discuss a Project →Everything solar, storage, and EV — so you don't have to
System Design
Structural analysis, electrical design, and equipment selection coordinated with your architectural and MEP teams.
Permitting
We pull all solar/storage/EV permits and manage utility interconnection applications.
Installation
Rooftop solar, ground-mount, battery systems, EV chargers — installed by trained, quality-controlled crews on your timeline.
Commissioning
System testing, utility inspection coordination, and performance verification before we hand over the keys.
General contractors who trust us with their projects
Redhorse Constructors
San Rafael · Est. 1985
Pacific Ridge Constructors
Marin & Sonoma
Summit Professional Builders
Kentfield · Est. 1999
PLR Builders
Novato · Est. 2014
Piscatelli Roofing
San Anselmo · 45+ Years
We build what we promise. Then we stay.
No overselling. No corners cut. No disappearing after installation. Every project is grounded in honest economics, premium execution, and the kind of accountability that earns repeat business.
We handle the hard projects.
Solar alone is straightforward. Integrating storage, controls, EV charging, and utility interconnection into one system — that's where most firms fall short.
We design every project as a unified whole: generation, storage, demand management, and backup resilience, coordinated through a single control layer. The result is a facility that runs cleaner, costs less, and stays operational when the grid doesn't.
Every project starts with a financial model. If it doesn't pencil out, we tell you before a single dollar is committed.
Designing solar+storage since 2018.
Most solar companies added battery storage as an afterthought. We've been designing integrated solar+storage systems since 2018 — when the technology was still unproven to most of the industry.
That head start shows up in better designs, smoother installs, and systems that perform as projected. It's why general contractors, property managers, and homeowners trust us with their most demanding projects.
Talk to Our Team →The team behind your project
Elliott Jessup
Elliott leads Symmetric Energy with a hands-on approach rooted in safety, meticulous planning, and technical excellence. He oversees every project from feasibility through commissioning, ensuring each one reflects the company's commitment to integrity and long-term client value.
Marius Winger
Marius brings a global engineering perspective and deep financial services experience to Symmetric's operations. With degrees in mechanical engineering and business from three countries, he bridges the gap between technical execution and sound business strategy.
Marty Yudice
Marty brings 30+ years of construction and electrical infrastructure experience to Symmetric's field operations. He oversees project execution from pre-construction planning through commissioning, coordinating crews, supply chain, and system performance to ensure every installation is built right, on schedule, and built to last.
Dani Vasilijevic
Dani keeps Symmetric's projects moving through every phase of execution — from permitting and utility interconnection to incentive applications and final commissioning. She coordinates across installation crews, customers, and internal teams with the organizational precision that ensures nothing falls through the cracks.
Harold Rhodes
Harold brings deep expertise as a drafter, designer, and engineer to Symmetric's most complex projects. He delivers precision-engineered PV and ESS plan sets and proposals, drawing on both electrical and structural design experience to solve the toughest technical challenges in collaboration with the wider engineering team.
What we stand for
Integrity first
We tell you what a project will actually deliver — not what you want to hear. If it doesn't make financial sense, we'll say so, even if it means walking away.
Design driven by data
Every design decision is backed by site data and load analysis, not sales quotas. The details determine whether your system performs for 5 years or 25.
Long-term thinking
We build relationships and systems designed to last decades. Our growth comes from referrals and repeat business — not aggressive sales tactics.
Economics you can verify
Solar is an investment, not a feel-good purchase. We model every project around IRR, payback, and 25-year savings — and we show you the math before you sign anything.
In the news
CleanSpark, Symmetric Energy team up to build residential, commercial microgrids in California
CleanSpark (NASDAQ: CLSK) partnered with Symmetric Energy to develop microgrid projects across Northern California, combining CleanSpark's intelligent controls with Symmetric's solar+storage design expertise.
Top Solar Contractors — Symmetric Energy ranked #387 nationally
Recognized on Solar Power World's annual Top Solar Contractors list, the industry's most comprehensive ranking of U.S. solar installers by volume and capability.
Maxeon Partner Testimonial: Symmetric Energy
CEO Elliott Jessup featured in Maxeon Solar Technologies' partner spotlight at RE+ 2024, discussing why Symmetric specifies Maxeon panels for premium residential and commercial installations.
Symmetric Energy's professionalism and expertise were evident throughout the entire process, from sales to installation. The team assessed our needs thoroughly and proposed solutions that exceeded expectations.
A local boutique outfit that is extremely helpful, honest, and fun to work with. They really educated us on energy security and what was possible for our home.
Symmetric Energy installed a 21 kW ground-mount system with 40 kWh battery storage. I'm really happy with the result and the process. They handled everything from permitting to commissioning.
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What we're thinking about.
Practical perspectives on solar economics, storage strategy, California energy policy, and building smarter energy infrastructure.
The hidden ROI of commercial batteries: beating demand charges
Most solar proposals miss the biggest savings opportunity. For commercial facilities, demand charges can represent 30–50% of the bill. Battery storage drives 15–20% IRR.
Why a standard home battery can't run a luxury estate microgrid
Consumer-grade batteries fail luxury compounds. High-capacity properties require commercial-grade engineering for inrush currents and seamless islanding.
Navigating 2026 California energy benchmarking (AB 802) without losing NOI
Under AB 802, buildings over 50,000 sq ft must track EUI. We engineer compliance mandates into a revenue event that increases NOI and property valuation.
NEM 3.0 realities: why standalone residential solar no longer pencils out
Export values have dropped 75%. If you install panels without a battery today, you're giving power to the utility for pennies. Storage is now mandatory for real ROI.
Why we refuse to subcontract our core engineering
Many solar "companies" are sales organizations. We keep engineering and design in-house so GC partners get a single, accountable partner — not a fragmented vendor chain.
Roof lease vs. owner-operated solar: which is better for landlords?
Leasing your roof leaves 80% of the value on the table. We break down the financial tradeoffs, tax benefits, and long-term NOI impact of each model.
California's grid instability: from backup power to true energy independence
Standard grid-tied solar shuts down during blackouts. Islanding-capable battery systems keep your home running through multi-day PSPS events and storms.
Architectural solar: integrating generation without compromising design
Premium solar should be felt, not seen. We specify flush-mount panels, hidden conduit runs, and internal wiring to respect the architect's intent.
Evaluating residential solar quotes: what to look for (and what to ignore)
Your inbox is full of "Free Solar" pitches. Here's how to cut through the gimmicks using price per watt, battery sizing, and labor warranty as your filters.
The true cost of delaying EV charging at commercial facilities
Tenants are filtering out properties without workplace charging. We bypass grid upgrade bottlenecks by integrating chargers with solar and storage.
Navigating PG&E interconnection delays: a guide for GCs
A finished project sitting idle waiting for PTO freezes final payments. We file Rule 21 months before construction starts to protect your timeline.
Future-proofing your home: the financial case for whole-home battery backup
Outage protection is just the start. Rate arbitrage, property value premiums, and a 15-year utility rate hedge make batteries a smart financial move.
Why we specify Maxeon, REC, and Sol-Ark for high-stakes projects
Cheap equipment collapses your financial model in year 15. We build 25-year infrastructure with the lowest degradation rates and most robust inverters in the industry.
Cap rates and kilowatts: the financial case for commercial solar
Commercial solar delivers 15–22% IRR by combining the 30% ITC, accelerated depreciation, and demand charge elimination. It's a fiduciary responsibility.
How high-end EV charging changes your home's energy load
A Level 2 charger pulls as much power as central AC. We size your solar array and program smart charging to prevent your bill from skyrocketing.
Have a question about solar economics, storage strategy, or California energy policy? We're happy to talk through it.
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