Our Qualifications

VT Master Licensed solar electricians #EM-07614

Vermont SSREIP photovoltaic full-partner

OSHA 30 Hr Construction Safety and Health

Designed, installed, and commissioned more than 9 megawatts of grid-tied PV over 25 years

NABCEP certified since 2009

Tesla Powerwall Certified Installer

Enphase Battery Certified Installer

Experienced, Professional Photovoltaic Design and Installation

Our company was co-founded by Simon Piluski, a licensed master solar electrician and multi-generation Vermonter. With over 25 years of experience in the solar electrical and mechanical trade, he has become one of Vermont’s key experts in the solar field. Together with Victoria Roberts,co-founder and business manager, they lead our team of experts in designing, installing and servicing ground mounted and rooftop solar systems, and energy storage systems, from large commercial to small residential sites. The Southern Vermont Solar team provides the personal attention you are looking for as you go through the process of going solar.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to be a sustainable, value-driven local business that helps our community make the bold transition off of fossil fuels. We deliver exceptional customer service and rewarding green careers to our employees in the shift to clean, renewable energy. Our work is a reflection of our commitment to investing in the improvement of our community.

OUR CORE VALUES AND PROMISE

• We use our technical expertise to customize solar systems to fit your unique site and personal goals: Southern Vermont is not a cookie-cutter community, and neither is our work. We take the time and have the expertise to consider your future renewable electrical goals to deliver an optimal design with scalable options that can grow as your needs change. Whether you are building your dream net zero home, or upgrading your outdated, inefficient systems, we will help you plan long-term energy goals for your home to reduce or eliminate the need for dirty, expensive propane, oil, and gas. Many families can not make all these changes at once, and we are here to help with the big picture and transition you to a sun sourced electric powered home.

• We guarantee our outstanding work and equipment: We offer our customers a 12 year workmanship warranty, and use only premium materials and equipment from the most reputable manufacturers with solid long term warranties.  If a warranty claim is necessary, we will work with our manufacturers to provide a solution and remedy within an acceptable time frame, limiting the down-time and loss of production.

• Our electrical work is professional, clean, and exceeds all safety standards, NEC requirements, and local/state regulations. Our customers are always impressed by our electrical work. Solar electricity is Simon’s passion, and it will show up in your project, whether it is a residential installation or a 500 kilowatt commercial project. You may be surprised to learn that in Vermont MANY solar installers are not licensed electricians. We safely and efficiently design, install, integrate, and upgrade electrical systems following local and national code.

• We do NOT sub-contract: We use our qualified and long term trusted employees who are experts at roof and ground mounted systems to install your solar.

• Our team does not work on commission—NO HARD SALES, JUST FAIR PRICING & TRUSTED ADVICE Get authentic, education-based advice without high pressure sales. We are your ally and will help you make a good decision.

• All Installation waste is recycled or repurposed: We keep waste to a minimum and out of the landfill, and your site will be left safe and clean.

• We are your neighbors and care about you and our community: We are not a company just worried about our bottom line or expansion, but actively care about the sustainable well-being of the community we live in, our employees, and the people we serve. We hold ourselves accountable, and are motivated to go above and beyond in everything we do.

• We are committed to creating fulfilling, livable wage jobs that feed our local economy: Investing in our company is investing in our community, keeping money local and the economy strong.

We are proud members of Renewable Energy Vermont and The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners®