Helping communities become energy independent and carbon neutral


"Community Renewable Solutions did a great job helping us install a 1 MW ground-mounted solar project at our site near Bakersfield. We're very happy with their work and with the completed solar project."

Ken Hunter, CEO, Vaquero Energy (Bakersfield)

Community Renewable Solutions, LLC, offers in-depth policy and technical advice for energy independence planning, renewable energy project planning and development, energy efficiency improvements and carbon emissions reduction planning. We specialize in California law and policy and can help in the following specific areas:

  • Solar Broker Services where we help you select the right solar installer and equipment, much like a mortgage broker helps people buy a home by finding the best mortgage deal
  • Climate Action Strategies for local governments and businesses
  • Energy Independence Plans for local governments and businesses, focused on renewable energy and energy efficiency
  • Designing, financing, building and operating "community-scale" renewable energy projects (up to 20 megawatts)
  • Drafting local, state or federal legislation for renewable energy and energy efficiency policy (feed-in tariffs, renewable portfolio standards, energy efficiency decoupling, etc.)
  • Speaking engagements on renewable energy law and policy, energy efficiency, climate change, and related issues

We are based in the beautiful town of Santa Barbara, California