Greenwave Solutions

What Greenwave Solutions does

Greenwave Solutions is a privately held, sole-proprietor electrical contracting business founded in 2003 by Jim DeVor and currently operating out of Atascadero, California under CA License #817951. The company provides six core services: residential electrical work (new construction, repairs, additions), commercial electrical and lighting design, solar installation, Green Build sustainable building projects, LED lighting consulting and upgrades, and general electrical service and repair. Customers are exclusively homeowners and small businesses on California's Central Coast, including Morro Bay, Los Osos, and Atascadero.

The business operates as an owner-operated service firm in which Jim DeVor personally manages customer relationships, performs estimates, and delivers the fieldwork himself. Revenue is generated through project-based fees for labor and materials, with custom quote-based pricing rather than published rate cards; billing is effectively pay-as-you-go per project. Customer acquisition relies almost entirely on word-of-mouth referrals, supplemented by a basic Squarespace website and organic social media presence on Instagram and Facebook. The underlying "technology" is traditional licensed trade expertise — there is no software platform, proprietary IP, API, or technology product.

The company has not raised external capital, has no subsidiaries or parent entities, and operates with no disclosed employees beyond the founder. Its competitive positioning emphasizes craftsmanship quality, lighting aesthetic sensibility, regulatory compliance expertise, and personal service, supported by testimonials from four named residential and small-business clients. The firm is bonded and insured and has maintained continuous operation across a 2006 relocation.

Name

Greenwave Solutions

Legal name

Greenwave Solutions

Website

https://greenwavesolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Greenwave Solutions is a sole-proprietor electrical contracting business founded in 2003 by Jim DeVor, providing residential and commercial electrical, solar, LED lighting, and sustainable building services to homeowners and small businesses on California's Central Coast.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Contracting Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731)

akta.pro primary industry

Energy & Renewables Specialty Contracting (Solar PV, Storage, EV Charging) (IMAFALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sustainable/Green Building & LEED Consulting (BPAHAKAG)

Keywords

• Electrical contracting services
• Residential electrical work
• Commercial electrical services
• Solar panel installation
• LED lighting upgrades

Headquarters

HQ city

Atascadero

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Electrical Contracting Services: Professional electrical contracting services for residential and commercial properties, including new construction, repairs, and renovations. Revenue generated through project-based fees for labor and materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Greenwave Solutions is an electrical contracting company delivering residential and commercial electrical services including new construction wiring, repairs, LED lighting upgrades, solar panel installation, and sustainable green building electrical work. Operating on California's Central Coast, the business is owner-operated by Jim DeVor who personally manages consulting, estimation, and project delivery. The company serves homeowners and small commercial clients with project-based, quote-driven engagements.

Product overview

Greenwave Solutions is an electrical contracting company offering a portfolio of related electrical services rather than a unified software product. The company provides six distinct service offerings: Residential Electrical Services, Commercial Electrical Services, Solar Installation, Green Build sustainable building projects, LED Lighting Consulting and Upgrades, and Electrical Service and Repair. These services are offered as standalone offerings that share common electrical expertise and are delivered by the same team to both residential and commercial customers on California's Central Coast.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Electrical Services Electrical repair, new construction, and installation services for residential homes. Delivered to homeowners on California's Central Coast, with the stated aim of leaving homes lighter, brighter, and more beautiful.
• Commercial Electrical Services Electrical services for commercial businesses focused on lighting design and ambiance creation to enhance the customer experience. Targeted at small business owners on California's Central Coast.
• Solar Installation Solar panel installation services enabling customers on the Central Coast of California to reduce or eliminate electric bills, increase property value, and adopt environmentally conscious energy solutions.
• Green Build Sustainable building project services using less power to make spaces more efficient while maintaining aesthetic appeal. Targeted at clients seeking environmentally conscious construction and efficiency upgrades.
• LED Lighting Consulting and Upgrades Consultation and installation services for LED lighting solutions, offering longer-lasting, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective lighting. Designed for residential and commercial customers seeking efficiency and aesthetic upgrades.
• Electrical Service and Repair Troubleshooting and repair services for electrical problems including wiring issues, faulty switches, short-circuit diagnosis, and storm or pest damage. Targeted at residential and commercial customers needing diagnostics and fixes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Drastically reduce or eliminate electric bills with solar installations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Sunrun: Largest U.S. residential solar installer offering solar panels, batteries, and EV chargers to homeowners — directly comparable to Greenwave's residential Solar Installation service, but with national scale and financing.
• ADT Solar: Residential solar and battery storage installer operating across multiple U.S. states — directly comparable residential solar installation service to Greenwave.
• Trinity Solar: Privately held residential solar installer active across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic — comparable homeowner-facing solar installation business model to Greenwave's solar offering.
• Blue Raven Solar: Regional residential solar installer focused on U.S. homeowners — comparable service model to Greenwave's solar installation line, but operating across multiple states with field crews.
• Mister Sparky Electric: National residential and commercial electrical service franchise performing wiring, lighting, panel, and repair work — the same core trade services Greenwave delivers, but at scale across many U.S. markets.
• Mr. Electric: Neighborly-branded franchise network offering residential and commercial electrical installation, repair, and lighting services — directly comparable service mix to Greenwave's residential/commercial electrical offering.
• Momentum Solar: Direct-to-consumer residential solar installer operating across multiple U.S. states — comparable customer profile, sales motion, and installation service to Greenwave's solar business.
• SunPower: Residential and commercial solar installer selling and installing PV systems to homeowners and businesses — comparable to Greenwave's solar offering on the Central Coast.

Emerging players

• Qmerit: Network of certified electrical contractors specializing in EV charger installation, battery storage, and home electrification — adjacent and increasingly overlapping with the LED, solar, and electrical upgrade work Greenwave performs.

Broad incumbents

• Tesla Energy: Broad incumbent offering residential and commercial solar (Solar Roof), battery storage (Powerwall), and EV chargers — overlapping with Greenwave's solar and LED efficiency offerings, but as part of a much larger energy portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xinstagram.com/squarespace
• Facebookfacebook.com/squarespace
• Instagraminstagram.com/squarespace

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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