Georgia Solar Energy Association

What Georgia Solar Energy Association does

Georgia Solar Energy Association (GA Solar) is a Georgia-based nonprofit membership trade association founded in 2004 that supports the distributed solar and storage industry in the state. The organization serves solar installers, EPCs, distributors, manufacturers, residential homeowners, commercial property owners, farmers, government agencies, nonprofits, and educational institutions through four functional pillars: public education, consumer protection, professional development/workforce connection, and policy advocacy. GA Solar's core products are not technology offerings but rather tiered memberships, advocacy campaigns (e.g., testimony before the Georgia Public Service Commission on monthly-netting expansion), and curated programs such as the annual Solar Summit and regional networking events.

Underlying technology is essentially not applicable: GA Solar is an advocacy and community organization rather than a product or software company. The organization's platform consists of a Neon CRM-backed member portal (gasolar.app.neoncrm.com), a content website (gasolar.org), a blog, email/newsletter channels, and event infrastructure, none of which represent proprietary technology. The substantive "product surface" is policy advocacy output, consumer-protection educational content, and convening of industry stakeholders.

GA Solar's business model is a recurring, membership-dues-supported nonprofit model. Revenue streams consist of (1) annual membership dues ranging from $50 for individuals/students to $8,000 for corporations with revenues above $20M, with five corporate tiers in between, (2) tax-deductible donations processed online or by mail, and (3) customized event and activity sponsorships. Distribution is direct-to-member through the Neon CRM enrollment flow, with go-to-market primarily community-led: the organization recruits solar professionals, businesses, nonprofits, educational institutions, and government agencies as members and engages them through events, advocacy, education, and professional development opportunities. Operating geographies are confined to Georgia, USA.

Name

Georgia Solar Energy Association

Legal name

Georgia Solar Energy Association

Website

https://gasolar.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Georgia Solar Energy Association is a 2004-founded, Atlanta-based nonprofit trade association supporting Georgia's distributed solar and storage industry through advocacy, consumer protection, education, and tiered membership programs ($50–$8,000 annually) serving installers, homeowners, businesses, and government agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Industry Association

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar Workforce, Training & Safety Services (Installer Training, Certification, EHS) (EUAMABAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Solar Development & Subscription Management (EUAMAJAA)

Keywords

• Solar industry advocacy
• Distributed solar
• Clean energy policy
• Solar workforce development
• Renewable energy association

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: GA Solar is primarily a membership dues supported organization. Member dues fund advocacy, education and outreach to grow solar in Georgia. Membership levels range from $50/year for individuals/students to $8,000/year for corporations with revenues above $20M.
2. Donations: Tax-deductible donations from supporters to accelerate the transition to a clean, prosperous, and inclusive economy in Georgia.
3. Event Sponsorships: Customized event and activity sponsorships to enhance exposure to other members and businesses at GA Solar events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

GA Solar is a nonprofit membership association that supports the distributed solar and storage industry in Georgia. Its core offerings include tiered memberships for solar industry professionals and businesses, legislative and regulatory advocacy, consumer protection and education resources, professional development through events such as the annual Solar Power Summit and Speaker Series, and industry networking programs.

Product overview

The Georgia Solar Energy Association (GA Solar) is a membership-based nonprofit trade association that supports the distributed solar and storage industry in Georgia. The organization operates primarily through membership dues and offers tiered membership levels (Individual/Student at $50/year, NGO/Educational/Government at $150/year, and Corporate levels ranging from $500-$8,000/year based on revenue). GA Solar facilitates solar adoption through advocacy, education, and outreach, while also promoting energy programs including Georgia BRIGHT (low-income solar), Commercial PACE, Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), and Georgia Home Energy Rebates. The organization hosts events including the annual GA Solar Summit and various networking meetups.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate Membership
• Small Business Membership
• Individual Membership
• Student Membership
• Solar Power Summit
• Speaker Series

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,422 new jobs and $75 million+ in customer savings from expanding monthly netting program

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Capital Good Fund (Georgia BRIGHT/Solar For All)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGA Solar supports Georgia BRIGHT, a federally funded program designed to bring solar benefits to low-income and disadvantaged communities. The program allows homeowners to install solar at no upfront cost and save on energy bills from the first month. GA Solar board member Olivia Amyette is one of only 5 contractors chosen to partner with Capital Good Fund for this program.
• Invest Atlanta (Commercial PACE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGA Solar promotes the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (CPACE) program managed by Invest Atlanta, which allows commercial property owners to finance energy improvements including solar panels.
• USDA Rural Development (REAP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGA Solar promotes the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) which provides federal grants and loan guarantees for renewable energy and energy efficiency investments by farmers and rural businesses.
• Greenlink AnalyticsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGreenlink Analytics provided analytical support for GA Solar's testimony on the economic impact of expanding Georgia Power's monthly netting program.
• Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGA Solar supports GEFA's Home Energy Rebates program which provides incentives on electric appliances, insulation, air sealing, HVAC, and other home improvement measures.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Florida Solar Energy Industries Association (FLASEIA): Florida state solar trade association. Directly comparable to GA Solar as a Southeast U.S. peer organization promoting distributed solar through advocacy, education, and member services in a single state.
• California Solar & Storage Association (CALSSA): California-based solar and storage industry trade association. Closely mirrors GA Solar's model of state-level advocacy, professional development, and policy engagement, though operating in a much larger and more mature market.
• North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association (NCSEA): State-level clean energy trade association in North Carolina. Closely comparable to GA Solar in structure as a state membership association advocating for distributed solar and storage, hosting events, and supporting workforce development.
• New York Solar Energy Industries Association (NYSEIA): New York State solar industry trade association. Comparable to GA Solar as a regional/state membership association advocating for distributed solar, hosting industry events, and supporting workforce and consumer education programs.
• Vote Solar: State-focused solar advocacy nonprofit operating across multiple U.S. states to advance distributed solar policy. Highly comparable to GA Solar as a mission-aligned advocacy organization engaging state Public Service Commissions and legislatures, though Vote Solar operates across many states rather than a single state.
• Texas Solar Power Association: State solar trade association in Texas. Directly comparable to GA Solar as a state-level nonprofit advocacy organization promoting distributed solar policy, member engagement, and education.

Broad incumbents

• Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA): National solar industry trade association headquartered in Washington, D.C. Directly comparable to GA Solar as a membership-based advocacy and education organization, but operating at the federal/national level with a vastly larger staff and budget, and overlapping members including Q CELLS.

Emerging players

• Solar United Neighbors: Nonprofit focused on rooftop solar advocacy at the state and community level. Comparable to GA Solar in its mission to expand distributed solar adoption and protect consumers, with stronger emphasis on grassroots organizing.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gasolar

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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