What Cascade Solar & Electric does

Cascade Solar & Electric is a privately held, owner-operated solar and electrical contractor founded in 2010 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The company designs and installs residential and commercial rooftop solar PV systems, home battery backup (Tesla Powerwall 3, Enphase IQ Battery, Fortress Power), Level 2 EV chargers (Tesla Wall Connector, ChargePoint Home Flex), and electrical panel upgrades across the Denver metro and Colorado Front Range, operating as a Colorado-licensed electrical contractor with NABCEP-certified installers. Critically, all work is performed by in-house crews rather than subcontractors, and the company handles permitting, inspection, and utility coordination (Xcel Energy, IREA, Core Electric) directly.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer, sales-led go-to-market with no dealer channel. Customer acquisition leans on localized SEO via dedicated service-area pages for 15+ cities, an educational blog, and free online assessments that route leads to phone (303-928-4123) or web contact forms. Average residential installs range from $18,000-$35,000 and solar-plus-Powerwall bundles from $28,000-$45,000. Pricing flexibility is provided through traditional cash purchase, the Energy Smart Colorado (ESA) co-ownership program offering up to 30% upfront savings with full title transfer after year six, and two financing rails (Colorado RENU Loan up to $75,000 via the Collective Clean Energy Fund, and Climate First Bank Solar Loan up to 30 years).

Customer segments are horizontal across residential homeowners and commercial property operators (offices, multifamily, retail, industrial) with the underlying pain points being rising Xcel Energy rates, increasing outage frequency in Colorado, aging 100-amp electrical infrastructure, and EV charging demand. The company is privately owned with no disclosed institutional capital, M&A activity, or management-team changes, indicating a stable but capital-constrained single-market operator.

Name

Cascade Solar & Electric

Legal name

Cascade Solar & Electric

Website

https://cascadese.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cascade Solar & Electric is a Denver-based, owner-operated residential and commercial solar installer and licensed electrical contractor, designing and installing PV systems, battery storage, EV chargers, and panel upgrades across the Colorado Front Range using in-house crews since 2010.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Installation Services

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Roofing Contractors (238160)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Renewable Distributed Generation (Rooftop/Onsite Solar, Small Wind, Small Hydro) (EUACALAJ), Solar Roofing & Roof-Mounted PV Systems (IMADAFAO), Solar Grid Integration & Interconnection Services (Studies, Protection, SCADA, Forecasting) (EUAMABAI)

Keywords

• Residential solar installation
• Commercial solar installation
• Battery backup systems
• EV charger installation
• Electrical contracting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lakewood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Residential Solar Panel Installation: Design and installation of residential rooftop solar PV systems for homeowners across Denver metro. Revenue generated through upfront system purchase or ESSA program (co-ownership structure with 30% upfront discount).
2. Commercial Solar Installation: Custom-designed commercial solar arrays for offices, multifamily buildings, industrial facilities, and mixed-use properties. Includes feasibility studies, system design, permitting, installation, and utility coordination.
3. Battery Backup Systems: Home battery storage installation (Tesla Powerwall, Enphase IQ, Fortress Power) for outage protection, energy independence, and time-of-use optimization. Can be standalone or paired with solar systems.
4. EV Charger Installation: Level 2 home EV charger installation including Tesla Wall Connector and ChargePoint Home Flex, with associated electrical work and panel upgrades when needed.
5. Electrical Panel Upgrades: Electrical service upgrades from 100A to 200A for solar-ready, EV-ready, or modern appliance support. Includes permitting, inspection coordination, and utility notification.
6. ESSA Program (Energy Service Agreement): Third-party co-ownership financing structure where qualified homeowners receive 30% upfront savings. Third-party ESA partner co-owns system for 6 years with full ownership transfer to homeowner at no additional cost after year 6.
7. Solar Financing Programs: Colorado RENU Loan (up to $75,000, up to 20 years, rates starting at 2.74%) and Climate First Bank Solar Loan (30-year term, 6-month interest-only construction period, minimum $10,000, rates starting at 7.58%).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cascade Solar & Electric designs and installs rooftop solar PV systems, home battery backup systems, Level 2 EV chargers, and electrical panel upgrades for residential and commercial customers across the Denver metro and Colorado Front Range. All work, including permitting and utility coordination, is performed by in-house licensed electricians and NABCEP-certified installers without subcontractors. The company also administers the Energy Smart Colorado (ESA) co-ownership financing program that provides a 30% upfront discount with full ownership transfer after six years.

Product overview

Cascade Solar & Electric is a residential and commercial solar installation company offering an integrated suite of energy solutions. The core product is residential and commercial solar panel installation, which can be enhanced with add-on battery storage systems (Tesla Powerwall, Enphase IQ Battery, Fortress Power) and home EV chargers (Tesla Wall Connector, ChargePoint Home Flex). Additional services include electrical panel upgrades and the Energy Smart Colorado (ESA) financing program. The company is licensed as an electrical contractor and handles all work in-house without subcontractors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Solar Panel Installation Custom-designed rooftop solar PV systems for homeowners, including permitting, utility interconnection coordination, and full installation performed by in-house NABCEP-certified installers and licensed electricians. Targets Denver-area homeowners seeking to lower electricity bills and prepare for outages and future energy needs.
• Commercial Solar Panel Installation Custom-designed rooftop or ground-mount solar arrays for offices, multifamily buildings, industrial facilities, and mixed-use properties, including feasibility studies, system design, permitting, utility coordination, and ongoing system support. Targets commercial property owners and managers seeking to reduce operating costs and meet sustainability and Energize Denver compliance goals.
• Home Battery Backup Systems (Tesla Powerwall, Enphase IQ Battery, Fortress Power) Installation of home battery storage systems including Tesla Powerwall 3 (11.5 kWh usable capacity, 11.5 kW continuous output), Enphase IQ Battery (modular, microinverter-paired, with Enphase App monitoring), and Fortress Power (high-capacity whole-home backup), available standalone or paired with a new solar system. Targets homeowners needing outage protection, time-of-use optimization, and energy independence.
• Level 2 EV Charger Installation Installation of Level 2 home EV chargers on 240V dedicated circuits, including the Tesla Wall Connector (up to 44 miles of range per hour, Wi-Fi connected) and the ChargePoint Home Flex (adjustable up to 50 amps, compatible with all EV brands), with electrical panel assessment, dedicated circuit installation, permitting, and smart-charging app setup. Targets homeowners and commercial properties adding EV charging infrastructure.
• Electrical Panel Upgrades Upgrade of residential or commercial electrical service capacity from 100A to 200A or higher, including panel replacement, wiring updates, permitting, utility notification, and inspection. Typically performed as a prerequisite to, or in conjunction with, solar PV, battery backup, or EV charger installations, and supports modern appliance loads.
• Energy Smart Colorado (ESA) Financing Program Third-party co-ownership financing structure under which qualifying homeowners receive up to 30% savings applied directly to the project cost at signing. The third-party ESSA partner co-owns the system during the first six years, providing maintenance, monitoring, and warranty support, and full ownership transfers to the homeowner automatically at no additional cost at the end of the term, with no lien placed on the home.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 30% savings on solar systems through ESSA program applied upfront at signing
• +3 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

Integration5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered primary, secondary and core.

• Tesla (Powerwall)primaryTechnology or IntegrationCertified installer of Tesla Powerwall home battery systems. Powerwall 3 provides 11.5 kWh usable capacity with automatic seamless grid-to-battery transition during outages. Integrates with solar systems via Tesla app for real-time monitoring.
• EnphaseprimaryTechnology or IntegrationCertified installer of Enphase IQ Battery systems featuring modular design, microinverter compatibility, time-of-use optimization, and real-time energy insights through Enphase App. Supports flexible storage sizing and partial home backup configurations.
• Fortress PowersecondaryTechnology or IntegrationInstalls Fortress Power batteries offering high-capacity energy storage with advanced lithium technology for whole-home backup. Known for durability and seamless integration with solar systems.
• ChargePointsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationCertified installer of ChargePoint Home Flex EV chargers compatible with all EV brands. Offers adjustable amperage up to 50 amps with smart controls, scheduling, and energy usage tracking via ChargePoint app.
• Xcel EnergycoreOthersPrimary utility provider for most Denver metro service area. Offers net metering program that credits solar customers for excess power sent to grid. Coordinates interconnection approvals and net metering setup for all solar installations.
• Intermountain Rural Electric Association (IREA)secondaryOthersElectric cooperative serving mountain communities including Evergreen. Offers net metering program for solar customers in their service territory with interconnection process distinct from Xcel Energy.
• Core Electric Cooperative (CORE)secondaryOthersElectric cooperative serving Conifer and certain mountain areas. Offers net metering credits for solar customers. Cascade handles interconnection applications as standard part of every installation.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Momentum Solar: Residential solar installer operating in multiple U.S. states including Colorado; offers rooftop PV with battery backup and uses an in-house installation model comparable to Cascade's vertically integrated approach.
• Blue Raven Solar: Residential solar installer with strong Western U.S. footprint including Colorado; competes with Cascade on rooftop solar financing, sales motion, and Tesla Powerwall / battery bundling to homeowners.
• Freedom Forever: Residential solar installer with national footprint including Colorado markets; offers rooftop PV systems and battery storage directly to homeowners, competing on similar product breadth and financing options.
• Trinity Solar: One of the largest privately held residential solar installers in the U.S. with multi-state coverage; competes with Cascade in direct-to-consumer residential solar sales and battery add-ons.
• ADT Solar (formerly SunPro Solar / Lumio): National residential solar installer active across the U.S. including Colorado; offers similar rooftop solar, battery, and roofing-adjacent services targeting homeowners via direct-to-consumer sales.
• Namaste Solar: Denver-headquartered, employee-owned residential and commercial solar installer operating across Colorado since 2005 — direct regional competitor to Cascade with overlapping service area and integrated solar+battery+EV offering.
• Semper Solaris: Residential and commercial solar installer active in Western U.S. markets including Colorado; competes with Cascade on integrated solar, battery, roofing, and electrical contracting scope.

Broad incumbents

• Enphase Energy: Leading microinverter and battery manufacturer whose IQ Battery systems Cascade installs; relevant peer because Enphase's installer-channel economics, hardware roadmap, and increasingly bundled offers shape Cascade's product economics.
• Sunrun: Largest U.S. residential solar installer offering leases, PPAs, and cash purchases with battery and EV-charger add-ons; directly competes with Cascade in the Denver market via national marketing and standardized fulfillment.
• Tesla Energy: National residential solar + Powerwall provider; competes directly with Cascade on solar+battery bundles and supplies the Powerwall hardware that Cascade installs — a competitor-vendor overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cascade-solar-electric

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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