SolarCo Inc

What SolarCo Inc does

SolarCo Inc, doing business as Future Energy Savers, is a family-owned residential energy efficiency and home improvement contractor headquartered in Elk Grove, California. Founded in 1978 by Air Force veteran Jeffrey Adkins, the company has operated for over 45 years in the Northern California market, originally focused on home insulation before expanding into a multi-product portfolio that includes residential solar electric systems (more than 10,000 installed cumulatively), battery backup and energy storage using Generac PWRcell products, Trane HVAC systems, GAF Master Elite certified roofing, windows and doors, electric vehicle charging stations, backup generators, and Surecoat protective exterior coating.

The business operates a sales-led, direct-to-consumer go-to-market model targeting Northern California homeowners seeking energy upgrades, backup power, aging system replacements, and utility cost mitigation. Customers engage through website quote forms, phone sales, and walk-in consultations at the Elk Grove headquarters, with project-based pricing and dedicated financing options. All installations are performed by in-house trained professionals rather than subcontractors.

The company monetizes primarily through one-time installation revenue across its product lines, supplemented by recurring service and maintenance work on its installed base of solar systems. Strategic supplier partnerships with Generac, Trane, and GAF provide access to premium product tiers and certifications (notably GAF Master Elite, held by only 3% of contractors). The company holds an A+ Better Business Bureau rating and a 98% customer satisfaction rating verified by Guild Quality, and operates under California State Contractor License #463720. No external investors, parent companies, or public funding rounds are disclosed.

Name

SolarCo Inc

Legal name

Future Energy Savers

Website

https://solarcosolutions.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

SolarCo Inc (DBA Future Energy Savers) is a family-owned Northern California residential contractor installing solar electric systems, battery backup, HVAC, roofing, windows, and EV chargers for homeowners, founded in 1978 and operating from Elk Grove, CA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Energy Efficiency Services

NAICS

Appliance Repair and Maintenance (811412)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731)

akta.pro primary industry

Renewable Distributed Generation (Rooftop/Onsite Solar, Small Wind, Small Hydro) (EUACALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Home Energy & EV Charging (HEMS, Smart Meters, Batteries, Chargers) (HSAPAQAF), Whole-Home Systems Upgrade (MEP & Electrical Service) (HSAPAEAE), Smart Generator/Backup Power & Transfer Switch Integration with Home Automation (HSAOANAL)

Keywords

• Residential solar installation
• Battery backup systems
• HVAC installation services
• Residential roofing services
• Home energy efficiency

Headquarters

HQ city

Elk Grove

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Solar Electric Systems Installation: One-time installation of residential solar electric systems. Over 10,000 systems installed historically.
2. Energy Storage/Battery Systems: Installation of Generac PWRcell battery backup and energy storage solutions
3. HVAC Installation: Trane HVAC system sales and installation services
4. Roofing Services: Master Elite Certified Roofing installation for residential properties
5. Service Work: Service and maintenance on previously installed solar electric systems
6. Electric Car Charging Stations: Installation of EV charging stations for residential homes

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Future Energy Savers installs and services residential energy efficiency and home improvement solutions for Northern California homeowners. Core offerings include solar electric systems (10,000+ installed), battery backup and energy storage (Generac PWRcell), Trane HVAC systems, GAF Master Elite certified roofing, electric car charging stations, windows and doors, backup generators, and Surecoat protective coatings, with in-house installation teams performing the work.

Product overview

Future Energy Savers is a multi-service home efficiency company offering integrated solutions for residential properties in Northern California. The company provides a unified portfolio of solar electric systems (over 10,000 installations), battery backup and energy storage (Generac PWRcell), electric car charging stations, HVAC (Trane), windows and doors, Master Elite certified roofing, backup generators, and protective coatings. The core offering centers on solar and energy storage, supplemented by complementary home improvement services including roofing, HVAC, windows, and specialty coatings—all designed to help homeowners reduce energy costs, increase comfort, and protect their properties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Solar Electric Systems Residential photovoltaic solar panel installation services for homeowners in Northern California, with the company having installed more than 10,000 systems to date.
• Battery Backup / Energy Storage Systems Battery backup and energy storage system installations for residential customers, including Generac PWRcell products, providing backup power capability and energy independence.
• HVAC Systems and Service Residential HVAC installation and maintenance services featuring Trane heating and cooling products.
• Windows & Doors Residential window and door replacement services to improve home energy efficiency and comfort.
• Master Elite Certified Roofing GAF Master Elite certified residential roofing installation services for full roof replacement.
• Backup Generators Residential backup generator installation services to provide power during outages.
• Electric Car Charging Stations Electric vehicle charging station installation services for residential homeowners.
• Surecoat Protective Coating Surecoat exterior protective coating application for residential homes to enhance durability and weather resistance.
• Service Work on Previously Installed Solar Electric Systems Maintenance, repair, and service work for solar electric systems previously installed by Future Energy Savers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% customer satisfaction rating verified by Guild Quality
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• GeneraccoreTechnology or IntegrationProud Installer of Generac PWRcell battery backup systems and Generac power systems. Company integrates Generac's energy storage technology into their solar and backup power solutions for residential customers.
• TranecoreTechnology or IntegrationProud Installer of Trane HVAC systems and products. Company offers Trane heating and cooling solutions as part of their home efficiency services.
• GAFcoreTechnology or IntegrationMaster Elite Certified Roofing contractor through GAF, the largest roofing manufacturer in North America. This certification is held by only 3% of contractors nationwide.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Sunrun: Largest US residential solar + battery installer offering rooftop PV, storage (Brightbox), and increasingly HVAC/electrical products through a national direct-to-consumer sales motion — direct overlap with SolarCo's solar + Generac PWRcell battery offering.
• Tesla Energy: Operates Tesla Solar (roof and panels) plus Powerwall battery backup as an integrated residential energy offering, sold direct-to-consumer — directly comparable product set (PV + storage) with strong premium-brand positioning similar to SolarCo's Generac/Trane alignment.
• ADT Solar (formerly Sunpro Solar): National residential solar installer (and ADT-owned) selling rooftop PV and battery systems direct to homeowners via in-house sales and installation — same residential solar + storage value proposition and direct-to-consumer GTM as SolarCo.
• SunPower: Long-established US residential solar provider offering PV panels, storage, and roofing-adjacent products through dealer and direct installer networks — same residential solar + battery product stack and similar premium-equipment positioning.
• Momentum Solar: Residential solar installer (with battery add-ons) operating a direct, in-house sales-and-install motion across multiple US states — closely comparable business model (in-house labor, D2C solar) to SolarCo's approach.
• Trinity Solar: One of the largest privately held residential solar installers in the US, offering PV and battery storage direct to homeowners across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic — comparable D2C, in-house residential solar installer model, just outside California geographically.
• Lumio (formerly Vivint Solar): Residential solar and battery installer (successor to Vivint Solar) focused on homeowner D2C sales and installations — directly comparable product offering and residential customer segment, operating at a larger national scale than SolarCo.

Regional players

• Semper Solaris: Western US (notably California) residential solar, battery, roofing, and HVAC installer using in-house crews and a similar multi-product bundle — closely comparable on product mix and California footprint, differing mainly by being slightly larger and multi-state.
• Elevation Solar: Regional residential solar installer offering PV and battery systems with in-house installation crews in select Western and Southwestern markets — comparable regional D2C residential solar installer profile.

Broad incumbents

• Baker Roofing Company: Regional residential and commercial roofing contractor (Southeast US) that has expanded into solar-adjacent services — relevant as an incumbent roofing/solar contractor comparable to SolarCo's roofing + solar bundle, though operating in a different region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/futureenergysavers
• Instagraminstagram.com/futureenergysavers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/solarco-inc

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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