Emerald Energy is a fully licensed North Carolina General Contractor/Solar company that provides design, consulting, and turn key installations of solar PV projects, both residential, commercial and off grid. We specialize in Solar PV as well as general contracting. Based in Raleigh.
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Energy Independence.
Living the energy independent lifestyle.
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Solar Battery Systems.
A home battery together with your solar system is your ticket to Energy Independence.
The energy independent lifestyle is an existence in acknowledgment of the finite resources of the earth and the responsibility of humans as stewards of technological impact and advancement toward the most efficient use of available assets. Energy independence affords you the ability to generate and distribute energy to sustain food, water, and comfortable shelter without reliance on a 3rd party provider or monopoly scale adjacent consumers.
Recent projects.
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At Emerald Energy, we always strive to offer the best service, with a focus to help our customers achieve energy security and independence in order to give them more choices down the road. We always consider environmental impact, solar sustainability, and the long-term viability of the products we offer. Locally owned and operated, and established in 2009, Emerald Energy is one of the only fully licensed General Contractors in North Carolina that provides in-house solar system design and installation. Educating our customers on their renewable energy system and total satisfaction is our main focus and goal. We work with each customer on different financing options that allow their solar investment to make sense. We have over 50 years of expertise in local North Carolina construction and home energy efficiency products, which allows us to provide the best solutions for our customers. Emerald Energy has a combined 30 years of solar and battery storage installation experience. Planning with present and future energy savings in mind is how we approach every single project at Emerald Energy.
Quality. Passion. Trust.
Why go solar ?
Solar in North Carolina.
North Carolina ranks in the top half of all US states for average peak sun hours.
Clean Electricity.
A typical residential solar panel system will eliminate three to four tons of carbon emissions each year—the equivalent of planting over 100 trees annually.
Financing Options.
Zero money down and no interest financing to help everyone enjoy the benefits of solar.
Energy Independence.
Clean solar energy generation coupled with battery power gives you control of reliable energy not dependent on your power company.
Credits & Incentives.
North Carolina is becoming known for its great solar incentives and programs.
Cost Savings.
With the cost of electricity rising at an alarming rate, offset your cost with solar energy.
Referral Rewards.
Help spread the word about solar! Share your experience and earn big!
Raise Property Value.
National data shows that a grid-tied solar system increases home value by 3-4%.
Energy consultants, not salespeople.
Emerald Energy owners John and Justin are actively involved with each customer from the initial sales consultation, through the installation and post-installation phases. Our goal is to help make your solar buying process as smooth and easy as possible by educating you so that you can make an informed buying decision. Our team designs and installs customized solar PV systems that fit your exact needs.
Now booking virtual consultations.
Take advantage of our free consultation so we can provide the answers you need to make an informed decision.
What our customers are saying about us!
“We shopped quotes and were looking for not only the best price but also a team we could trust and John and his team went above and beyond every step of the way. They were professional and punctual and stayed on track throughout the whole project. They educated us and answered all of our questions with patience. The end result was beyond what we expected and I could not be happier! It looks great and performs as expected. Trust them with your solar project as they truly care about customer service and satisfaction”
— Kevin G.
“John Leonard and the entire crew from Emerald Energy crew were truly amazing to work with start to finish. From the first phone call when I was scoping out my 11kw solar project John answered the phone on a weekend and gave me a ton of information. Very communicative, straightforward honest and easy to work with. When I got competitive bids from other providers Emerald still came in with best price. He helped guide me through entire process with Duke Energy (utility) on getting the ($6,000!!!) credit they offered. He also walked me through using the digital app to track production and getting me financing options. The system is now meeting all of my monthly energy needs in our 4000 sqft house in Raleigh. He also installed a high speed electric vehicle charger in my garage for a small add-on to the contract at my request. Cannot write more highly of these guys. Thank you John and Team.”
— Conrad G.
“I absolutely love this company! John, Justin and the whole team were amazing! Love my solar panel setup! I really enjoyed meeting with John and talking about my solar needs with him. John was very flexible and said he wasn't locked into a manufacturer, which I appreciate. He said he just wanted us to be fully pleased with the system, which we totally are! Justin was incredibly courteous, and always kept us informed of every detail (haha, thanks for answering my many questions guys!) I think our house looks great, and I am so looking forward to energy independence we're going to have over the next 25 years!”
— Samuel P.
Industry Certifications & Associations
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