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Real Goods

1163 E. Francisco Bkvd
San Rafael, CA 94901

Year Registered: 1979

System Install Statistics:
  • 3,200 kW Total PV Installed
  • 700 On-grid PV Installs
  • 90 Off-grid PV Installs
  • 50 Thermal Installs
  • 20 Pool Heating Installs
  • 10 Space Heating Installs

About Us

Since 1978, Real Goods has led the Sustainable Living market through sales, education and installation of solar and other renewable energy products. As the original and most experienced solar installer, they are ideally positioned to install solar on your home or business. In fact, there has never been a better time to go solar! Rebates and tax incentives in California have made solar power systems more affordable than ever. Real Goods has grown exponentially over the last year! Recent merges with top local solar installation companies make them one of the largest and the best qualified companies, with 7 offices in CA and CO.

The Real Goods family of local installers now includes:
  • Real Goods: Hopland, CA & Boulder, CO CA Lic # 840934
  • Marin Solar: San Rafael, CA Lic #744602
  • Carlson Solar: Riverside, CA Lic #921485
  • Independent Energy Systems: Santa Cruz, CA Lic #814769
  • REgrid Power: Silicon Valley, Richmond, Fresno CA Lic #865730


The decision to go solar is the first step. Now you must choose an experienced, reliable partner to walk you through the process - from design to installation to rebate paperwork - they are with you every step of the way. They sold the very first solar panel in the US in 1978 and expect to be here for many decades to come. Real Goods has installed 4,000 homes (and counting) with unparalleled and caring customer service. Instant rebate - no paperwork and waiting for reimbursement and 25+ years of construction experience!
 

Products/Services Provided

  • 30 years in sustainability
  • 25 years in construction
  • All-inclusive service
  • Superior products: SunPower, Sharp and Enphase micro inverters
  • Competitive pricing
  • Full Service solar electrical integration: analysis, design, installation and maintenance
 

Certifications/Awards

Certifications:
  • General Contractor/Class B
  • Solar C-46
  • Electrical C-10
  • NABCEP-certified
  • Marin County Green Business certification


Awards:
  • SunPower Corporation's "Best Installation, Best Customer Service in the US 2006"
  • Pacific Sun's "Best of Marin: 2007" and "Best of Marin: 2008"


Memberships:
  • CALSEIA
  • COSEIA
  • SolarTech (founder Tom McCalmont)
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