REC Solar, Inc

Established in 1997

About Us

REC Solar has installed over 38 megawatts of solar electricity in more than 5,000 homes and businesses since 1997, making it the nation's leading local solar integrator. They have built more residential and commercial solar electric systems in California, and the US, over the past four years than any other solar company in the US.

REC Solar services a total of ten regional offices located throughout California in Bakersfield, Fresno, Los Angeles, Orange County, Petaluma, Sacramento, San Luis Obispo, San Diego, Sunnyvale, Ventura; in addition to locations in Phoenix and Prescott, Arizona; Denver, Colorado; Kapolei, Hawaii; New Jersey; and Portland, Oregon. REC Solar is continuing its rapid expansion into other states and has the capacity to install solar systems in every location as incentives become available.

They maintain a dedicated staff of engineers, designers, and installers to make solar a turnkey solution for their customers.

REC Solar was founded in 1997 by Judy Ledford and Fred Sisson. Both are alumni of California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo as are many of the company's employees. REC Solar is one of only a few solar electric system installers in California with engineers certified by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners. REC Solar currently has over 500 full time employees and is committed to providing sustainable jobs throughout the country.

Products/Services Provided

REC Solar specializes in grid-tied solar electric design and installation, offering the latest technology, state of the art equipment, and rebate administration for all commercial and residential customers.

  • Expert design
  • Professional installations
  • Rebate administration
  • Customer Care Support
  • Warrantied service & repair
  • Building permits
  • Interconnection issues

Certifications/Awards

National/International
  • Solar Alliance
  • US Green Building Council

Regional/Local Organizations
  • California Solar Energy Industries Association (CAL SEIA)
  • Mid Atlantic Solar Energy Industries Association (Mid Atlantic SEIA)
  • Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association (CO SEIA)
  • Oregon Solar Energy Industries Association (O SEIA)
  • Better Business Bureau (BBB)
  • Sierra Club Regional Chapters
  • Chamber of Commerce Chapters
  • Regional Energy Alliances
  • Green Building Councils
  • Contractors Associations
  • Community Environmental Council
  • Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)
  • Surf Rider Foundation
  • Rotary
  • Winery and Vitners Associations
  • Central Coast Clean Cities Coalition (C5)


Contractor's License:
REC Solar has an experienced group of licensed contractors and installers which has helped to establish them as one of the leading solar energy system contractors in the nation.

  • Arizona: ROC License #252827
  • California: C-10, License #750184
  • Colorado: C-10 Electrical Contractor License #7080, Master Electrician Licence #29194
  • Hawaii: C-13, License #C-28011
  • New Jersey: Electrical Contractor License #34EI01550000, Home Improvement Contractor License #13VH02198000
  • Oregon: CCB License #180464

REC Solar is fully insured for your protection (insurance policy details available upon request).
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System Install Statistics
  • 38,670kW Total Installed
  • 4,380 On-Grid Installs
Office Locations
775 Fiero Lane, Suite 200
San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401
8168 Belvedere Avenue
Sacramento, CA, 95826
775 Fiero Lane, Suite 200
San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401
9301 Irvine Blvd.
Irvine, CA, 92618
775 Fiero Lane
Suite 200
San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401
9032 Marshall Court
Westminster, CO, 80030
775 Fiero Lane, Suite 200
San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401
5425 E. Home Ave.
Ste. 108
Fresno, CA, 93727
1360 N. McDowell Blvd, #1C
Petaluma, CA, 94954
License Number: 750184
6007 South 40th Street
Suite 4
Phoenix, AZ, 85042

Trenton, NJ, 08600