Our Awards and Recognitions

We are proud to have been recognized by national, regional and local publications and organizations as one of the most trusted solar power companies serving San Diego, Orange and Riverside counties.

Whether it's being one of the only Southern California solar power companies to earn certification from the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners or being named one of the nation's fastest-growing employers, we have been repeatedly recognized as a trusted solar power industry leader.

North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners Accreditation

Sullivan Solar Power NABCEP accreditation seal

For solar power companies, accreditation from the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) is considered the gold standard for quality, craftsmanship and integrity. Only companies that are proven to be doing on the best work designing, building, installing and monitoring solar energy systems are granted the prestigious NABCEP seal of approval.

Sullivan Solar Power went through a rigorous review process in 2014 to earn the NABCEP accreditation, making our company the largest NABCEP-approved solar power company in the United States and the only one serving Southern California.

The NABCEP accreditation is just one more reason why you can trust your family’s and company’s energy future with Sullivan Solar Power.

Inc. Honor Roll

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Sullivan Solar Power is proud of being named to the Inc. Magazine list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States every year since 2010. Inclusion on the list of booming companies from all industries shows how our company has led the Southern California solar power industry from its humble roots to the largest solar energy marketplace in the country.

In the most-recent 2016 list, our company was ranked 1,859 among all private companies nationwide, with 200 percent growth over the previous three years. In 2015, Sullivan Solar Power was ranked 3,623 among all private companies nationwide.

The Inc. annual ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies in America shows our company’s dedication to growing solar power and helping change the world generates electricity.

Solar Power World

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We are thrilled to have landed in the top 10 among solar rooftop contractors in North America for 2016, as ranked by leading solar power industry publication Solar Power World. Sullivan Solar Power came in at number eight on the publication’s Top 500 Solar Contractors list, which recognizes the top solar contractors in the United States, Canada and Mexico who primarily install solar power systems on rooftops in the residential, commercial and utility markets.

Recognition from solar industry groups and publications such as Solar Power World means a lot to us, since it comes from our peers and other industry leaders. We are honored to have been repeatedly recognized by Solar Power World for our outstanding work in helping promote solar energy not just across Southern California, but throughout the United States and the world.

Angie's List

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Angie’s List is a respected source for consumer reviews of contractors and other service providers, so we are glad that Angie’s List users have granted us the website’s Super Service Award every year since 2014. Every year, Angie’s List gives the Super Service Award to top A-rated companies in their category and local market. The winners are based on actual customer reviews and companies must gather a minimum number of reviews to even qualify for the award.

Businesses like Sullivan Solar Power who have earned the Super Service Award are designated with small golden stars next to their names on the Angie’s List website. Consumers who are browsing the listings for the best company to hire see those stars and know they are dealing with a top-rated contractor.

BBB A+ Rating

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The Better Business Bureau has long been a valued consumer watchdog group that helps consumers navigate a confusing world of marketing to find only those companies who are reputable, established and proven. That’s why Sullivan Solar Power is proud to have earned an A+ rating from the San Diego County BBB, which reflects our company’s practice of being responsive to our customers and having a clean record with no consumer complaints filed against us.

Thanks to the BBB seal of approval, when you work with Sullivan Solar Power, you can rest assured that you and your family’s energy future are in good hands and that any concerns you might have during the process will be addressed appropriately and handled in a way that is timely, professional and ethical.

San Diego Business Journal

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While our company has garnered its fair share of awards, we are also pleased that individual members of our executive and leadership team have been recognized individually for their fine work. It’s a sign that the passion, talent and dedication of our employees is what helps drive Sullivan Solar Power to be the best solar power company in the United States.

Our founder and president, Daniel Sullivan, has received countless awards and recognitions, such as multiple appearances as a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award and the Most Admired CEO by the San Diego Business Journal. Our Director of Accounting, Sandra Brown, was named as a finalist for the 2016 Chief Financial Officer of the Year by the San Diego Business Journal and other Sullivan Solar Power employees also have received honors.

Sullivan Solar Power Day

Sullivan Solar Power team posing for photo on Sullivan Solar Power Day

How many solar power companies have a day named after them? We do!

On June 30, 2014, we were honored by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors with a proclamation naming that date Sullivan Solar Power Day in San Diego, a distinction that reflects our commitment to making America’s Finest City a leader in solar power for the rest of the nation and the world.

The formal declaration “commends Sullivan Solar Power for its outstanding service, leadership and commitment to area residents, and recognizes its tenth anniversary in business” and hangs proudly in our company headquarters for all to see.

Needless to say, June 30th is our favorite day of the year!

2020

2020 SD 500 Award San Diego Business Journal (Daniel Sullivan)

San Diego Irish Man of the Year Irish Congress of Southern California (Daniel Sullivan)

2019

Environmental Stewardship Award East County Chamber of Commerce

Most Admired CEO, Finalist San Diego Business Journal (Daniel Sullivan)

2019 Celebrating Women Awards, Finalist San Diego Magazine (Tara Hammond)

Top Next Top Business Leaders Under 40, Finalist San Diego Business Journal (Tara Hammond)

Project Excellence Award, Winner National Electrical Contractors Association

Top Solar Contractors Solar Power World (#110)

Top Solar+Storage Installers Solar Power World (#5)

Irvine Business of the Year Award Irvine Chamber of Commerce

Business Woman of the Year, Finalist OCBJ (Selene Lawrence)

Best Solar Contractor, Winner OC Register “Best of OC” Edition

Community Footprint Award, Finalist Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce

Book of Lists San Diego Business Journal

Most Influential Leaders San Diego Business Journal (Daniel Sullivan)

Business of the Year, Nominee Murrieta Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Member of the Year Murrieta Chamber (Emily Padilla)

2019 Residential Installer of the Year Panasonic (Southern California Region)

Small Business of the Year, Nominee Murrieta Chamber of Commerce

40 Under 40, Honoree Greater Irvine Chamber (Selene Lawrence)

Project Excellence Award — UCI Middle Earth Towers Orange County Chapter, NECA (National Electrical Contractors Association)

2018

Business Women of the Year, Finalist San Diego Business Journal (Tara Kelly)

Installed Largest Solar System in MLB Major League Baseball

Most Admired CEO, Finalist San Diego Business Journal (Daniel Sullivan, President and Founder)

Best Solar Company San Diego CityBeat

Best Solar Company, Finalist San Diego Union-Tribune

Best Solar Company, Finalist Press Enterprise, Best of IE

Best Solar Company, Finalist Orange County Register, Best of OC

2018 Super Service Award Angie's List

Book of Lists, 4 List Mentions San Diego Business Journal

2017

Best Solar Company, Finalist Press Enterprise, Best of IE

Best Solar Company, Finalist San Diego Union-Tribune

Best Solar Company, Winner Orange County Register, Best of OC

Best Solar Company, Gold Best of Uptown

Most Influential Leaders San Diego Business Journal (Daniel Sullivan, President and Founder)

Most Admired CEO, Finalist San Diego Business Journal (Daniel Sullivan, President and Founder)

Best Marketing Practices Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce

Best Clean Tech Company, Finalist Sustain OC

Inc. 5000 Honor Roll 8 Consecutive Years, Inc. Magazine

Fastest Growing Companies San Diego Business Journal

2017 Super Service Award Angie's List

2016

Best Solar Power Company San Diego’s Best Union-Tribune Readers Poll

Largest Solar Firm in California (#7) per California Solar Initiative data

Fastest Growing Companies San Diego Business Journal (#68)

Entrepreneur of the Year finalist Ernst & Young (Daniel Sullivan, President and Founder)

Most Admired CEO finalist San Diego Business Journal (Daniel Sullivan, President and Founder)

Inc. 5000 Honor Roll 7 Consecutive Years, Inc. Magazine

Most Influential Business Leader OurCity San Diego Magazine (Daniel Sullivan, President and Founder)

CFO of the Year finalist San Diego Business Journal (Sandra Brown, Director of Accounting)

Captain of Conservation Climate Action Campaign

Best Solar Company, Gold Award Mission Times Courier

2016 Super Service Award Angie's List

2015

Most Admired CEO San Diego Business Journal (Daniel Sullivan, President and Founder)

Fastest Growing Private Companies in San Diego San Diego Business Journal (#65)

Fastest Growing Private Companies in America (6 Consecutive Years) Inc. 5000 (#3623)

San Diego's Top Places to Work San Diego Union Tribune (#8)

Best Solar Panel Company San Diego Union Tribune (#3)

BBB Torch Award Finalist Better Business Bureau

Top North American Solar Contractors Solar Power World Magazine (#109)

Lung Force Community Award Honoree American Lung Association

2015 Super Service Award Angie's List

2014

Best Places to Work in San Diego San Diego Business Journal (#13)

Largest Alternative Energy Supplier in San Diego (#3) San Diego Business Journal

Fastest Growing Private Companies in San Diego San Diego Business Journal (#70)

Sullivan Solar Power Day Declaration San Diego County Board of Supervisors Honoring 10th Anniversary Proclamation

NABCEP Accredited Company (4th in the U.S.) The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP)

E.A.R.T.H. (Environmental Action and Restoration That Helps) Award Recipient San Diego EarthWorks

2014 Super Service Award Recipient Angie's List

Fastest Growing Private Companies in America (5 Consecutive Years) Inc. 5000 (#2669)

Best Solar Company Finalist Union-Tribune's Best of San Diego

Family Owned Business Finalist San Diego Business Journal

Clean Technologies Winner Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce

CFO of the Year finalist San Diego Business Journal (Sandra Brown, Director of Accounting)

Entrepreneur of the Year San Diego semifinalist Ernst & Young (Daniel Sullivan, President and Founder)

2013

Largest Alternative Energy Supplier in San Diego San Diego Business Journal

CFO of the Year Finalist San Diego Business Journal (Sandra Brown, Director of Accounting)

Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist Ernst & Young (Daniel Sullivan, President and Founder)

CEO of the Year Winner San Diego Business Journal (Daniel Sullivan, President and Founder)

Fastest Growing Private Companies in San Diego San Diego Business Journal (#84)

Outstanding Emerging Business of the Year San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce

2013 Super Service Award Recipient Angie's List

Best Solar Company Union-Tribune's Best of San Diego (#3)

Community Leadership Award San Diego North Chamber of Commerce

Hire Power Awards Inc. Magazine (#10)

Top 250 Solar Contractors in the U.S. Solar Power World (#74)

Fastest Growing Companies in U.S. Inc. 5000 (#2937)

Silver Medal in Clean Energy Generation W3 Award Winner

Silver Medal in Construction W3 Award Winner

Top 100 Energy Companies Inc. 5000 (#77)

2012

Small Business of the Year San Diego North Chamber of Commerce

Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist Ernst & Young (Daniel Sullivan, President and Founder)

Top Influential Leader in San Diego San Diego Daily Transcript (Daniel Sullivan, President and Founder)

Outstanding Emerging Business Finalist San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce

San Diego's Top 40 Leaders Under the Age of 40 SD METRO Magazine (Daniel Sullivan, President and Founder)

Fastest Growing Private Companies in San Diego San Diego Business Journal (#92) (Daniel Sullivan)

Fastest Growing Companies in U.S. Inc. 5000 (#1102)

Top 100 Energy Companies Inc. 5000 (#38)

Most Admired CEO Finalist San Diego Metro Area (Daniel Sullivan, President and Founder)

2012 Super Service Award Recipient Angie's List

Top 100 Solar Contractors List Solar Power World (#51)

Best Solar Company Union-Tribune's Best of San Diego (#2)

2011

Fastest Growing Companies in U.S. Inc. 5000 (#744)

Best Solar Company Union-Tribune's Best of San Diego (#3)

2011 Super Service Award Recipient Angie's List

Fastest Growing Companies in U.S. Inc. 5000 (#22) in Top 100 Energy Companies

Fastest Growing Private Companies San Diego Business Journal (#21)

2010

Fastest Growing Companies in U.S. Inc. 5000 (#718)

Fastest Growing Private Companies San Diego Business Journal (#6)

Family Owned and Closely Held Finalist San Diego Business Journal

Fastest Growing Companies in U.S. Inc. 5000 (#26) in Top 100 Energy Companies