# Energy-Efficient Community Contractors Solar Works Strives for Business & Homeowner Self-Reliance By Tiana Reid | Published 2012-03-15 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-works References: [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/SolarWorks) & [solarworksca](http://www.solarworksca.com) Based in Sebastopol, California, [Solar Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wanda) is a certified B Corporation and a solar contractor that offers state-of-the-art design and installation for community organizations, non-profits, homes and businesses alike. "Since 1986, Solar Works has been giving people the power to make a difference," writes B Corproation on its profile of the social and environmental business. "John Parry, CEO and owner, built Solar Works from a one-person solar hot water business to a respected [solar energy company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utility-solar-projects) that has installed more solar systems in Sonoma County than any other local installer." The company also supports local NGOs and is committed to social justice. **Contact Information** Solar Works [website](http://www.solarworksca.com/) Solar Works on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/SolarWorks) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Energy-efficient Community Contractors:** Opportunity for contractors to specialize in energy-efficient solutions for community organizations, non-profits, homes, and businesses, driving sustainability and self-reliance. - **Solar Design and Installation:** Growing demand for state-of-the-art solar design and installation services, providing an opportunity for companies to meet the increasing market need for renewable energy solutions. - **Socially-conscious Business Models:** Rise of certified B Corporations committed to social justice and supporting local NGOs, opening up opportunities for businesses to align their operations with social and environmental goals. ### Who This Affects Most - **Renewable Energy:** Renewable energy industry can capitalize on the demand for solar design, installation, and energy-efficient solutions in residential, commercial, and community sectors. - **Contracting and Construction:** Contracting and construction industry can specialize in energy-efficient retrofits for buildings and infrastructure, meeting the growing need for sustainable construction practices. - **Social Impact and Environmental Ngos:** Social impact and environmental NGOs can partner with socially-conscious businesses like Solar Works to create meaningful change and promote sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Solar-Powered Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakham-sun-city.md) - [Community-Owned Solar Microgrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/communityowned-solar-microgrids.md) - [Solar Energy Technology Websites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-energy-technology.md) - [Large-Scale Solar Installation Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voltage-energy-group.md) - [Off-Grid Solar Panel Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florian-busch-architects.md) - [User-Friendly Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-energy.md) - [Solar Tribal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Chhattisgarh.md) - [Solar-Celebrating Summer Ales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-summer-ale.md) - [Off-Grid Solar-Powered Saunas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermasol.md)