# Clean Tech for Non-Profits Sun Light & Power Offers Photovoltaic and Solar Thermal Energy By Bianca | Published 2012-03-02 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-light-power References: [sunlightandpower](http://www.sunlightandpower.com/) Sun Light & Power knows a thing or two about solar energy -- they are the oldest solar company in California, having launched in 1976. They were also one of the first companies in the state to become a certified B Corp, which means they've been recognized as a "Benefit Corporation" that looks beyond profit to measure success, incorporating people and planet into their business model as well. "We offer Total Energy Solutions™, providing our customers with smart, cost-effective energy packages that combine [solar electricity (photovoltaic)](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grew-solar) and solar water heating (solar thermal), along with energy efficiency and conservation," the company explains. The company, which was founded by Gary Gerber and based in Berkeley, has an extensive portfolio that includes commercial and retail space, restaurants, municipal buildings, houses of worship, industrial spaces, educational facilities and residential buildings. The company also works with non-profit organizations and informs them not only of the environmental benefits but the financial advantage as well. "In California, non-profit organizations are eligible for a special rebate boost which makes the investment even more attractive," the website explains. "Sun Light & Power has extensive experience with non-profit projects – installing solar systems on dozens of affordable housing, schools, churches, community centers and more." **Contact Information** Sun Light & Power [website](http://www.sunlightandpower.com/) Sun Light & Power on [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sun-Light-Power/119675658118322) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 52% | 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 - **Total Energy Solutions:** Exploring the integration of solar electricity and solar water heating with energy efficiency and conservation for a comprehensive energy solution. - **Non-profit Solar Projects:** Leveraging the special rebate boost in California to make solar installations on affordable housing, schools, churches, and community centers more appealing for non-profit organizations. - **B Corp Certification:** Incorporating people and planet into the business model to measure success beyond profit, providing an opportunity for companies to become recognized as Benefit Corporations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Renewable Energy:** Exploring clean and sustainable energy solutions like solar electricity and solar water heating to reduce reliance on traditional energy sources. - **Non-profit Sector:** Empowering non-profit organizations to adopt solar energy systems and benefit from special rebate incentives, enhancing their environmental and financial sustainability. - **Corporate Social Responsibility:** Encouraging businesses to incorporate social and environmental considerations into their operations, aligning profit-driven goals with positive impact on people and the planet. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Consolidated Photovoltaic Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photovoltaic-systems.md) - [Sustainable Solar-Powered Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakham-sun-city.md) - [Solar Energy Technology Websites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-energy-technology.md) - [Photovoltaic Plant Investment Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photovoltaic-investment-app.md) - [User-Friendly Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-energy.md) - [Solar Tribal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Chhattisgarh.md) - [Efficient Scalable Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perovskia-solar.md) - [Sunlight-Mimicking Panelled Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunne-lamp.md) - [Corporate Solar Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texas-data-centers.md)