Mission & Values
Our Mission
Our mission is to help Central Coast residents achieve energy independence, save money and enrich their lives. We achieve this with the highest quality service, products, integrity, and respect.
Our Commitment
Our vision is for every building and residence on the Central Coast to have a net-zero energy and resource consumption footprint.
Our Vision
Our vision is for every building and residence on the Central Coast to have a net-zero energy and resource consumption footprint.
Our Philosophy
Our philosophy is simple. Be kind. Live local. Work hard. Consume less. Respect others. Make a positive difference every day.
A Business Founded on Doing the Right Thing
It all started after the oil embargo of 1973. Local Cal Poly engineering graduate Michael Emrich, saw an opportunity to improve our energy use and habits by finding ways to harness and distribute energy locally. Thus Solarponics began installing some of the first solar energy systems on the central coast, and some of those are still in operation today. (photo: Solarponics solar water heating display in front of Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa in 1980.)
Local Solar Energy Company Since 1975
Being the best solar energy company means: Ranked 17th in the nation for battery backup installs (out of 1,900 installers), Top 200 ranked Solar Contractor in the U.S. nine years running, Best of North County seven years running, Nationally ranked #14 by BestCompany.com, Atascadero Business of the Year, Guild Quality Certified, San Luis Obispo Green Company of the Year, Pacific Coast Business Times Family Business of the Year, Home Advisor Elite Service Provider, BBB Accredited, and Angie’s List Super Service Award Contractor. CSLB# 391670
A solar energy system is a 25-year investment. Make sure you have the right people standing behind you.
Our Team
Justin Armstrong
Lead Service Tech
Kristian Emrich
President
Serafin Olvera
Install Crew Lead
Phil Campbell
Energy Analyst
Jeff Riley
Energy Analyst
Shane Wisniewski
Inspection Tech
Ron Spann
New Construction | Sales Manager
Todd Burnett
Commercial Sales | Energy Analyst
Patrizia Machado
Bookkeeper
Mike Weigel
COO
Jeremy West
Install Crew Lead
Annie Allen
Production Coordinator
Rob Taylor
Project Manager
Frank Scotti
Marketing
Crosby
The happy dog
Jane Weisheitinger
Financial Department Head
Ryan Montague
Service Manager
Caleb Slobodnik
Production Foreman
Adolfo Hernandez
Install Crew Lead
Carry Perkins
Service Coordinator
Jesse Acosta
Construction Foreman
Aadi Ahmad
Energy Analyst
Troy Schwoerer (right)
Project Designer
Jake Liddicote
Project Coordinator
Community Involvement
Since day one, Solarponics has supported local non-profit agencies and organizations. We have donated over $500,000 to local community organizations.
Recent contributions include:
Templeton High School Athletic Boosters
CDF/SLO County Firefighters Benevolent Society
ECHO (El Camino Homeless Organization)
Boys And Girls Clubs, Mid Central Coast
CAPS – Committee for Atascadero Public Schools
Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County
Terry Keller/Leo Evola Scholarship Programs
THMS Transitions Mental Health Association
