BEST ROOFING/SOLAR
V ITAL ENERGY SOLUTIONS
Vital Energy Solutions, a ray of sunshine in the community since 1971.
V ital Energy Solutions has been providing both Bay. The dedication of the Vital Energy team has earned them the title of Best Roofing/Solar in the 2025 NBb readers’ poll. (As well as a second-place Gold award for Best Company in Sonoma County.) Through three generations the solar company has maintained family ownership, with Jason Jackson currently CEO. “Not only have we been around as a family run business for almost 50 years, but we are still a small company focused on working within our community to bring power solutions that allow our customers to feel secure that their power needs will be met,” says Jackson. Overall, the customer comes first. Jackson says that the Vital Energy team curates solar solutions and takes the time to properly plan for the future of each client. Vital Energy offers services to residential, commercial and agricultural customers. In an effort to help fire victims and first responders, the solar company also offers a Sonoma Strong Solar discount. renewable and discretionary power solutions since 1971. Originally founded by Gerald “Jerry” Jackson as J and J Plumbing and Electric, the solar company has continued to provide top-tier solar services throughout the North As the company says on its website, “Over the years, we have successfully installed and collaborated on over 100 megawatts (equivalent to 1000 acres) of solar projects for residential, commercial, agricultural, municipal and utility-scale clients throughout Sonoma County, the Bay Area and beyond.” By Rosie Padilla
Solar panels promote energy self-sufficiency and cost savings, increase resale value and are environmentally conscious. Solar energy systems may also protect homeowners from fluctuating energy prices because of the energy independence solar panels offer. The cost savings produced by solar panels over time can eventually pay for the initial installation of the panels which may also lead to enhanced property value. And, ultimately, solar panels can help reduce a homeowner’s carbon footprint. Panel installations are just one of the services Vital Energy provides, the company also offers assistance with battery storage and generators. “We design unique systems to meet our customers' specific energy needs, whether that is back-up power for someone needing life-support services at home for aging family members; extra power for multiple electric vehicles; or even home servers used to mine coins,” says Jackson. Vital Energy also offers informational blog posts at vitalenergysolar.com to keep customers up to date about all things energy related. The content includes tips on how to troubleshoot a Tesla solar system, a guide to understanding solar energy, a list of benefits of solar battery and generator integration and more. “In an industry that evolves as rapidly as energy production and storage, there is always something exciting right around the corner,” says Jackson. v vitalenergysolar.com
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