Baker Home Energy Takes Top Spot on 2022 Top Solar Contractors List

Despite concerns over supply chain interruptions and tariff investigations, the U.S. solar industry saw record solar and energy storage demand in 2021. Baker Electric Home Energy, a home energy solutions company based in Escondido, California, can attest to this. Solar Power World has recognized the company's installation success by ranking Baker at No. 123 out of more than 400 companies in the United States on the 2022 Top Solar Contractors list.

“We thank Solar Power World for the recognition and will continue to look to the future by offering the best of modern home energy technology solutions,” said Baker President Mike Teresso.

The Top Solar Contractors list is developed each year by industry magazine Solar Power World to honor the work of solar installers in the United States. Solar firms in the utility, commercial and residential markets are ranked by number of kilowatts installed in the previous year. Companies are grouped and listed by specific services, markets, and states.

“The utility-scale solar market, of course, puts up huge installation numbers each year, but the majority of workers in the industry are constructing projects in the commercial and residential markets, which continue to break records,” said Kelly Pickerel, editor in chief of Solar Power World. “Over 85% of the companies on the 2022 Top Solar Contractors List primarily work in the residential and commercial sectors, and they all reported closing out the last year in a positive light.”

SOLAR ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR

Solar Power World recognized Baker Electric Home Energy President Mike Teresso as 2022 Solar Advocate of the Year. Teresso joined the company in 2013 and has used his leadership position to advocate for positive solar policy at both the state and federal level.

According to data released by energy research firm Wood Mackenzie — before recent federal decisions to prevent additional tariffs on imported solar panels — the United States is expected to install 11 GW less than originally predicted in 2022, due to continued supply chain constraints, price increases and interconnection challenges. Still, a survey of the 2022 Top Solar Contractors class found that 59% predicted their business would increase in the next year, with only 9% assuming business would decrease.

TOP CALIFORNIA SOLAR CONTRACTORS

Baker Electric Home Energy ranked 24 out of 97 on the 2022 Top California Solar Contractors list by Solar Power World. Since its founding more than 84 years ago, Baker has provided energy solutions to 20,000 customers throughout Southern California. Known for exemplary customer service and business ethics, Baker Electric Home Energy designs, engineers, and installs solar power systems and home batteries for residences in San Diego County, Western Riverside County, and Southern Orange County. Additionally, the company provides full heating and air conditioning services and smart home solutions. Baker’s goal is to enable Southern California homeowners to generate, manage and use their power to save money, enhance their family’s lifestyle and protect the planet.

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