Powering California's Energy Future

Since 2012, Promise Energy has been California's trusted partner for commercial energy solutions, helping businesses reduce costs and achieve energy independence.

14,000+
Units Served
100s
Commercial Projects
13
Years in Business
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Months Avg Timeline

Our Story

Promise Energy was founded in 2012 with a simple mission: make commercial solar accessible and profitable for California businesses. What started as a small team of engineers and energy enthusiasts has grown into California's leading commercial energy solutions provider.

Over the past decade, we've served hundreds of commercial projects and over 14,000 multifamily units across California. From small businesses to Fortune 500 companies, we've helped organizations of all sizes reduce their energy costs and carbon footprint.

Today, Promise Energy is more than just a solar installer. We're a comprehensive energy partner, offering everything from battery storage and EV charging to energy management systems and efficiency retrofits. Our integrated approach ensures that every customer gets a solution tailored to their unique needs and goals.

As California continues to lead the nation in renewable energy adoption, Promise Energy remains at the forefront, helping businesses navigate the transition to a sustainable energy future. We're not just installing solar panels – we're building the energy infrastructure of tomorrow.

Our Mission

To empower California businesses with innovative energy solutions that reduce costs, increase reliability, and contribute to a sustainable future. We make the complex simple, the expensive affordable, and the future achievable.

Our Vision

To be the catalyst for California's energy independence, where every commercial property generates its own clean power, stores it intelligently, and uses it efficiently – creating a resilient, sustainable energy ecosystem.

Our Core Values

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Excellence

We deliver the highest quality installations with industry-leading technology and craftsmanship.

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Integrity

Transparent pricing, honest recommendations, and standing behind our work with comprehensive warranties.

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Innovation

Continuously adopting new technologies and methods to maximize value for our customers.

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Sustainability

Committed to creating a cleaner, more sustainable future for California and beyond.

Meet Our Leadership Team

With decades of combined experience and over 1,000 successful projects completed, our leadership team drives innovation and excellence in California's solar industry. We're committed to making clean energy accessible and profitable for businesses across the state.

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Adam Boucher

Founder & CEO

  • Funded over 1,000 solar projects nationwide
  • Pioneered solar financing under 1603 grant
  • Served 11,000+ units of multifamily affordable housing
  • B.A. University of California, San Diego
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Charlie Kuffner

Chief Operating Officer

  • 28 years experience with Swinerton Builders
  • Managed construction of $20 billion in projects
  • Led team of 300+ LEED professionals
  • B.S. Civil Engineering, M.S. Stanford University
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Michael Boucher

President

  • 13 years managing commercial solar operations
  • Supported LA Convention Center 2MW solar installation
  • Manages team of 12+ engineers & 40+ crew
  • B.A. Loyola Marymount University
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Andy Mandle

VP of Strategic Development

  • Clean energy policy & affordable housing expert
  • Advisor to 100+ housing projects
  • Pioneered Net Zero multifamily standards
  • UC Berkeley + Columbia MPA

Achievements & Industry Recognition

Leading California's clean energy transformation through innovation, excellence, and commitment to sustainable communities

Flagship Projects & Industry Firsts

LA Convention Center - 2.2 MW

Selected by the City of Los Angeles to support the largest solar installation on a municipally owned convention center.

Hanover Olympic Apartments

Built LA's first Zero Net Energy multifamily project and first tenant-benefit solar system in Los Angeles.

Silver Star Apartments

First ZNE affordable housing project in LA. Winner of USGBC LA Chapter Project of the Year.

LADOT Bus Maintenance Facility

Designed the first Zero Net Energy facility for the Los Angeles Department of Transportation.

First LADWP Tenant Meter Offset

Pioneered virtual net metering in LADWP territory with the first approved Tenant Meter Offset project.

Industry Awards

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Project of the Year

US Green Building Council LA Chapter for Silver Star Apartments

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1st Place Energy Category

Sustainable Innovation Awards, Silver Star Apartments

Battery Storage Grant

Southern California Edison, Mosaic Gardens at Pomona

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LEED Gold & Platinum

Multiple projects including Vermont, Selma, and Step Up on Colorado

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National Recognition

Featured in Honda national TV ad for supporting nonprofits with solar

Top 40 Solar Leader

CEO Adam Boucher honored by California Solar Energy Industry Association

Trusted by Leading Organizations

Approved vendor and project partner for major organizations across California and the United States:

Mercy Housing

The Walt Disney Company

City of Los Angeles

Affordable Housing Developers

Advocacy & Policy Impact

Policy Leadership

  • Co-created smartSOMAH.org, driving awareness of California's $1B SOMAH solar program
  • Hosted HUD Secretary Julian Castro under President Obama for energy efficiency roundtable

Industry Advocacy

  • Testified at local and state levels to expand solar access
  • Actively involved in shaping equitable solar policy and community solar access

Credibility & Licensing

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Licensed General Contractor

Class B in California; capable of nationwide delivery through vetted subcontractor network

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Project Flexibility

Non-union firm with flexibility to lead PLA/Union projects through trusted union subcontractors

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In-House Expertise

Engineering and EPC team with experience from off-grid microgrids to billion-dollar infrastructure

Certifications & Partnerships

NABCEP Certified

Licensed General Contractor (Class B)

OSHA Safety Certified

Tesla Powerwall Certified

CSLB Licensed

BBB A+ Rated

Ready to Join the Energy Revolution?

Partner with California's most trusted commercial energy provider. Let's build your sustainable energy future together.