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What do Our Clients Say About Run on Sun?

“What we loved about Run on Sun was the fact that they are very mission driven and really delivered everything that we had asked for, worked with us very professionally, and now not only do we have something that is helping us consume less energy but it is something that we know we can really use with [our students].”

Elizabeth McGregor
Head of School
Westridge School

What do Our Clients Say About Run on Sun?

“I’ve worked with a lot of contractors and sub-contractors over the course of twenty years and I found working with Run on Sun to be a very seamless process, had no glitches in the installation, we had a very open communication and the work was done exactly according to the schedule that they had presented to us, and they finished the project earlier than they expected… I found working with Run on Sun to be a very positive experience; I was very happy with the work that they did.”

Brian Williams
Facilities Director
Westridge School

What do Our Clients Say About Run on Sun?

“We had Run on Sun install our solar panels on our home in Pasadena and couldn't be more pleased.
They dealt with the city on our behalf, we did not have to do a thing. The installation was quick and they made sure our rebates were received quickly. We got several quotes and Run on Sun was very comparable to the industry. Our electric bills are so small, we are elated.”

Michael M., Pasadena

What do Our Clients Say About Run on Sun?

“To anyone out there who is interested in solar power, I strongly recommend Jim and his team at Run on Sun.
They were extremely professional and friendly in creating and installing a solar power system at my home in 2009. They finished the job in the promised time and at the promised price with a minimum of fuss. I strongly recommend them for all your solar needs.”

Michael M., Pasadena

What do Our Clients Say About Run on Sun?

“The Run on Sun team did a terrific job providing solar power to my home.
I received detailed information and status reports throughout the project. The entire Run on Sun team is top notch: reliable, on time, efficient and clean! And the best pay-off: my electric bill was $0.87 this month!”

Jeannine F., Altadena

What do Our Clients Say About Run on Sun?

“I am quite happy with my decision to go solar, having chosen Run on Sun to do the installation.
They are very professional in their work, very careful to install everything correctly and will not try to oversell what is needed for the project. They worked with DWP to make sure that everything was done to the city's specifications.”

Janet L., Venice

What do Our Clients Say About Run on Sun?

“Coming from a career as an aerospace engineer, I am extremely happy that I chose Run on Sun to provide and install my home's solar energy system. At every step in the process, from proposal to contract to installation and city approval, Run on Sun utilized the skills of a degreed or licensed professional.
I would recommend their services to anyone interested in receiving the best services at competitive rates.”

Gary H., Pasadena

What do Our Clients Say About Run on Sun?

“It's a great feeling to see a credit for selling 172kWh instead of having to purchase 743kWh as we did last year! Plus,we have already kept over 1,000 pounds of CO2 out of the environment in just a couple of months.
We were very pleased with the services of Run On Sun and recommend them highly for your projects.”

Scott P., Pasadena

Run on Sun® Management Team

We got started in this business for two reasons we wanted to have an impact in changing how we power our lives here in sunny Southern California, and we were frustrated by the lack of knowledge and passion displayed by our competitors. We believed then, and even more so now, that clients are eager to find a company that can make the process of installing a solar power system as easy as it is desirable.

All of Run on Sun's principals have earned the designation: NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional

Since 2010, all of the Principals of Run on Sun have earned the coveted designation:
NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional™ - a distinction that none of our competitors can claim. That means that when you choose Run on Sun you are assured of working with the best trained, best educated, and most highly certified team of professionals in the solar industry.

But you don't have to take our word for it - learn more about the importance of choosing a solar power installation company that features NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professionals™ or check out the glowing testimonials from our ecstatic clients.

Mission Statement

Run on Sun is committed to promoting renewable energy use by providing the highest quality, properly engineered photovoltaic solar power systems. We do this by providing honest communication to our clients, properly engineered systems, quality installations, and ongoing service and maintenance after the sale.

Our Principals

With backgrounds in science, contracting, engineering, consulting, business and law, our Principals embody every expertise needed to work with clients, suppliers, regulators and government officials to get you the specific solution to meet your needs.

James Jenal CEO & Founder

James Jenal
Chief Executive Officer, Founder

Mr. Jenal earned his certification as a NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional™ in March, 2010, and holds degrees in Mathematics, Computer Science and Law. His technical background at Bell Labs and his legal experience as a trial lawyer at OMelveny & Myers gives him the ability to distill complicated issues down to their essence; thereby allowing decision makers to fully comprehend all aspects of the matter before them whether that be assessing the performance of an existing PV system or evaluating competing proposals for adopting a new technology.
Mr. Jenal has developed numerous computer applications related to PV systems, including remote monitoring, performance estimation, and economic analysis.

Bradford Banta President & Founder

Bradford Banta
President, Founder

Mr. Banta earned his certification as a NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional™ in March, 2010, and holds degrees in Electrical Engineering, Electronic and Computer Control Systems, and a Master of Management from the J.L. Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern University.) Mr. Banta's extensive experience as a business management consultant to high-tech industries with KPMG and Deloitte & Touche enables him to understand and analyze the business strategy, financial, and technical issues involved in business decisions. Mr. Banta is also a successful entrepreneur in the consumer products manufacturing and retail space.
Mr. Banta is a B-General licensed contractor.

Velvet Dallesandro Chief Electrician

Velvet Dallesandro
Chief Electrician

Ms. Dallesandro earned her certification as a NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional™ in March, 2010, and is a C-10 licensed electrician with more than 25 years of experience in the electrical trades and over a decade of experience in solar power installations dating back to the LADWP solar carport project in 1999.
Thanks to her unparalleled craftsmanship and meticulous eye for detail, Ms. Dallesandro makes Run on Sun installations superior to those of our competitors. As a co-owner of the business, Ms. Dallesandro insures that the highest level of quality is present in every job we do.

 


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