Giving Back

At Scudder Solar, clean energy is an act of community care. We're proud to invest in the people, places, and organizations that make the Central Coast an extraordinary place to live and work.

Our Commitment to Clean Energy
and Community.

At Scudder Solar, we believe that success is measured not only by the quality of our installations, but by the positive difference we make in the communities where we live and work.

Since 2007, we've built Scudder Solar on a foundation of core values that shape everything we do: putting customers first, operating with integrity, delivering exceptional workmanship, investing in our team, and staying deeply connected to our communities. Our Corporate Social Responsibility program (CSR) reflects those values every single day — through ethical business practices, community partnerships, environmental leadership, and our unwavering commitment to leaving the Central Coast better than we found it.

17+ Years Serving the
Central Coast

35+ Community Partners
We Support

4 The Counties
We Call Home

2007 Founded on
Community Values

Why Community Matters to Scudder Solar.

Clean energy is, at its core, an act of community care — and we take that seriously. Every solar system we design and install reduces a family's energy costs and carbon footprint. Every community partner we support puts resources back into the neighborhoods we call home. And every team member we invest in helps build a more resilient, purpose-driven company from the inside out.

From Marina to Monterey, Santa Cruz to south Santa Clara, Scudder Solar is proud to be more than an energy contractor. We're your neighbors — and we're in this together.

Scudder Solar donation to Food Bank for Monterey County

Scudder team with Rancho Cielo donations

The Four Pillars of Our CSR Program.

Community Involvement

We actively support 35+ local organizations through charitable contributions, volunteer hours, and in-kind donations of solar equipment, installation labor, and clean energy expertise.

Environmental Leadership

Solar energy is our business and our mission. Every system we install reduces carbon emissions, cuts energy costs, and moves our community toward a cleaner, more resilient future.

Employee Investment

Our team is the engine behind everything we've built. We're committed to a safety-first culture, fair compensation, professional development, and a workplace grounded in respect.

Ethical Business

For 17+ years, honesty, transparency, and integrity have guided every customer interaction, every installation, and every decision we've made as a company.

Clean energy isn't just about saving money — it's about building a better future for the communities we all share.

Community Involvement.

Investing in Our Neighbors: The communities we serve have been the foundation of our success since day one. We actively support local organizations through charitable contributions, volunteer hours, and in-kind donations of solar equipment, installation services, and clean energy expertise. We're proud to stand alongside organizations that are making a real difference in people's lives, including:

Anzar High Swim Team
California Salinas Rodeo
CALSSA
CASA of Monterey
Central Coast Builders Scholarship
Chartwell School
Citizens' Climate Lobby – Monterey
Don & Barbara Chapin Foundation
El Camino Futbol Club
El Camino Real Futbol Club
Farm Bureau of Monterey
Girl Scouts of California
Grid Alternatives
Habitat for Humanity
Hartnell Athletics
Hartnell College Foundation
Heffernan Foundation
Helping One Woman
Hospice Giving Foundation
IRCC

Marina Rotary Foundation
Monterey County Business Council
Monterey County Leadership
Monterey Zoological Society
National Steinbeck Center
Rancho Cielo
Regenerative California
SASH (Solar for Affordable Solar Housing)
Salinas Valley Chamber
Salvation Army – Monterey
Salvation Army – Salinas
Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council
SPCA Monterey
Tatum's Garden Foundation
The Living Breath Foundation
The MoCo Black Business Council
Toys for Tots
YOSAL
Youth Orchestra Salinas

Scudder Solar at Rancho Cielo groundbreaking

Scudder Solar installation at SPCA Monterey

At Scudder Solar, we believe success is measured not only by the systems we build, but by the positive impact we create in the communities where we live and work.

Environmental Leadership.

Powering a Sustainable Future: Solar energy is both our livelihood and our mission. Every system we install is a direct act of environmental stewardship — reducing carbon emissions, lowering energy costs, and decreasing dependence on fossil fuels for the families and businesses we serve. We also partner with Scudder Roofing on sustainable building solutions that improve energy efficiency from the roof down.

Clean Energy Installation — Every solar system we design and install reduces household carbon emissions and cuts long-term energy costs for our customers and our communities.

Community Solar Access — Through partnerships with Grid Alternatives and SASH, we've helped bring solar access to households and organizations that might otherwise go without — including the Salinas animal shelter and local area schools.

Responsible Practices — We implement responsible disposal and recycling practices on every project to minimize waste and our environmental footprint.

Climate Advocacy — We actively support organizations working on climate policy and environmental stewardship, including Citizens' Climate Lobby – Monterey and Regenerative California.

Investing in Our People.

Our Team Makes It All Possible: The solar technicians, electricians, design consultants, estimators, and customer care professionals at Scudder Solar are the reason we've earned the trust of the Central Coast for 17+ years. We're committed to creating a workplace where every person is safe, valued, and set up to thrive.

Safety First — Every team member is trained to the highest safety standards. We go home safe, every single day.

Ongoing Training — Solar technology evolves quickly. We invest in continuous education so our team stays sharp and our customers get the best.

Career Growth — We promote from within whenever possible and invest in long-term careers, not just jobs.

Fair Compensation — Competitive wages and benefits that reflect the skill and dedication our team brings to every project.

Ethical Business Practices.

For 17+ years, Scudder Solar has built our reputation on honesty, transparency, and doing right by our customers — because we believe how we do our work matters as much as the work itself.

Honest Communication — Straightforward answers about system performance, project timelines, realistic savings, and costs — no surprises, no overpromising.

Quality You Can Count On — We stand behind every solar system we install with comprehensive manufacturer and workmanship warranties and responsive customer service.

Fair Dealing — Ethical, respectful treatment of every customer, employee, supplier, and partner — in every interaction, without exception.

Local First — We reinvest in the communities that have supported us since 2007 by sourcing locally, hiring locally, and giving back locally.

Looking Forward.

At Scudder Solar, giving back isn't something we do on the side — it's simply who we are. Our community commitment is an extension of the values we've held since 2007: keeping our promises, maintaining integrity in every interaction, and staying dedicated to the neighbors, businesses, and organizations that make the Central Coast such a remarkable place to call home.

Solar energy is inherently an act of optimism — a belief that we can build a cleaner, more resilient future together. That belief drives us every day, in every system we design, every community partner we support, and every team member we invest in.

We're honored to serve you and grateful to be part of this community. If you'd like to learn more about our community partnerships or how you can support the organizations we work with, please reach out at 831.384.3900 or visit us at 3342 Paul Davis Drive, Marina, CA.