Sunergy Systems

When Howard Lamb founded Sunergy Systems in Seattle in 2005—originally called Household Power—his vision was straightforward: create an employee-owned solar company built on three pillars: environmental sustainability, world-class customer service, and meaningful careers for those who shared the mission. Twenty years later, that vision has grown into one of Washington State’s most trusted solar installers, with over 3,000 completed installations across the Puget Sound region. Based in the Ballard neighborhood, Sunergy Systems serves homeowners and businesses throughout Olympia, the Greater Seattle Area, Kitsap County, and Mount Vernon, designing and installing solar panels, battery storage systems, and smart energy solutions custom-built for the Pacific Northwest climate. As a 100% employee-owned company, Sunergy Systems operates differently than most solar installers. Every team member—from design consultants to installation crews—has a direct stake in the company’s success, which creates accountability and pride that Seattle homeowners can feel from the first consultation through decades of system performance. The company’s leadership reflects deep industry experience: Lamb is a founding member of the Washington Solar Energy Industries Association (WASEIA), and company President Jon Lange, a NABCEP-certified installer with over 20 years in solar, was recently elected President of WASEIA. Lange has personally managed the installation of more than 3,000 residential and commercial solar energy systems since joining Sunergy in 2007. Sunergy Systems holds elite certifications and partnerships that few Washington solar companies can match. The company is an EnergySage Elite Screened & Verified Installer, a SunPower Elite Dealer, and a Tesla Powerwall Certified Installer, and also installs battery storage from FranklinWH and Enphase. The installer offers premium solar panels from Silfab, REC, and Maxeon, paired with comprehensive warranties including their signature 10-Year SolarClad Warranty, which covers both workmanship and full equipment replacement—one of the strongest warranties in Washington State. In 2025, Sunergy Systems earned back-to-back Gold “Best in the Pacific Northwest” awards from The Seattle Times in the Best Solar Energy Provider category, a reader-voted recognition that underscores the company’s reputation for integrity and service. The company also celebrated its 20th anniversary that year, a milestone marked by record installation numbers despite shifting federal incentives, proving the company’s resilience and commitment to long-term customer relationships. What makes Sunergy Systems particularly valuable to homeowners considering solar installation in Washington is their understanding of the complexities that come with local utilities like Seattle City Light and Puget Sound Energy, along with the state’s unique permitting and net-metering requirements. The company handles all permitting, utility interconnection, and inspection coordination, and their tenured team—the longest-serving solar professionals in the state—ensures seamless project execution. Sunergy also gives back through charitable contributions, donating nearly 9% of profits to nonprofit organizations in 2023, and supporting groups like the Ballard Food Bank and Olympia Community Solar. For homeowners in Seattle and across Western Washington who want solar energy done right—with transparency, technical excellence, and genuine local expertise—Sunergy Systems offers the rare combination of two decades of proven performance and the accountability that comes from employee ownership.