Sunergy

Sunergy was founded in 2015 in Lake Forest, California, by co-owners Chris Hammerstone and Jeremy Nicholson, two solar industry veterans who shared an unwavering commitment to customer experience. With more than 30 years of combined solar expertise between them, Chris and Jeremy built Sunergy on a simple principle: homeowners deserve both the resources of a proven installer and the personalized service of a local company. Starting from their Orange County base, Sunergy began partnering with Enphase in 2019 and quickly distinguished themselves through exceptional installation quality and transparent customer education. Their approach resonated with California homeowners tired of aggressive sales tactics and confusing proposals. By 2026, Sunergy had grown to serve homeowners across the entire state and earned recognition as EnergySage’s California Installer of the Year—awarded in the nation’s most competitive solar market. The company also achieved the distinction of being California’s #1 Rated Enphase Platinum Installer, a designation reserved for companies with at least five years in business, consistently exceptional reviews, and installations that pass Enphase’s rigorous quality inspections. Building permit records show Sunergy has completed hundreds of solar installations throughout California, with the typical residential project valued around $20,700. Unlike many competitors who rely on subcontractors, Sunergy employs its own in-house installation crews, ensuring faster project completion, cleaner installs, and direct communication throughout the process. Every customer works with a dedicated project manager from design through final inspection, creating continuity that homeowners consistently praise in their reviews. Sunergy specializes in custom-designed residential and commercial solar panel systems integrated with battery storage, bringing experience from diverse project types including utility-scale farms, municipal installations, and government contracts. The company exclusively installs Tier 1 American-made black-on-black solar panels paired with Enphase microinverters—equipment they trust enough to install in their own homes. For California homeowners navigating rising utility rates and complex solar decisions, Sunergy focuses on education over sales pressure, taking time to explain what battery systems can and cannot do, how solar production works in real-world conditions, and designing systems tailored to actual energy needs rather than cookie-cutter solutions. This consultative approach, combined with their reputation for clean installations and responsive service, has earned them recognition among the top five solar installers in Lake Forest and throughout California’s competitive solar landscape.