Why Allterra?
Video Portfolio
We’ve made all sorts of videos over the years. From how to troubleshoot your solar – to how we engage and give back to our local community.
Team Allterra
Come see who we are, the fun facts about us, and what we do when we’re not helping more homes to be powered by the sun.
Why Allterra Stands Apart
Allterra’s distinguishing factor is it’s unique approach to business and solar. Allterra prominently focuses on providing the best solution for every client. That is why Allterra is a proponent of owning your solar system rather than leasing it. Other solar companies tend to recommend PPA or lease agreements because they are easier to sell. Letting a finance company own the equipment limits homeowner’s options and provides only a fraction of the benefits owning does. Allterra will not sell you solar if you are not a good fit. As a referral-based business, customer loyalty is critical to our continued success.
Internally, Allterra strives to create the best working environment possible. We believe the people at Allterra are integral to Allterra’s success. We offer healthcare, retirement savings, paid time off, competitive wages, paid driving time to and from job sites, and routinely have staff appreciation events to acknowledge team members doing great work. It is a balancing act to reward staff for great work and reward clients with great services and prices. We hope Allterra exemplifies a better way of doing business where community involvement is part of our marketing plan and support for other locally owned businesses is part of our procurement approach. Businesses can be part of the solution or part of the problem.
Unmatched Experience and Expertise
Founded in 2004, Allterra Solar has become the leading solar installation company throughout the Central Coast and South Bay Area. Allterra has created an award winning product and service offering that makes switching to cost effective clean energy easy for home and business owners. The company’s success has been built upon customer service and employee retention. Allterra is composed of over 40 people who are passionate about solar and the community in which they work.
Allterra is consistently voted ‘Best Solar Company’ by readers of the Santa Cruz Sentinel, Good Times, and the Monterey County Weekly. Allterra was deemed ‘Best Place to Work’ by the Monterey County Business Council and in 2024, Allterra Solar was awarded Small Business of the Year.
A Map of Our Impact
Our Commitment to Quality and Innovation
Allterra’s award winning service and commitment to quality has been forged by over two decades of experience.
Allterra specializes in residential energy system design and integration and our refined process means your project will run smoothly.
Our work and service is trusted by the City of Santa Cruz, Driscoll’s, Shopper’s Corner, Community Foundation of Santa Cruz and Ibis Cycles just to name a few.
Community and Environmental Impact
Allterra has installed at over 4,000 homes and businesses throughout the Central Coast and Silicon Valley and our clients save over $11 million per year.
That is a lot of clean renewable energy being generated. Not only does solar power reduce carbon emissions, it also makes our community healthier and more resilient. With wildfires and extreme storms wreaking havoc on our local infrastructure, the need for decentralized power generation is more important than ever.
Lastly, solar and battery backup represent the only viable alternative to runaway utility prices that have increased 125% over the last decade.
