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Your Trusted Partner for Solar Permitting & Engineering Solutions
We are a trusted partner for residential solar and storage projects, founded by a licensed engineer with experience at Tesla Energy and Sunrun. Our team of professional engineers leverages technology to provide solar installers with comprehensive solutions for obtaining permits and achieving PTO. With over 30,000 renewable energy projects completed nationwide, we specialize in structural and electrical engineering, engineered plan sets, and end-to-end permitting services. Our mission is to empower small and medium-sized solar businesses with the same resources as national companies, helping them grow and better serve their customers.We combine technical expertise with real-time support to deliver AHJ-compliant solutions, including stamped calculations, fault studies, and load analyses. Our proprietary Smart Site Survey App streamlines data collection, while our engineers provide guidance tailored to local requirements. Backed by 1.2 gigawatts of engineering experience, we ensure code compliance and fast permit approvals across the United States.
Services
Structural Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Permit Design
Consulting Services
Engineered Plan Sets
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of solar engineering experience from Tesla Energy and Sunrun alumni
- Licensed PE/SE and EE engineers ensure AHJ compliance nationwide
- Smart Site Survey App streamlines permit-ready photo collection
- Nationwide AHJ-compliant plan sets with 1.2 GW project experience
- Over 30,000 renewable energy projects completed with fast permit turnaround
Services
Structural Engineering
Our licensed PE/SE engineers deliver structural calculations and stamps for solar systems. Services include roof framing analysis, ground mount design, and carport engineering. With 1.2 GW of experience, we provide AHJ-compliant upgrades and certification letters to ensure safe, code-compliant installations nationwide.
Electrical Engineering
Licensed electrical engineers perform NEC validation for solar projects, including equipment selection, stringing design, and OCPD sizing. We offer stamped single-line diagrams, fault studies, and 8760 energy reports tailored to utility requirements in multiple states with 1.2 GW of national experience.
Engineered Plan Sets
We create code-compliant plan sets combining structural and electrical engineering for residential and commercial systems. Deliverables include stamped calculations, panel schedules, and interconnection applications to streamline permit approval processes across all U.S. jurisdictions.
Smart Site Survey
Our guided app ensures accurate photo documentation meeting local AHJ requirements. Engineers provide real-time support for site assessments, reducing resubmissions and accelerating project timelines while maintaining compliance with jurisdiction-specific standards.
Consulting Services
We assist with permit-ready engineering documents, including special requests for unusual installations. Our team offers expert guidance on AHJ requirements, system optimization, and compliance strategies to help small installers compete effectively in the solar market.
People
Founder Name
Founder & CEO
Licensed engineer and Tesla Energy/Sunrun alumnus with 15+ years in solar engineering. Created CRE to help small installers compete nationally through innovative permitting solutions and expert technical support.
Questions
What solar engineering services do you offer?
We provide structural and electrical engineering with licensed PE/SE and EE engineers, including stamped calculations, fault studies, and load analyses for residential and commercial systems.
How does your permitting process work?
Our end-to-end permitting includes AHJ-compliant plan sets, interconnection submissions, and real-time engineer support to ensure fast approvals nationwide.
Do you support energy storage systems?
Yes, we engineer systems with battery storage (ESS), including MPU avoidance studies, arc flash analysis, and 8760 energy reports for major utilities.
What areas do you serve?
We provide nationwide services across the United States for residential and commercial solar projects of all sizes.
How does the Smart Site Survey App help installers?
The app guides users through jurisdiction-specific photo requirements, reducing errors and ensuring complete data collection for permit applications.
