About Us

We are devoted to

doing right by you.

Putting knowledge in your hands puts the power there too.
Since 2008, Big Dog Solar has been helping people find better alternatives for sourcing their electricity. That’s right, 2008, the recession.

Our promise to provide the best customer experience in the industry, coupled with our passion for innovation, has guided us through some economic storms.

We’ve helped thousands upon thousands of home and business owners just like you find better solutions for energy.

And, let’s be honest, we all need some relief! Going solar is a perfect way to take control of some of the chaos. So, what are you waiting for? You just found your trusted partner.

Our Vision

Our vision is to be a national leader in the solar industry and to revolutionize residential solar one rooftop at a time.

Our Mission

We’re on a mission to help home and business owners have confidence in the independence and reliability of owning their own power.

Our Experience

Over 16+ years of renewable energy design and installation.

Our Powerful Story So Far

The Beginning
1998

Founded

The Big Dog parent company was established with the first operating business being Big Dog Security.
Series A
1999

Big Dog Satellite

Second business operation of Big Dog Satellite began.
Growing
2008

Big Dog Solar

Big Dog Solar was born with roots in the installation of Off-Grid and Battery back-up solar systems.
Series A
2009-2015

Solar Leaders

Big Dog Solar had steady growth and was recognized as the solar leader in Idaho.
Series A
2016-2022

Rapid Growth

Rapid and substantial growth led to Big Dog Solar growing nearly 20 times the size it had been
Today
2024

Onwards & Upwards

We’re still just getting started… 👀

Our Foundational Pillars

We believe in the power of green energy, but more importantly, we believe in the power of the individual to make the best choices for themselves, in order to make their home or business a sanctuary of comfort and confidence.
The only thing we’re really serious about is delivering world-class service. Apart from this, we’re dedicated to growing a business that’s fun, light-hearted, and that we’re excited about building every day. We infuse joy into our work and attempt to provide our customers with a memorable experience that brings warmth and happiness into their lives.
We pride ourselves in providing outstanding, year-round customer service. We take a customer-centric approach to our business, which means that we always keep our customers’ best interests top-of-mind.
We’re committed to growing forward with our business firmly on the pulse of innovation in the industry. We implement the latest in tech in our solar solutions, incorporating state-of-the-art inverter technology into our offering.
We don’t believe in cookie-cutter solutions. We know that every household or business is different and has its own set of unique requirements. We go above and beyond to provide custom solar solutions for each one of our individual customers.
We understand that the world of solar is new to many of our customers. That’s why we strive to be a solar partner that people can trust unequivocally with their power needs. We’re dedicated to upholding the highest standards of reliability and trust throughout our business.
Excellent communication is a key factor in any successful business. We place great emphasis on keeping on communication channels open and value progressive dialogue with our customers at all times. The words “nasty surprise” are not in our vocabulary as we keep our communication 100% honest so customers always know exactly what to expect.