Occidental Power, Solar & Energy Storage

Founded in 1989 by Greg Kennedy, Occidental Power, Solar & Energy Storage is San Francisco’s longest-running and most experienced solar energy and storage company. With over three decades of expertise, the company has been at the forefront of renewable energy solutions in the Bay Area, specializing in solar photovoltaics, solar thermal systems, wind power, cogeneration systems, and energy storage systems. (Occidental Power, Solar & Energy Storage, Occidental Power, Solar & Energy Storage)

As a family-owned and women-majority-owned business, Occidental Power is deeply rooted in the community. Greg Kennedy and his wife, Wynne Bamberg, co-founded the company, and their daughters, Grace Kennedy Panda and Ava Kennedy, have since joined the team, continuing the family’s commitment to sustainable energy. (Occidental Power, Solar & Energy Storage)

Occidental Power is renowned for its pioneering projects, including designing and installing the first net-metered solar electric system in San Francisco’s Noe Valley neighborhood in 1997 . The company has also been instrumental in various landmark installations, such as the first solar-powered billboard in San Francisco and significant projects for institutions like the French American International School and the Moscone Center. (Occidental Power, Solar & Energy Storage, Occidental Power, Solar & Energy Storage)

Committed to quality and compliance, Occidental Power is a licensed California General Contractor (B License), Solar Contractor (C-46), and Electrical Contractor (C-10), holding CSLB #591549 . The company prides itself on delivering high-quality products, installations, and services, ensuring each project meets or exceeds government and industry standards. (Occidental Power, Solar & Energy Storage, Occidental Power, Solar & Energy Storage)

Occidental Power’s mission is to empower homes, businesses, and institutions with sustainable, independent energy solutions, contributing to a greener future for the Bay Area and beyond. (Occidental Power, Solar & Energy Storage)

Before adopting Enact, Occidental struggled with constantly inputting and updating utility data, often needing to correct faulty or outdated information within their previous software. These issues were compounded by slow response times from software support, which delayed project timelines and created inefficiencies in their design and sales process.

Since adopting Enact, Occidental Solar has experienced key improvements:

• Speed – Faster turnaround for designs and proposals, reducing delays in the sales process.
• Accuracy – More reliable utility data and system outputs, minimizing the need for manual corrections.
• Internal Collaboration – Improved team coordination with centralized, real-time access to project data.

Occidental Solar leverages several core features of Enact’s platform to streamline their operations and enhance the customer experience:

• Rapid 3D Solar Design: Utilizing Digital Surface Model (DSM) technology, Occidental Solar can swiftly create accurate 3D models of rooftops, including automatic detection of roof height and pitch. This capability allows for efficient design processes without the need for on-site visits.
• Advanced Shading Analysis: Enact’s shading analysis tools enable Occidental Solar to run multiple scenarios, quickly identifying and eliminating panels with poor solar access, ensuring optimal system performance.
• Customized Proposal Generation: With Enact, Occidental Solar can build proposals tailored to specific needs, setting up multiple pricing templates and customizing templates with their brand’s colors, fonts, logos, dynamic graphs, and 3D image sets.
• Integrated Financial Modeling: The platform allows for the setup of preferred financing options, including loans, leases, and PPAs, and facilitates the comparison of cash flows, aiding customers in understanding the financial benefits of their solar investments.
• E-signature Integration: Enact streamlines the contract process by incorporating dynamic design and pricing data into custom contracts, enabling Occidental Solar to swiftly close sales through integrated e-signature capabilities.
• Post-Installation Asset Management: Through the Enact App, Occidental Solar can view all systems in one place, regardless of inverter brand, and monitor system health at a glance, allowing for proactive identification and resolution of customer issues.