HelioPower
| Company type | Private Company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Energy production, Energy Management, Renewable energy, energy storage |
| Founded | Fallbrook, California, U.S. |
| Founder | Maurice Rousso |
| Headquarters | 43397 Business Park Dr, Temecula, California, 92590 , |
Number of locations | 1 (2018) |
Key people | Maurice Rousso (Chairman) Brad Schmehl (President) |
Number of employees | 50 (2018) |
Established in 2001 and based in California, HelioPower, Inc. specializes in developing proprietary energy initiatives in collaboration with third-party off-takers. The company owns and manages over 100 energy installations at various locations, including the Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose and the Ronald McDonald House in San Diego.
Products and Services
HelioPower’s operations encompass six distinct divisions:
- Residential solar solutions
- Energy analytics services
- Engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) for distributed energy projects and facility enhancements
- Financing and advisory services for energy projects
- Management of energy assets including Operations & Maintenance (O&M) support
- PredictEnergy™, a software platform dedicated to energy analytics
Residential Solar
By 2013, HelioPower had secured a position among California’s leading solar installers, having completed installations of more than 4,000 residential solar photovoltaic (PV) systems throughout California and Nevada. The company provides direct-to-consumer offerings such as complimentary energy assessments, energy efficiency improvements, and solar system installations. Financing choices for homeowners include leases, power purchase agreements (PPAs), utility rebate programs, PACE financing options like the HERO program, as well as applicable State and Federal incentives.
For partners, HelioPower delivers comprehensive EPC services along with third-party financing options available to qualified collaborators.
Energy Analytics
HelioPower’s energy analytics integrate comprehensive data on consumption trends, operational workflows, and procurement expenses. The service is tailored to industries such as water/wastewater management, manufacturing, and distribution to enhance energy efficiency and lower operational costs.
Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC)
Offering turnkey EPC services that cover solar PV installation, energy storage solutions, facility upgrades, and system integrations like combined heat and power (CHP) and biomass technologies, HelioPower also provides individual engineering, procurement, or construction services to clients and industry partners. The company has managed engineering and construction projects both domestically across the United States and internationally.
Their project execution follows a rigorous project planning and control (PP&C) framework aligned with PMI's PMBOK guidelines.
Energy Project Finance & Advisory Services
HelioPower arranges project financing for both proprietary ventures and third-party energy projects across diverse customer segments. Their financial products include power purchase agreements (PPAs), leasing options, and subsidized loans aimed at lowering total energy expenses while reducing initial capital requirements. Additionally, the company offers advisory expertise encompassing avoided cost analyses, project financial modeling, capital placement strategies, and optimal solution assessments.
Asset Management and Operations & Maintenance (O&M)
HelioPower administers distributed generation assets and provides comprehensive O&M services for solar power systems, battery storage solutions, off-grid setups, as well as manufacturer warranty support. Originating from its own asset holdings, HelioPower currently manages more than 20 megawatts of solar installations within the commercial and industrial sectors.
PredictEnergy Energy Analytics Platform
PredictEnergy is a cloud-hosted analytics solution tailored for commercial and industrial users that monitors, evaluates, and forecasts energy expenses and consumption patterns based on:
- Energy Intensity – tracking energy and power metrics by date, time, and location
- Business Performance – assessing production or distribution volumes by date, time, and location
- Cost Structure – incorporating utility rate schedules, distributed generation factors, operational rules, and demand response effects
Engineered specifically for manufacturing, distribution, and water/wastewater sectors, PredictEnergy supports enhanced energy management optimization.
Locations
Founded in Fallbrook, California, HelioPower, Inc. has maintained its headquarters in Murrieta, California since 2007. The company also operates branches in San Diego County, San Francisco, Concord, Coachella Valley, California, and Incline Village, Nevada. This strategic regional footprint allows HelioPower to effectively serve both residential and commercial markets throughout California.
Helio Micro Utility and Greenzu, Inc. Acquisition
Established in 2007, Helio Micro-Utility was created to deliver specialized project financing solutions to energy investors, financial institutions, and end-users. In 2008, a collaboration with CitiBank led to the formation of the Helio Green Energy Fund aimed at non-profit entities and affordable housing projects. On August 20, 2013, HelioPower expanded its energy finance capabilities by acquiring Greenzu, Inc., a nationwide solar financing firm serving commercial and non-profit sectors. This acquisition enhanced HelioPower’s financing portfolio and reinforced its competitive standing.
Solar Water Funding Alliance
On May 28, 2014, HelioPower joined forces with Panasonic Eco Solutions North America and strategic partner Coronal Group to establish the Solar Water Funding Alliance—a multi-million-dollar program dedicated to developing, financing, and managing solar photovoltaic installations for water agencies across California. This initiative addresses the financial pressures on water agencies by enabling substantial electricity cost reductions through solar energy systems installed at no upfront expense. As a result, these agencies can reallocate funds previously spent on utility bills toward vital water infrastructure improvements that benefit their customers.
See also
- Efficient energy use
- Index of solar energy articles
- List of energy storage projects
- Outline of energy
- Solar power
- Solar power in California
References
- Solar energy companies of the United States
- Solar energy in California
- Energy companies established in 2001
- Renewable resource companies established in 2001
- 2001 establishments in California
- Companies based in Riverside County, California
- Companies based in Contra Costa County, California
- American companies established in 2001