Her local bank didn’t understand solar. She didn’t have enough equity (or time) to take out a second mortgage. And a solar lease wasn’t appealing since she’d forfeit most of the value and give up control to a third party.

Sara was looking for an easy way to finance the purchase of a solar energy system, but it didn’t exist. So, she set out to fill the void by providing a financing solution installers could use to help other homeowners just like her.

Partnering with her solar installer, she began lending out her daughter’s college savings fund to their customers – other local homeowners who wanted to go solar. When the idea for a solar loan proved popular, she proceeded to build a business that bridged the gap between homeowners, installers, and financial institutions.

Since those early days, we have continued to grow but our focus remains the same: delivering consumer-friendly financing options for our installation partners. In her current role as a board member, Sara continues to be a voice guiding Sungage’s direction and contribution to the clean energy transition while also connecting us to our roots.