# Neighborhood Sun

A tech-enabled community solar  platform dramatically expanding solar access.

## Elevator pitch
Neighborhood Sun runs the Sun Engine(tm) advanced software platform, which provides customer acquisition and management to connect thousands of residents to community shared solar projects. Our team of 25+ is dedicated to bringing the promise of solar to everyone, not just the select few.

- Canonical URL: https://wefunder.com/neighborhood.sun
- Entity ID: wefunder:company:48971
- Last updated: 2026-06-11T05:00:13Z
- Generated at: 2026-06-12T04:55:08Z

## Quick facts
- $4.8MM in revenue in 2023 (257% increase) YoY
- 100% increase in community solar farms under management in 2023 YoY
- 136 community solar farms under management across 7 states
- Massive increase in productivity in 2023 through implementation of automations in SunEngine
- Diverse and experienced team with proven ability for cross-departmental collaboration
- Mission-Driven Certified B Corp with leading scores across the entire community solar industry
- Proven fundraising abilities, with more than $1.9MM successfully raised through Wefunder
- Expansion to California coming in 2025, opening the largest community solar market in the country

## Active fundraises
- wefunder:fundraise:116444: 4(a)(6) successful (USD)
- wefunder:fundraise:116443: 4(a)(6) successful (USD)
- wefunder:fundraise:101793: 506(c) successful (USD)
- wefunder:fundraise:57833: 4(a)(6) successful (USD)
- wefunder:fundraise:57834: 4(a)(6) successful (USD)
- wefunder:fundraise:28598: 4(a)(6) successful (USD)

## Investor memos
- Kingscrowd Capital: https://wefunder.com/updates/174985

## Story
This glaring gap between the demand for solar and access to the solar installations highlights the inequity in clean energy adoption. Fortunately, community solar proves to be a promising solution, offering a way for those who may not have suitable rooftops or the funds to buy their own panels to still benefit from and support local solar energy. Community solar works by pooling resources to build large solar installations, which are then shared among multiple subscribers. At Neighborhood Sun, we excel in connecting those who want clean energy with those who are generating it to benefit all stakeholders involved. We bridge this  gap through our SunEngine(™) platform, which allows us to efficiently manage community solar projects for developers and community solar subscriptions for residents and small businesses. Our success lies in our ability to connect solar projects with mass market consumers, ensuring that clean energy is accessible to all. Neighborhood Sun serves as the missing piece to an equitable clean energy transition as we foster a seamless connection  between solar project owners and consumers.Our Traction Since Our Last Wefunder Campaign Speaks for ItselfSince our last raise of $1MM in 2022, WE HAVE SUCCESSFULLY GROWN OUR REVENUE by 257% building out our technology Sun Engine platform and supercharging our market expansion. We have passed on 89% more savings than in 2022.Strategic growth: This year we plan to enter new markets, expand our customer base significantly, and continue growing our revenue for both customer acquisition and ongoing customer management. With our increase in productivity and automation through our Sun Engine platform, we can grow our revenue without a commensurate growth in expenses. Concrete Results from Last Investment Round in Neighborhood SunHow Does Community Solar work?Community solar makes it possible for anyone who pays an electricity bill to support solar energy and save money in the process so that even people who can't install solar panels on their own homes or properties still benefit from solar energy. Instead of each person needing to own and install their own panels, they can subscribe through Neighborhood Sun to get a share of the energy generated by their local community solar farm, resulting in savings in the form of solar credits on their utility bill. This makes solar energy accessible to more people, including renters and those with shaded roofs.Our Proven Business ModelRecurring Revenue is the Key to Accessing the $2B Community Solar IndustryThe extra thing that makes Neighborhood Sun even more valuable than you may already think? It’s our Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR).Our SunEngineTM advanced software platform is the white label solution that solar asset businesses  are looking for. Whether they want a full licensing agreement complemented by customer management, or just a white label solution they can use internally, we believe Sun Engine is the best platform for the industry. Fourteen companies with 134 projects have already contracted with us. We sign long-term contracts with solar asset owners, which translates into many years of ARR.We’ve Developed a Multi-Channel Sales Approach Using Key Technology Developed In-HouseDirect sales: We have an experienced team leading the training and ongoing management of sales personnel through our sales academies and accountability metrics.”Strategic sales: Our community partners work with us in ways no other community solar company can match.”Referrals: Because we put so much emphasis on customer development and we are the most credible green brand in the community solar space, we're able to work with our customers to generate referrals to their friends and neighbors.”Since establishing SunEngineTM, we have already conducted seamless transitions from our 3 main competitors’ platforms, proving how much developers can see the benefits of SunEngineTM over other platforms. Some of the key new features in SunEngineTM that have been developed to address increasing needs in the community solar space include:Several automations features that allow business users to continuously improve sales and communication workflows with granular filtering options to allow for targeted messaging and outreach without requiring support from IT. CRM and accounting system integrations automate critical business information flow and ensure financial data is automatically and accurately updated across platforms.Automated subscriber allocation adjustments and churn reports have significantly reduced labor time and costs, as well as provide key insights into various subscriber trends.Full data separation for white-labeling options allow for clients to manage, customize, and analyze their data and enrollment flow to provide personalized subscriber acquisition and management.Creating More Community, Not More CustomersNeighborhood Sun is without competition in the way that we acquire and manage customers for community solar. We fill the roles that otherwise require two or more companies to manage separately. Our leadership team has worked together for almost three years now.Our experienced and well-connected Board is also a differentiating factor. We have successful solar entrepreneurs, impact VC investors, energy industry vets, and our chair, Bill Bumpers, is a long-time leader in the legal energy world.What we’ll use your investment forWe are raising $500,000 to upgrade our SunEngineTM technology platform, enter new solar markets and hire key executives to our team who can help us scale to the next level. Your investment will allow us to expand on the success we achieved in 2023 and really take advantage of the massive opportunity in solar today. Every solar farm we add to our community has a positive impact on society, and one step closer to disrupting the outdated electric utility industry.What am I actually investing in, and how do I make money?You are investing in what is called a “SAFE,” which stands for a Simple Agreement for Future Equity.  It essentially acts like a convertible note structure in many early stage companies, but it is not a debt instrument.  The SAFE instrument converts to equity (either common or preferred shares) when the next financing event happens (either a capital raise or a sale of the company). In this SAFE instrument, Neighborhood Sun (NSun) is offering a discount on the equity conversion, meaning whatever price we get, you will get a discount on it, plus potentially more. The "more" is because there is a maximum value cap, meaning if we get a price higher than that, you still convert at the discount plus your conversion is capped at whatever the valuation cap is.  For example, if the company gets a $50MM valuation, you would get about twice the number of shares you'd otherwise get at $23MM if $23MM was our value cap.  Conversely, if the next round of equity capital comes in at a valuation below $23 MM, you would still benefit from the discount on that valuation.  You would earn a return on your investment when we have a liquidity event or an exit that allows you to then sell your shares in the company. If the company is sold at any price, then the economics of the SAFE still hold as if you had converted the day before the sale into equity.

## FAQ
1. **Was your investor webinar (June 7th, 2020) recorded? If so, could that be posted to the Wefunder page?**
   - Hi Salvatore, yes our July 7th webinar was recorded. We'll be posting to our Youtube page shortly. We will also look into posting it here.
2. **Mr. Skulnik, I work in Silver Spring so I am familiar with the area. I was just wondering how your company differs from other competitors, mainly larger companies. Also, could you name the 4 major community projects?**
   - Thank you for your question! We are unique in that we are a B Corp with a score higher than any other community solar company. That means we are at the highest level of good governance, transparency, and community committment. The four projects we completed are Panorama, Oxon Hill, Dogwood and Old Court. We have a new project coming in Pepco very soon so you'll have a chance to sign up as well. Stay tuned!
3. **Hi Gary, What was the name of your previous venture and how's it doing now? Thanks!**
   - Hi Jaspreet,thanks for the question. My previous venture was Clean Currents. It grew into a $22mm company and we had a succesful exit with our solar division, selling it to Solar City. Our retail electric supplier business, however, went under because of the Polar Vortex in 2014, which sent energy prices on the wholesale market through the roof and we didn't have the funds to cover the costs. Our lead investor chose to close the business rather than put more cash in when we needed it.
4. **when is this closing?**
   - Hi Kirk, this is closing in mid October.
5. **What are the chances of coming to Virginia**
   - Hi Eric, we actually are planning on coming to Virginia thanks to the new law that was passed this year. It is expected to go into effect in a year or two. Stay tuned for more!

## Team
- Gary Skulnik (CEO)
- John Wilson (Chief Technology Officer)
- Cara Humphrey (CRO)
- Emily Tokarowski (VP of Marketing)

## Recent posts
- NSun Portfolio Acquisiti (2026-02-24T15:58:31Z)
- Neighborhood Sun 2025 Stakeholders Meeting (2025-12-03T22:10:38Z)
- Join us! We are hosting our annual meeting for all stakeholders in Neighborhood Sun. This is your chance to hear from senior management and ask some questions. Registration is free. https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/puHW7nsCQACUc5KqJSp1yw#/registration (2025-11-20T19:17:23Z)
- What the new BBB means for Community Solar and Neighborhood Sun (2025-07-14T17:15:25Z)
- Community Solar 2025 Outlook (2025-01-22T18:35:28Z)
- See Why Investors are Choosing Neighborhood Sun (2024-12-20T20:50:38Z)
- Today is the Day (2024-12-20T15:58:38Z)
- One more day left! (2024-12-19T23:16:39Z)
- Invest in a Great Company on Wefunder - Holdon Bags (2024-12-19T18:50:04Z)
- Last Days to Invest! (2024-12-17T16:41:03Z)
- The Clock is Ticking Down (2024-12-11T20:55:42Z)
- What makes the Team at NSun Tick? (2024-12-06T17:42:44Z)
- NSun Breaks New Ground with Industry-First SaaS Agreement (2024-11-21T18:19:09Z)
- Attend the Kings Crowd Pitch Event with NSun in DC (2024-11-11T22:13:48Z)
- Listen to our CEO on The Clean Power Hour Podcast (2024-11-05T20:43:29Z)

## Q&A
- Q: When will you be able to expand into AZ, NV, TX, or CA? These states have a lot of sun and I am sure this concept would grow rapidly.
  - A: Hi Andy, we are constantly looking for new opportunities to expand and I love the southwest, but I think it will be a few years before we are out there.
- Q: Could you describe the reason for the current raise, why your current valuation is justified, and how you aim to use the capital? Have you considered offering a slightly better valuation cap for previous investors?
  - A: The current raise is to give us more runway and resources in order to execute on our plan this year and do a Series A equity round. The current valuation is based on the convertible note we just completed in a private round. We raised $2mm from existing and new larger investors. Given our projected growth and the incredible opportunity in the community solar space, we feel confident that we are worth even more than what's in the note. We are offering you the same exact terms we just offered to the large investors in our private round so we will not do additional discounts.
- Q: I think the business model is intriguing, but no answers to investor questions in almost 7 months and only 1 update since January makes me feel that - as an investor - I'll be an afterthought. I'll continue to follow the campaign, but I'm staying on the sidelines until the company steps up its responsiveness to investors.
  - A: Hi Kevin, I'm sorry but I didn't realize there were so many unanswered questions. Now I know better how Wefunder works and we'll be more dilligent.
- Q: Just checking in on when you will send the investor perks?
  - A: Hi Eric, did you get the perk? We sent the fleeces out a while back.
- Q: I see you are back to fund raising. I invested in the last round (november), assume that money is confirmed and in?
  - A: yes it is, thank you.
- Q: One more question... I see assets have declined YoY as well. Can you clarify why that is (i.e., did the company sell off assets, were cash reserves used to keep afloat, etc.)?
  - A: Hey Scott, we didn't sell off any assets or use cash reserves. I think the report is just a matter of timing.
- Q: Hi - I invested in fall 2024 and never received my perks. Can I get an update?
  - A: Hi Ross, I'm sorry about that. We'll look into it right away.
- Q: I have some SAFE investments from 2020 and 2021 that never seemed to have been converted. I have emailed Wefunder several times but have never gotten a response back. Can you help?
  - A: Hi Julie, I just want to make sure this has been resolved.
- Q: I'm going to invest in this round, but I never received my perk from the last round. I think I qualified. Can someone look into it?
  - A: Hi Michael, so sorry about that! I'll have our team look into it and get back to you.
- Q: Thought I'd ask this again: "I am sure you are leaving all options open, with the Reg CF limit being increased in March. But it is confusing for us investors in the last round (just ended) to see "Exclusive" "Friends Invest First" "Public Launch on Apr 28" and the same "$15M valuation cap" that we all invested at. Can you please provide details? Thank you!"
  - A: Hi Paul, sorry I missed this earlier!
- Q: Hi, the previous round that I invested in closed 2 months ago (1/12/2021). When will you be sending out the perks? Thanks.
  - A: Hey Grant, they've been sent out. Hopefully you got it.
- Q: How/When do investors get their investment perks? I haven't been contacted by anyone regarding my investment.
  - A: Hey John Jay, perks have been sent. Hopefully you got yours.
- Q: You guys closed a round in January. What was the valuation then? Why are you planning to do another round again?
  - A: Hi Prakash, sorry I missed this earlier!
- Q: Who are your major competitors and what is your competitive advantage?
  - A: Arcadia Power is the biggest player in the space. Our competitive advantage is our proprietary software platform, our management experience, and our strong brand.
- Q: Hello there, I'm part of Neil Patel's A+E Network. I just have some questions: 1. What is Neighborhood Sun's TAM(total addressable market)? 2. How much of the total U.S. market share in solar energy does N.S. currently hold? 3. What is your strategy to have a successful exit, acquisition, IPO release, etc? When can I expect to see a return on my investment if I invest in your company? 4. What perks are you offering to your investors? 5. Any plans for expansion into NM? NM gets a lot of sunshine most of the year, it would be a great market for N.S. 6. Any plans for international expansion? I hope everyone stays safe and healthy out there.
  - A: Hi Gerardo, thank you for the questions. I'm glad you heard about us through the A+E Network. The TA is projected to be about $16bb over the next few years by the National Renewable Energy Lab. NS holds a tiny fraction of the total market share as we're still relatively early in our growth and currently just on the east coast. Our strategy to get a return is either an acquisition or some form of IPO (Reg A+, eg.). We expect there to be a lot of consolidation in the market in the future. This is a long-term investment, however. The perks are listed on the front of our Wefunder page. i don't recall exactly what they are. We are thinking about NM and are following things there to see if the market opens up. Likewise, international could be good for the future, though our mid term goals are to expand here in the U.S.