Technicians for Sustainability
Technicians for Sustainability is a solar energy company serving Tucson, AZ.
About Technicians for Sustainability
Technicians for Sustainability is a Tucson based, employee-owned company specializing in renewable energy and sustainable technology for residential and commercial settings. The solar installer has served Tucson and Southern Arizona since 2003, helping home and business owners make the switch to solar. Its work centers on custom solar energy systems, battery storage, and a process designed to show customers how a system may support long-term energy savings, backup power, and greater energy independence.
The company says its technicians have designed more than 5,200 solar and battery storage systems in the Tucson area, with more than 59 megawatts of solar installed. Those systems are part of a larger local effort to respond to rising energy costs and reduce reliance on utility power. Technicians for Sustainability presents solar as a way for property owners to generate their own electricity, reduce utility expenses, and gain more stability in the face of changing electricity prices. Its website also features customer stories about adding battery storage to an existing solar system and using solar as part of longer-term financial planning.
Battery storage is available for customers who want backup power during outages or want to make fuller use of the energy produced by their solar system. Technicians for Sustainability offers battery solutions including the Tesla Powerwall 3 and Enphase IQ. The company also provides solar financing options. A partial prepaid lease is described as providing savings from day one, with the option to purchase the system outright after six years or continue with low monthly payments. Customers may also purchase a system up front, which the company says provides free energy production for the lifetime of the system and may add value to a home. In addition, TFS has partnered with SERI to provide loans and grants for rooftop solar systems for low-income households in the Tucson area.
Getting started follows three steps. First, a customer meets with a solar technician for a free site visit, reviews a proposal, and signs a contract. The design team then creates a custom solar energy system based on the customer's needs. Finally, the company's in-house installation team installs the system and coordinates the necessary inspections. Technicians for Sustainability says it provides a customized payback schedule so customers can review projected savings from the beginning. Its website also offers educational resources covering solar, financing and incentives, frequently asked questions, residential case studies, and the process of going solar.
As an employee-owned, mission-driven company, Technicians for Sustainability connects its business with a stated commitment to quality, transparency, and community loyalty. The company says its employees live with the systems they install and are deeply devoted to supporting Tucson's local culture. Its work with SERI reflects an interest in environmental resilience for low-income communities, while its residential and commercial services extend across Southern Arizona. Tucson property owners considering solar or battery storage can begin with a site visit and a customized proposal, then work with the company's design and in-house installation teams to determine what system fits their needs.