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We improve the way people make and use energy
Since 2001, Southern Energy Management has completed 3,500+ solar installations across North Carolina and South Carolina, and helped thousands of builders, businesses, and developers achieve high-performance energy goals.
Solar Installations Across NC & SC
Homes & Buildings Rated for Efficiency
Serving the Carolinas Since 2001
Trained & Certified Energy Professionals
From rooftop solar for homeowners to green building certifications for single family builders and multifamily developers, Southern Energy serves clients across every stage of the energy efficiency journey.
Southern Energy Management is the Southeast’s rooftop solar and building performance expert. We’re a team of 190+ building scientists, solar professionals, and entrepreneurs dedicated to improving the way the world makes and uses energy. We’re passionate about continuously innovating and leading the energy market while maintaining our core values.
In 2024, seven of Southern Energy Management’s most experienced leadership team members purchased the company from Bob and Maria Kingery. Each of our co-owners bring over a decade of experience leading teams at Southern Energy Management. Learn about the transition to sustaining the next chapter of our sustainable energy company.
We believe companies should make more than just money, they should make a difference. That’s why we joined companies like Patagonia and Seventh Generation in redefining success in business by competing not to be the best IN the world, but to be the best FOR the world. As a Certified B Corp, we commit to meeting the highest standard of social and environmental impact.
Our values guide every project, every team, and every community partnership.
We are problem solvers who always stand FOR something, not against anything.
We are grateful for the opportunities that come our way and that we GET to do this important work.
We can do so much more than we can alone when we work together and invest in each other.
We seek to be the best we can be and go beyond the standard by raising the bar.
While we are always looking to the future, we make a point to appreciate our accomplishments & each other today.
We measure success by our impact on people and the planet. In 2025, our solar installs and building performance services positively impacted 39,711 families, and had an equivalent environmental impact of 24,762 cars removed from the road, or 3 million tree seedlings planted, or 8.05 million trash bags of waste recycled instead of landfilled.
Families Impacted in 2025
Equivalent Cars Removed from Road in 2025
Equivalent Tree Seedlings Planted in 2025
Paid Volunteer Hours By Our Team in 2025
As a B Corp, we strive to use our business as a force for good with a triple bottom impact — people, planet, and profit. That’s why Southern Energy gives each team member paid time off to volunteer, equivalent to 7 weeks of volunteer time across our team each year. We also partner with local organizations that are leading the change in our community so we can create good energy and multiply our impact together.
The thing most impressive to me was the quality of the people who worked to install our system. I have already recommended Southern Energy to a number of folks and will continue to do so. I simply say that Southern Energy is the best solar company in the area.
There’s no doubt that our efforts on green building have created the interest at our subdivision that we would not have ordinarily had.
Southern Energy did everything: paperwork, installation, start-up. One of the most hassle-free purchases/installations I have ever experienced.
They are always bringing creative and new ideas to help the marketability of homes and the experience of the field personnel has helped to build “tighter” more efficient homes that lower energy costs for our customers.
Southern Energy Management has been an excellent partner in all aspects including Education, Design and Construction.
We had a great experience with SEM. Everyone was professional, efficient and enjoyable to work with. We lost power for 18 hours this week due to a storm, but a quick call to SEM got the coaching we needed to keep the critical things running while we awaited repairs.
Their expertise and execution on the different sustainability certifications has allowed our team to make the best upfront business decisions and deliver the best possible market product.
You guys continue to help make the documentation side of green building affordable and manageable. Without the involvement of people like you, it would be increasingly difficult to provide this type of certification for our homes.
Their quality of work, quality of performance, and exceptional people at every interface is remarkable.
Southern Energy Management was incredibly professional in their engagement with me. They guided me through the complexities of component selection, interconnection and permitting and through the final installation and inspection. I’d highly recommend their services.
Southern Energy Management took the lead role in helping to educate each of our teams and guiding them through the process with patience and leadership.
It has been several months since the solar installation has been completed and we are thrilled with it! We switched from propane heat to a heat pump and are seeing significantly lower heating costs. Charging our electric car just got even less expensive! I can’t possibly recommend SEM any higher!
As a proud member of the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association (NCSEA), we’ve signed a pledge to protect solar consumer rights by conducting our business with honesty and integrity.
Reach out to our project teams to share your goals and learn more!
