About Us

The Earthlight Story

Our Legacy Built on Trust and Quality

Earthlight Technologies was built as a family-owned company on a simple belief: doing the work right and treating people well should always go hand in hand. That belief still guides every project: with integrity, craftsmanship, and a long-term commitment to the customers and communities we serve.


With locations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Oregon, Earthlight delivers residential solar, commercial solar, battery storage, EV charging, energy efficiency, and roofing solutions. Whatever the service, our mission is to make the process clear, seamless, and worthy of the trust our customers place in us.

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18+

Years of Experience in Solar & Energy Service

Earthlight Mission

To strengthen the places people live and work by providing energy independence through innovative, proven solutions — grounded in integrity, craftsmanship, and care for our customers and our team.

What We Believe

Our Core Values

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We Value Each Other


  • Treating everyone as family, with respect and kindness
  • Promoting a healthy work/life balance
  • Supporting the team with leadership and growth opportunities
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We Do the Right Thing


  • In difficult situations, we choose integrity
  • Building trust through open and honest relationships
  • Going above and beyond
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We Demand Quality


  • Passionate about delivering quality
  • Driven to achieve the highest standards
  • Embracing the challenge to learn and grow
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We Work Safely


  • Prioritizing safety on the road, on the roof, in the electrical panel, and in the boardroom
  • Encouraging a safe environment for new ideas and innovation
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We are Responsible Stewards


  • Being an ambassador for good in our community
  • Treating our surroundings with respect and care
  • Promoting energy conservation and environmental responsibility

Meet Our Team

The people behind every Earthlight project.

Executive Team

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Sam Schneider

Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer

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Jake Schneider

Chief Operations Officer

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Mike Maiscalco

Chief Financial Officer

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Danielle Fidel

Chief Commercial Officer

Leadership Team

Ben Carlson

Director of New Homes, Sales Partners & Roofing Sales

Justin Daigle

Director of Commercial Construction

Eric Foley

Director of Residential Sales

Stephan Hartmann

Director of Commercial Energy Storage

Tristan Kuenzi

Director Sales/Ops Oregon

Lydia Luginbuhl

Talent Aquisition Manager

Sean Riel

Director Residential Sales Ops

Chris Schneider

Commercial Electrical Supervisor

Jon Schneider

Residential Electrical Supervisor

Nathan Schneider

Residential Solar and Roofing Project Manager

Tim Schneider

Co-Founder & Executive Advisor Policy

Mike Scully

Director of Procurement

John Smith

Directory of Energy Efficiency

Eric Virkler

Director of Commercial Solar

Katie Zahner

Director of Marketing

Mike Zahner

Director of Technology

Our History

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Three people in blue polo shirts standing together in front of white siding

2008

The founding family opened a small retail store called Earthlight Technologies, selling residential energy-efficiency products.

2009

Expanded into commercial energy efficiency after becoming a preferred contractor for Connecticut Light and Power's Small Business Energy Advantage program, and hired our first full-time employee.

2011

Became a preferred contractor for the Western Massachusetts Small Business Energy Advantage program and completed a successful LED upgrade for FL Roberts Corporation in Springfield — a project that led to work at 45 more locations and launched a major area of growth.

2012

Entered the solar industry and launched our residential solar division with our first three solar arrays.

2015

Won Solarize Tolland and brought solar to 45 homes in the community, while expanding into commercial solar with projects at Kloter Farms and TSI Harley-Davidson in Ellington. Our energy-efficiency division kept growing with LED projects for brands like Dunkin', Burger King, and McDonald's

2016

Expanded to the West Coast with a branch in Silverton, Oregon. Our team grew to roughly 50 employees.

2019

Expanded into energy storage for greater energy independence, becoming a certified installer of Tesla Powerwall and FranklinWH systems.

2020

Accepted into the Massachusetts National Grid Electric Vehicle Charging Incentive Program and expanded into EV charging; demand accelerated quickly.

2022

Opened our custom-built net-zero energy headquarters in Ellington, CT.

2024

Launched our roofing division to better support homeowners through another essential part of the home-improvement process.

2025

Launched our New Homes and Sales Partner divisions. With a team of 170 employees — electricians, designers, carpenters, and experts across every division — Earthlight has grown into a strong, diverse organization built to support a wide range of energy solutions.

Earthlight Referral Program

Our referral program is a simple way to share the benefits of solar with the people you care about. When you refer a friend, family member, or neighbor to Earthlight, you're connecting them with a trusted team known for quality work, honest guidance, and solutions built to last. As a thank you, you'll earn a cash reward when your referral completes their installation while helping someone you know take a meaningful step toward lowering their energy costs.

Become an Earthlight Ambassador

When someone you refer moves forward with an Earthlight project, you earn $1,000 for your first successful referral. For referrals two through five, you'll receive $500 for each completed project. Your sixth successful referral makes you an Earthlight Ambassador. From that point on, every completed referral earns you $1,000, with no limit to how many people you can refer.

$1,000

For your first successful referral

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$500

Earned for your 2nd–5th referral

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$1,000

For your 6th referral and beyond

We Make It Easy

Download the Earthlight Referral App

Giving Back to Those Who Serve With Courage & Sacrifice

At Earthlight, we believe in valuing each other-not just within our team, but in the communities we serve. That’s why we offer exclusive discounts for first responders and veterans-a meaningful way to honor the people who’ve dedicated themselves to protecting and supporting others.

10¢ per watt off your solar up to $1000 rebate.

$250.00 off each battery.

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