giving back

Here at Ecotech, respecting, and caring for each individual we encounter is central to our philosophy of being good neighbors… and providing good energy. Giving back can look like a lot of things, from flying installers to Haiti to install a solar system at an orphanage, to providing meaningful work and well-paying jobs for our employees here in Whatcom County, to supporting organizations doing good work in our community with our time and financial resources.

Community involvement is at the heart of what we do. Our mission extends beyond providing solar energy for homes and businesses—we are committed to making clean energy accessible to communities near and far. By delivering reliable solar solutions, we empower individuals, organizations, and neighborhoods to reduce their carbon footprint and embrace sustainability.

Community Spaces

We are proud to power key community spaces like parks, libraries, airports, and public buildings. Our projects include solar installations at Taylor Dock in Boulevard Park, Deming Library, Bellingham International Airport, the Port of Bellingham Cruise Terminal, and Depot Market Square in Bellingham. These installations not only support community infrastructure but also showcase the potential of renewable energy in everyday spaces.

Education

Our commitment to education is another vital part of our work. We actively engage with local organizations and schools, offering presentations to inspire students to pursue careers in technology and renewable energy. By sharing our knowledge and experiences, we hope to spark interest in solar energy and empower the next generation to explore innovative solutions for a sustainable future. We’ve also installed solar at schools such as Lummi Nation School, Kulshan Middle School, and Northwest Indian College, where we worked with the Lummi Nation Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO). In 2025, Crescent Harbor Elementary School in Oak Harbor will receive an impressive array of solar panels on their newly constructed school funded by the US Department of Defense.

Nonprofits

Supporting local nonprofits that play essential roles in the community is important to everyone at Ecotech Solar. Through solar installations with organizations like The RE Store, Bellingham Food Bank, Opportunity Council, Community Action of Skagit, and Sylvia Center for the Arts, we help extend the benefits of solar power to those making a difference. One project involved donating time and materials to provide solar electricity to the Maple Alley Inn garden hoop-house to run ventilation fans. Maple Alley Inn provides free meals to the Bellingham community and much of the produce is grown by volunteers in the garden and hoop-house. It’s a fantastic organization and we were honored to be able to help out.

Haiti

In fall 2014 we were able to take a trip down to Gonaive, Haiti where we installed a 4.3kW solar system with battery backup for the Good Shepard Orphanage–a facility that houses more than 100 children, many of them orphaned as a result of the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck the country in 2010.

Giving back is core to our mission. Whether it’s helping local schools lower energy bills, supporting community events, or empowering global communities with renewable energy solutions, Ecotech Solar is dedicated to building a brighter, more sustainable future for all.

Organizations We Partner With