Solar States Sustainability Profile

Founded in 2008 by entrepreneur Micah Gold-Markel, Solar States is a pioneering solar energy company dedicated to impactful environmental and economic change. Initially inspired by a speech from Green For All advocate Van Jones, Gold-Markel leveraged his expertise from a previous successful software business towards sustainable energy solutions. Solar States' early achievements include installing one of Philadelphia's largest rooftop solar arrays. Today, the organization focuses on solar energy project implementation and extending education about sustainable energy, particularly aiming to integrate Philadelphia students into the green-collar workforce, thereby fostering regional economic growth.