Southern Energy Management

Southern Energy Management (SEM) is North Carolina’s original local solar company, headquartered at 5908 Triangle Drive, Raleigh, NC 27617. Founded in 2001 by Bob and Maria Kingery, SEM is a family-owned Certified B Corporation with an in-house team of over 180 solar and building performance professionals. The company has helped more than 1,500 homeowners go solar and has installed over 15 megawatts of solar power across the Carolinas and Mid-Atlantic region.

SEM employs NABCEP-certified PV installers and NABCEP-certified technical sales staff. The company is Raleigh’s top certified Tesla Powerwall installer, having installed over 950 batteries across North Carolina. SEM installs panels from Q Cells, REC, and Canadian Solar alongside Enphase and SolarEdge inverters. Beyond solar, the company provides comprehensive building performance services including energy audits, HERS ratings, and ENERGY STAR home verification, having helped verify more than 19,000 ENERGY STAR and green-certified homes.

SEM holds an A+ BBB rating, a 4.9-star rating on Houzz, and a 4.8-star average on Angi. The company has earned recognition as a mission-driven business that prioritizes environmental impact alongside quality installations. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. SEM provides a 25-year panel and inverter warranty alongside a 10-year workmanship warranty on all installations.