ZEA (Zero Energy Associates), has its roots in the small progressive Northern California town of Sebastopol and has been serving the entire north bay area and peninsula since January 2000. Family owned and operated, the company began as Sebastopol Heating & Cooling, the source for cutting-edge HVAC and solar systems that utilize the most reliable, efficient equipment installed with superior craftsmanship.

Zero Energy Associates specializes in electrifying ("fuel switch" from fossil fuels to electricity) deep energy retrofits, renewable energy production, energy storage and net zero energy buildings with a focus on extreme comfort.

When we approach a project, first we audit or monitor current energy usage patterns by reviewing billing history, interviewing caretakers, installing meters or by doing a walk through assessment of the site. After understanding the parameters and needs, we can implement low cost, optimal energy efficiency measures, upgrade HVAC & DHW systems, implement a fuel switch, install solar PV (electric), heat pumps or Advanced Energy Systems (AES) and fit it into your budget. We provide resources to our clients for access to available rebates and project financing when necessary. By properly aligning the different aspects like fuel types and costs with energy production types and utility rates/credits, we assure that your systems produce maximum value for generations.

Providing net zero energy systems for residential and commercial buildings in Sonoma County and Northern California.

The results delivered by ZEA include a more comfortable space with cleaner, healthier air to breathe; low or net zero energy bills; and decreased or complete removal from fossil fuel usage, lowering your green-house gas emissions and decreasing your carbon footprint.

Energy conscious and environmentally motivated, ZEA has played a part in developing current energy rules and conservation programs through tireless work (on the side of true stakeholders) serving on energy related committees, participating in developmental pilot programs for what are now Energy Upgrade California and LEED for homes, as well as developing energy computer software and working with building and fire safety officials.

ZEA’s experience includes work as an Energy Upgrade California contractor, also with Lawrence Berkeley Labs Commercial Building Partner being BPI Certified, and a participant in the 1000 homes challenge, as well as serving on local energy efficiency and GHG boards and committees.

ZEA continues to pursue advances in technology and system science that will help move our valuable communities toward a more secure and solvent energy future which includes Building Electrification, Advanced Energy Storage and cost effective AES controls.

Our commitment to reaching the highest benchmarks for quality, reduction in energy consumption and overall outstanding customer service makes us leaders in our industry.