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Careers & Culture

More than Just a Job

Namaste Solar is in business to transform energy and transform business. As an employee-owned cooperative, a Certified B Corp, and one of the longest-running solar companies in Colorado, we believe that business can be a force for good in our economies and our communities. Read more about the ways Namaste Solar is transforming business in our 2023 public benefit report.

Pillars of Employee-Ownership

Cooperative Owership

We share the risks and rewards of business ownership.

Democratic Decision-Making

Major decisions are made on a one-person, one-vote basis.

Extreme Transparency

We practice open book management and hold open meetings.

Our Core Values

Distributed Leadership

We foster leadership at all levels by encouraging drivership of new ideas, providing space for risk taking, and valuing diverse perspectives.

Ownership Mindset

We engage in co-creating our success as an employee-owned cooperative through a commitment to accountability and collaborative practices.

Long-term Thinking

We prioritize long-term over short-term thinking by intentionally considering the impacts of our decisions on all our stakeholders.

We measure success holistically by balancing the interests of our customers, investors, community, company, ourselves, and the Earth.

Come as You Are

We cultivate an inclusive environment for people to bring their authentic selves to work and encourage a sense of community, having fun, and leaning on each other for support.

Equity

We work to build justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion by uncovering and dismantling oppressive systems in ourselves, in our company, and in our community.

Frank, open, honest

We practice frank, open, honest (FOH) communication in a respectful and kind manner by encouraging empathy and recognizing the power dynamics inherent in our interactions.

Safety

We foster a culture of safety by holding ourselves accountable for our own and other’s physical, interpersonal, and emotional safety.

Awards & Certifications