Ygrene Energy Fund
Ygrene Review
IT Technician (Former Employee) – Petaluma, CA – January 3, 2019
a typical day at work in IT is pretty much the same at all companies except for Managed Service Providers.
I felt there were to many managers for the number of workers, could have tightened that up a bit.
They had a great workplace culture. HR made it a fun place to work for everyone.
The most enjoyable part of the job was the people and the company culture. I also enjoyed that there was a wetlands area in the back of the property where we could walk or exercise outside, and they had a gym and two nice kitchens. Also, Kaiser was near by along with numerous places to eat for lunch.
I felt there were to many managers for the number of workers, could have tightened that up a bit.
They had a great workplace culture. HR made it a fun place to work for everyone.
The most enjoyable part of the job was the people and the company culture. I also enjoyed that there was a wetlands area in the back of the property where we could walk or exercise outside, and they had a gym and two nice kitchens. Also, Kaiser was near by along with numerous places to eat for lunch.
Pros
Great work culture
Cons
They were not making enough money to keep me on, got laid off.
This was the funniest job I had!
Customer Service Representative (Former Employee) – Doral, FL – November 12, 2018
They were great to me i loved it but i had to move states at the time but very much a great experience i learned a lot. I would def go back if i could .
Great place to work
Underwriter (Current Employee) – Petaluma, CA – November 8, 2018
Great place to work, I really love the people and management. The company is going through some changes so there are not many opportunities for advancement at this time.
Pros
Benefits, People
Cons
Constant policy changes, No 401k match.
fun and innovative company
Director of Solar Financing and Commercial (Current Employee) – Petaluma, CA – October 15, 2018
great company, was able to learn many new skills and really develop my skills in finance, under writing, residential solar, and business development. great progress in my career
Pros
free lunches
Cons
communication
Ygrene Energy Fund Review
IT Technician (Former Employee) – Petaluma, CA – October 15, 2018
Loved the job, and the people. The main problem in our department was there were no standard operating procedures. This was fine since we were creating them but there was a conflict amongst the two managers in our department so I had a hard time knowing who’s direction to follow. Other than that I really enjoyed working at Ygrene. They had a good product and most all the people that worked there were very good at their jobs and were also very nice people.
Pros
Good work culture, Great people to work with, Great product
Cons
Communication problems between managers
Not a good place to stay long term
Regional Account Manager (Current Employee) – Los Angeles, CA – September 10, 2018
There are too many fluctuations in the industry and this company is very reactionary. No real vision or ability to be innovators. Constant followers.
There is potential for this organization if they can expand but no one feels like they have a job that will last.
There is potential for this organization if they can expand but no one feels like they have a job that will last.
Amazing Company
HR Talent & Culture Coordinator (Current Employee) – Petaluma, CA – July 5, 2018
Ygrene has been a very rewarding company to work for. Not only was I surrounded by amazing employees, but also upper management. I have enjoyed working at a company that holds their company standards high.
Pros
Great activities, free lunches, working remotely
Good company to work for
Sr. Underwriter Manager (Former Employee) – Coconut Grove, FL – June 22, 2018
Ygrene was a fast growing company, but legislation has limited its growth. It has been very helpful in my career growth and taught me new skills throughout my working period with them.
They're a hot mess
Government Affairs Associate (Former Employee) – Petaluma, CA – June 21, 2018
I worked here for years, there is no work-life balance. I would get calls, texts, emails every time I was on vacation for "urgent" matters. HR sucks, and they just went through a round of lay offs.
Setting the Bar very High
REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR (Former Employee) – Florida – June 16, 2018
Great company, Great executive staff. Unfortunately they are only operational in California, Florida and MO. Look for very big opportunities with this company as they expand
Pros
Great management and HR Team
Cons
None
Very relaxing environment, Lunches every Friday
ID Verification Specialist-Office Team (Former Employee) – Santa Rosa, CA – April 4, 2018
I was not able to hear the person on the phone because I sat to close to another co-worker and you can hear the other person talking to a customer on the line. The line sometimes echoed through the headset.
Pros
Lunches paid by the Company every Friday
Cons
Not able to hear the person on the line because of the headset echos a lot
Too short to tell
Inside Sales and Marketing Intern (Former Employee) – Sacramento, CA – February 21, 2018
2 month internship at ygrene in early months. I did some BD work while the company was in its infancy before I found another permanent role doing renewable energy project finance.
Not the best place to work for
Customer Service Representative (Former Employee) – Petaluma, CA – February 20, 2018
Management was great during my time working here but there is no support from other Departments. As a CSR you’re expected to be the voice of the Company as my role was in a Call Center setting. Other departments would never pick up calls or even try to assist you. RAMs only care about their sales and they try to manipulate to make that happen and get their commission. This company also has many Contractors who lie to their customers and even sign for them contracts that have exaggerated amounts for HVAC systems or other products. I wouldn’t recommend working for this Company unless you want to have headaches every day.
Pros
Lunches, Gym
Cons
Bad hours
Needs improvement
Internal Loan Auditor (Former Employee) – Petaluma, CA – February 6, 2018
While the PACE program had the potential to be a viable lending alternative, the company does not generally hire, promote, or value people with strong credit lending backgrounds. The business model (using "certified" contractors to sell the product with little standard lending industry oversight such as requiring final building permits before paying the contractors) lends itself to abuse. Elders, minority populations, and people who could not obtain financing elsewhere were unfortunately targeted by contractors. This also resulted in projects not getting completed and many complaints from customers. Fortunately new consumer protection regulations have been enacted and will be implemented to address the abuses that were inherit in the PACE business model. For example, PACE lenders will now have to document repayment ability before putting loans on people's property taxes.
Pros
Free lunch and yoga once a week.
Cons
No 401K match, poor implementation of business model which resulted in government oversight, poor management.
Too slow
Customer Service Representative (Former Employee) – Santa Rosa, CA – January 21, 2018
Working here was weird. It had all the technical equipment a company in 2018 should have. It had break rooms, with starbucks coffee makers in it but there was never any work to do.
Pros
none
Cons
none
Too many Managers
Customer Relationship Manager (Former Employee) – Santa Rosa, CA – January 19, 2018
Ygrene grew to fast and constantly struggled. When they established one process they would change it. There were to many ego's making decisions that didn't care what the outcome was to the customer.
Good place to work
Business Intelligence Analyst (Current Employee) – Petaluma, CA – January 17, 2018
Good TOp management
Good vision
Good HR
Hardest part of the job is to simplify process for some of the new program intiative.
The best part was to learn how pace impacts society
Good vision
Good HR
Hardest part of the job is to simplify process for some of the new program intiative.
The best part was to learn how pace impacts society
Great place to work
Regional Sales Director (Current Employee) – California – October 19, 2017
Great place to work. PACE financing is the best available financing for Property Owners to improve their properties. Creative, fast paced, start up environment.
PACE is under pressure to comply with many restrictive disclosure laws that may undermine the uniqueness of the asset.
That is the only reason I would consider leaving Ygrene or the PACE field.
PACE is under pressure to comply with many restrictive disclosure laws that may undermine the uniqueness of the asset.
That is the only reason I would consider leaving Ygrene or the PACE field.
Pros
Free lunches, Yoga, Massage, Gym
Cons
No 401k match
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Outbound Calls for ID Verifications (Current Employee) – Petaluma, CA – June 12, 2017
Really great company I loved working for them! Very well-rounded Company and very nice and friendly work enviorement. Would love to work there again! One of the best jobs i've had!
Pros
free wed lunch, taco trucks for friday, avanti stores in work enviorment, very helpful staff, friedly and very well put together company!
Cons
temps through agency did not get hired on withtin the terms of the contract.