This distinction recognizes Blue Oak Energy as one of the top solar firms making critical progress in North America's renewable energy industry.

DAVIS, Calif.--Blue Oak Energy, one of the premier full service providers of solar photovoltaic systems, is proud to announce being selected for the 2014 Inc. 5000 list, an honor achieved only by the fastest growing private entities in the country. This marks the third year in a row that Blue Oak has been named an Inc. 5000 honoree. This distinction recognizes Blue Oak Energy as one of the top solar firms making critical progress in North America's renewable energy industry.

This is especially exciting as solar energy continues to experience considerable advancement in the United States. According to Rhone Resch, the CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), "Solar currently employs nearly 143,000 Americans at more than 6,100 companies most of which are small businesses spread across the United States, making solar one of the fasting growing industries in America."

Blue Oak Energy's mission is to streamline large scale solar energy projects so that the adoption of solar electricity becomes widely accessible. By building a full service civil and electrical engineering team and expanding into full construction activities, the company continues to build its offering and simplify the process for delivering solar energy facilities across commercial and utility sites. Today, Blue Oak Energy has delivered solar electric systems on over 600 distinct locations across more than 30 states in the U.S. totaling more than 750MW.

"Our team is honored to be selected for the Inc. 5000 list for the third year running," states founder and CEO, Tobin Booth. "Blue Oak Energy has experienced substantial growth due to the success of our team, and personal recognition of our clients. In a time when renewable energy prioritization is key for the U.S.'s economic and environmental sustainability goals, Blue Oak Energy works hard to contribute our talent and knowledge. As a solar engineering and construction company, we are committed to minimizing any impact our projects have on the surrounding land and habitat by implementing proper environmental practices. These practices contribute to our success as being one of the top solar contractors in Northern America."

About Blue Oak Energy

Blue Oak Energy was created in 2003 with the primary goal of solar electricity becoming an attainable energy choice for everyone. Tobin Booth, the founder and CEO, has continued to successfully carry this goal forward. Blue Oak Energy has an elite team of professionals working together to provide engineering, design/build, construction management, testing, commissioning and maintenance services. Additional information can be found at http://www.blueoakenergy.com