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Sunnova Energy International Inc. (NYSE: NOVA) is a leading residential solar and energy storage service provider, with customers across the U.S. and its territories. Sunnova's goal is to be the source of clean, affordable and reliable energy, with a simple mission: to power energy independence so that homeowners have the freedom to live life uninterrupted™. read more
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PARTICIPANTS
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Sunnova Energy International, Inc. Company Culture

Sunnova Energy International, Inc. Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
Choice Employer
A
4.6/5

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Sunnova Energy International, Inc. CEO

Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Paul Mathews Sunnova Energy International, Inc. CEO
Paul Mathews
88 /100

Diversity at Sunnova Energy International, Inc.

Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B+

Diverse employees at Sunnova Energy International, Inc. have rated Team, CEO Rating, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Sunnova Energy International, Inc.

Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B-

Women at Sunnova Energy International, Inc. have rated Team, CEO Rating, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored

Sunnova Energy International, Inc. eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

40

Sunnova Energy International, Inc. employees are 40% more likely to recommend Sunnova Energy International, Inc. as a great place to work

56%Promoters
28%Passives
16%Detractors

Working at Sunnova Energy International, Inc.

Working at Sunnova Energy International, Inc. is rated highly by 438 employees, across various culture dimensions. Sunnova Energy International, Inc. employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Executive Team, and Leadership categories, putting Sunnova Energy International, Inc.’s culture in the Top 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 15% compared to other companies in Houston. See below in detail how working at Sunnova Energy International, Inc. was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Sunnova Energy International, Inc.

A

Overall Company Culture at Sunnova Energy International, Inc. is rated A

Last updated months ago

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10%

Sunnova Energy International, Inc. ranks in the Top 10% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 438 Employees

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Product
88
Product88
Engineering
85
Engineering85
Communications
84
Communications84
Design
84
Design84
Business Dev
83
Business Dev83
IT
82
IT82
Legal
81
Legal81
Operations
80
Operations80
Customer Support
79
Customer Support79
Finance
78
Finance78
HR
78
HR78
Customer Success
77
Customer Success77
Marketing
75
Marketing75
Sales
75
Sales75
Admin
70
Admin70

Sunnova Energy International, Inc. Employee Reviews

Out of 2547 Sunnova Energy International, Inc. employee reviews, 89% were positive. The remaining 11% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Sunnova Energy International, Inc. improve their work culture.

89%
11%
Positive Reviews89%
Constructive Feedback11%

Positive Reviews From Sunnova Energy International, Inc. Employees

  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    Managers are smart and they work together to complete some projects. They are easy going people.
  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    They understand that every one may meet some unexpected life so they give us some flexibility about working hours and working environment.
  • What makes you most happy at work?
    I am always happy when I can contribute to the growth of Sunnova, offering and expressing the best of my professionalism in an environment that privileges empathy and mutual respect.

Constructive Feedback From Sunnova Energy International, Inc. Employees

  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    Convert productive employee's into full-time.
  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    More clarity on bonus structure and annual performance based salary increases
  • What does the leadership team need to get better at?
    Open a new department that deals directly with the dealers.

Sunnova Energy International, Inc. Company Information

Sunnova Energy International, Inc. Company Overview

Sunnova Energy International Inc. (NYSE: NOVA) is a leading residential solar and energy storage service provider, with customers across the U.S. and its territories. Sunnova's goal is to be the source of clean, affordable and reliable energy, with a simple mission: to power energy independence so that homeowners have the freedom to live life uninterrupted™.

Sunnova Energy International, Inc. was founded in 2012 and its current CEO is Paul Mathews. Since its inception 14 years ago, Sunnova Energy International, Inc. has grown to 501 employees.

Sunnova Energy International, Inc. Mission, Vision & Values

Sunnova Energy International, Inc. Mission Statement

Power Energy Independence

Sunnova Energy International, Inc. Vision Statement

Sunnova Energy International Inc. (NYSE: NOVA) is a leading residential solar and energy storage service provider, with customers across the U.S. and its territories. Sunnova's goal is to be the source of clean, affordable and reliable energy, with a simple mission: to power energy independence so that homeowners have the freedom to live life uninterrupted™.

Sunnova Energy International, Inc. Values

  • Service - We believe in providing a better energy service.
  • Synergy - We believe in achieving more by working together.
  • Sustainability - We believe in doing well by doing good.

Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Sunnova Energy International, Inc.

We provide the world with cleaner, renewable and more reliable energy by focusing on responsible growth, energy resiliency and innovation to create lasting value. Driven by technological change, consumer choice and the demand for sustainable energy, we are witnessing a profound paradigm shift to cleaner, cheaper and more reliable energy solutions. Within a rapidly shifting energy landscape, Sunnova is a lead architect for what the new energy ecosystem will be for the 21st century consumer. This transformation is here—today—and Sunnova is powering a clean, affordable and reliable energy reality.

At Sunnova, we help our customers take control of their energy by offering a better energy service at a better price, all while making a positive impact on the environment. In fact, over their lifetime, our solar systems as of 9/30/20 will help generate nearly 3 billion watts of clean energy.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the most diverse city in the United States, we are focused on empowering and supporting our employees, customers, and communities. As a business, we strive to instill a culture of continuous improvement and innovation and are always seeking ways in which we can further inspire positive social change across our value chain and create a more diverse and inclusive future.

Headquarter20 Greenway Plaza Suite 540
Houston, TX 77046
United States of America
Websitewww.sunnova.com
Founding Date2012
Tel866-786-6682
Company StatusPublic
StockNOVA
Jobswww.sunnova.com/careers
Social Sites
  • Sunnova celebrates going public on the New York Stock Exchange
  • Sunnova is a leader in residential solar, battery storage, maintenance and monitoring, serving customers across the U.S. and Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands.

Sunnova Energy International, Inc. Employees

Sunnova Energy International, Inc. has 501 employees. 438 employees at Sunnova Energy International, Inc. have reviewed Sunnova Energy International, Inc. across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.

Overall, the 438 Sunnova Energy International, Inc. employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Sunnova Energy International, Inc. are pleased with their total compensation at Sunnova Energy International, Inc., which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Sunnova Energy International, Inc. are extremely happy with their team. 438 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Sunnova Energy International, Inc. are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Sunnova Energy International, Inc. believe the environment at Sunnova Energy International, Inc. is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Sunnova Energy International, Inc. is comfortably fast. About 44% of the employees at Sunnova Energy International, Inc. work 8 hours or less, while 5% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at Sunnova Energy International, Inc. are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Sunnova Energy International, Inc. employees generally work 9.4 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Sunnova Energy International, Inc. report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
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93% of Sunnova Energy International, Inc. employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
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Sunnova Energy International, Inc. employees most often take 15-20 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
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76% of Sunnova Energy International, Inc. employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
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Sunnova Energy International, Inc. employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
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88% of Sunnova Energy International, Inc. employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Joining Sunnova Energy International, Inc. - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Sunnova Energy International, Inc. is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Sunnova Energy International, Inc. employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 50% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Sunnova Energy International, Inc. KPIs and OKRs

At Sunnova Energy International, Inc. 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Sunnova Energy International, Inc. KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 435 Sunnova Energy International, Inc. employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 385 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes89%
No11%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Sunnova Energy International, Inc. CEO & Leadership

Paul Mathews Sunnova Energy International, Inc. CEO
88 /100

Sunnova Energy International, Inc. CEO Awards and Recognitions

Best CEOs 2023 (Large Companies)
Best CEOs for Diversity 2022 (Large Companies)
Best CEOs 2021 (Large Companies)
Best CEOs for Diversity 2021 (Small & Midsize Companies)
Best CEOs for Women 2021 (Small & Midsize Companies)

Sunnova Energy International, Inc.’s CEO Paul Mathews started in this role in 2025. Paul’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Houston. With a high CEO score, Paul Mathews has won the Best CEOs in 2023. In addition, Paul has garnered Best CEOs for Diversity in 2022 specifically for Diversity, making Sunnova Energy International, Inc.’s CEO one of the top rated CEOs by diverse employees. Sunnova Energy International, Inc.’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Product department, employees in the Engineering department, and employees in the Business Development department. However, Non-Binary employees, employees identified with Other ethnicities, and employees in the Admin department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Sunnova Energy International, Inc.’s competitors, Paul Mathews ranks right above Sunrun CEO Mary Powell. Under Mathews’s leadership, Sunnova Energy International, Inc. employee respondents are most happy about their Executive Team and the company’s Leadership. Gender and Meetings are two areas, according to respondents, where Sunnova Energy International, Inc. could stand to see real improvement.

Sunnova Energy International, Inc. Leadership

The Sunnova Energy International, Inc. Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Paul Mathews, EVP, Chief Marketing Officer Michael Grasso, and Founder John Berger

  • Paul Mathews  CEO / President

    Paul Mathews CEO / President

    Paul Mathews serves as the CEO / President of Sunnova Energy International, Inc..

  • Michael Grasso EVP, Chief Marketing Officer

    Michael Grasso serves as the EVP, Chief Marketing Officer of Sunnova Energy International, Inc..

  • John Berger Founder

    John Berger serves as the Founder of Sunnova Energy International, Inc..

  • Meghan Nutting EVP, Policy and Communications

    Meghan Nutting serves as the EVP, Policy and Communications of Sunnova Energy International, Inc..

  • Paul Mathews President and CEO

    Paul Mathews serves as the President and CEO of Sunnova Energy International, Inc..

  • Jackson Lynch EVP, Chief Human Resources Officers

    Jackson Lynch serves as the EVP, Chief Human Resources Officers of Sunnova Energy International, Inc..

  • David Searle EVP, General Counsel

    David Searle serves as the EVP, General Counsel of Sunnova Energy International, Inc..

Sunnova Energy International, Inc. Salaries

How much does Sunnova Energy International, Inc. pay?

How much do people at Sunnova Energy International, Inc. get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Sunnova Energy International, Inc. is $107,799, or $51 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $108,823, or $52 per hour.

At Sunnova Energy International, Inc., the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $220,411 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $42,562 annually. Average Sunnova Energy International, Inc. salaries by department include: HR at $110,745, Engineering at $126,936, Marketing at $102,258, and Sales at $145,448. Half of Sunnova Energy International, Inc. salaries are above $108,823.

438 employees at Sunnova Energy International, Inc. rank their Compensation in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 886 ratings) while 438 employees at Sunnova Energy International, Inc. rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 888 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$65k
$65k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$87k
$87k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$101k
$101k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$161k
$161k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$212k
$212k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$263k
$263k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$267k
$267k100th Percentile
$107,799*
Average Compensation
$108,823*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Sunnova Energy International, Inc. Salaries by Department

Explore Sunnova Energy International, Inc. Salaries

Diversity & Inclusion at Sunnova Energy International, Inc.

Diverse employees at Sunnova Energy International, Inc. score the company 79/100 across various culture categories, placing Sunnova Energy International, Inc. in the Top 20% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Sunnova Energy International, Inc. across various culture dimensions.

At Sunnova, we believe in achieving more by working together; our diverse workforce allows an inclusive and innovative culture to power our long-term growth.  We seek an environment where everyone can be themselves – and where they can also feel valued for the skills and results that they bring and know that they will be treated fairly without discrimination.  Our people focus on thinking beyond traditional limits – and to do that, we need the creativity and energy of every person., ,We do this by:,* Recruiting talent with the skills needed, wherever and whoever they are.,* Providing competitive wages and benefits based on the job and skills, regardless of gender, race or other characteristics.,* Providing growth opportunities within our ever-developing organization.,* Celebrating the diversity and cultures represented in our workforce and communities.,

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 92/100
Department - Communications
Men 87/100
Department - Product
Diverse Employees 93/100
Department - Product

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women 69/100
Department - Admin
Men 72/100
Department - Admin
Diverse Employees 68/100
Department - Admin

Sunnova Energy International, Inc. Perks & Benefits

Discount Pet Insurance Health Care Flexible Spending Account Some employees work from their home office

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Gym Membership / Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Performance Bonus

Office Perks

  • Legal Assistance
  • Unique Office Space

Sunnova Energy International, Inc. PTO

Sunnova Energy International, Inc. PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Sunnova Energy International, Inc. benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo50%
$1000 -$1500/mo50%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Sunnova Energy International, Inc. Careers

Sunnova Energy International, Inc. Jobs

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Candidates By Department

All Industries
74%
Finance
16%
IT
5%
Design
5%

Candidates By Location

Houston
84%
Piedmont
5%
Milwaukee
5%
Dallas
5%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Sunnova Energy International, Inc.

What is Sunnova Energy International, Inc. address?

Sunnova Energy International, Inc. location is at 20 Greenway Plaza Suite 540

Who is the CEO of Sunnova Energy International, Inc.?

Sunnova Energy International, Inc. CEO is Paul Mathews, their score by employees is 88

What is Sunnova Energy International, Inc. eNPS?

The eNPS for Sunnova Energy International, Inc. is 40

What is the salary for Web/Visual Designer in Sunnova Energy International, Inc.?

Web/Visual Designer average salary in the US is 75k

What are the salaries in the IT in Sunnova Energy International, Inc.?

The average salaries for IT in Sunnova Energy International, Inc. is 82k

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