About
A family company powered by Centre County roots
Sun Directed is Green Building Solutions, LLC. Founded in 2008 by Michael Shadow and Heather Shadow — still local, still hands-on.
Our mission
Empower building owners to produce energy from the sun. Educate homeowners, businesses, and nonprofits. Install systems meant to last generations — with transparent solutions, responsive service, and precision installs.
Who you’ll hear about
Michael Shadow and Heather Shadow founded this company. We don’t invent other staff bios or headshots here — when you call 814-317-6527 , you reach a real local business.
2008
Green Building Solutions, LLC
Michael Shadow launched the company with geothermal, energy audits, and weatherization after prior geothermal and IT work, including at Penn State’s College of Education.
2009
Solar training & first PV
Michael trained with Solar Energy International, earned NABCEP Entry Level, designed PV for his own home as the PA Sunshine Grant opened, and began customer installs. He later sat for the NABCEP Solar PV Installer exam and became one of a small number of NABCEP-certified installers in Pennsylvania.
2010
Sun Directed
Solar work became the company’s focus. The business rebranded as Sun Directed in January 2010. Heather Shadow is co-founder; PA Solar Center lists her as an installer contact.
Today
Still Centre County
Homes, businesses, and farms across central Pennsylvania trust a family company for solar, storage, heat pumps, EV charging, and related electrical work — including whole-home projects planned as one coordinated build.
Values that show up on the job
Environmentally minded
We help building owners produce cleaner energy and use less of it.
Transparent communication
Clear options, honest tradeoffs, and no pressure tactics.
Precision-driven
Careful design and install quality so systems perform for decades.
Efficient
Right-sized equipment, thoughtful layouts, and practical timelines.
Change embracers
We stay current on technology while matching it to real Pennsylvania homes.
Passionate — and we have fun
Energy independence is serious work. Working with neighbors should still feel human.
Ready to talk through your energy goals?
Call Sun Directed or send a short note. We’ll help you compare solar, storage, heat pumps, and charging options for your property.