APG was inducted into the National Environmental Hall of Fame as well as the Atwater Environmental Hall of Fame in October of 2010.APG was selected September 2011 Business of the month by the Merced Chamber of Commerce.  For additional information on this story please refer to Merced Sun Star article. APG Solar is a full service solar and alternative energy company specializing in on grid and off grid solar installations.

Alternative Power Generation, Inc., dba APG Solar, is a full-spectrum alternative energy generation provider. Brent Jerner opened the doors in December, 2004, and the company has seen steady growth in each of the seven ensuing years under Brent's ownership and management. Even in the current difficult economic climate, APG is financially solid, remains debt-free and is profitable. The business is listed with Dunn & Bradstreet at #858618312.APG’s primary focus has been sales, design, installation, maintenence and service of grid tied PhotoVoltaic ( PV ) systems for industrial, agricultural, commercial, and residential applications.

APG is also a full-service provider of :

    Off-grid/hybrid solar electricity generating systems most often incorporating backup generators.
    Off-grid water pumping systems.
    Wind electricity generating systems.
    Solar thermal systems for industrial, commercial, and residential domestic hot water applications ( in-floor radiant and  space heating, as well as  pool and spa heating ).
    Custom built structures including tracking systems, ground mounts, decorative yard structures, garages, shops, and steel or wood frame buildings to support solar equipment.

APG holds California State Contractors license #859901 B General, speciality C-10 ( electrical ), and C-46 ( solar ). Brent Jerner participates in the invitation-only California State License Board C-46 series of workshops to facilitate the re-writing of the State of California specialty solar license test.APG has a very good working relationship with the various ( AHJs authorities having jurisdiction )local City & County Departments of Building and Safety.  APG has conducted several training seminars, including PowerPoint presentations concerning code compliant solar electric generation installations for local building and safety inspectors.