Solar energy is one of the best ways to lower your electricity bills, but many people aren’t sure which installers they can trust – or how to get the best deals. An innovative tool from EnergySage helps solve this problem, and the best part is that it’s free to use.
The shovel
If you’re ready to go solar, EnergySage’s online marketplace is basically Expedia for solar panels. After entering your zip code, you’re guided through a series of simple questions that the tool then uses to connect you with personalized offers from top installers.
The free service, which can be accessed 100% online and without phone calls, enables people to make the best decisions for their situation.
President and COO Charlie Hadlow recently told The Cool Down in an interview that EnergySage has saved homeowners over $100 million on energy projects, with the average household spending about 20% less.
“We don’t require a phone number, so you won’t be bombarded with sales calls. Instead, you can communicate with installers directly on our platform,” said Hadlow. “Our experienced analysts and researchers have developed a unique rating system that helps you understand the quality of solar panels and inverters and gives you confidence in the systems being offered to you.”
How it helps
Installing solar panels is a proven way to lower your electric bill, generally saving you up to $1,500 per year. But the benefits go beyond the financial ones.
While dirty fuels like gas, coal and oil release climate-damaging pollutants when burned, solar panels do not produce heat-trapping gases when converting sunlight into electricity. This makes panels a smart investment in the future of your family and the planet.
According to the United Nations Environmental Programme, air pollution is the “largest environmental threat to public health worldwide”, causing approximately seven million premature deaths each year.
While some tenants don’t have the right to install their own solar panels, they may be able to join the clean energy movement by signing up for community solar systems. Other ways to reduce pollution (and your electric bill) include using energy-efficient appliances.
What everyone says
You often hear stories of people excited about their switch to solar energy. One Washington resident told The Cool Down how the panels improved his home’s climate resilience and helped keep power on during grid outages.
“I live in a rural area that experiences power outages in the winter,” said Jenny V. “Solar is great year-round and the battery acts as a backup, prioritizing convenience over cost savings.”
During the interview with The Cool Down, Hadlow also encouraged people to read the over 1,000 reviews of EnergySage, saying that it always brings him joy to see what a significant difference the platform has made for so many people.
“After a great experience with a smooth project proposal process and engagement… we continue to experience highly qualified staff with in-depth knowledge and customer service from (EnergySage),” one reviewer said of the marketplace.
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