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llamasnkiwi t1_j5ykrlj wrote

Reply to comment by StrategicBlenderBall in To solar or not to solar? by Bodymindisoneword

Energysage would not be helpful if you wanted to see an accurate estimation of your savings with solar. Their are significantly more accurate and informative estimators online that you can use for free.

Energysage could be one resource for researching reviews on local installers, but it’s important to find reviews from multiple sources. Companies can choose to focus on a select few online review platforms to attempt to boost their ratings. A good company would have a positive rating among several different review platforms.

Finding NABCEP certified solar installers is an unbiased way to making sure the company you choose is a high quality installer. Having a NABCEP certification doesn’t automatically make your company perfect or immune to wrongdoing. However, this certification is a symbol that the company is going the extra mile to provide quality service.

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StrategicBlenderBall t1_j5ylums wrote

I used EnergySage to research what panels would fit my need in ideal circumstances and just for general research. It’s a good tool for a conscious consumer to get a grasp of what’s what. I ended up not getting solar only because of the composition of my roof (metal shingles, super cool but nobody will touch it lol) but at least I know what to go for when I eventually do an addition and change the roof to a standing seam.

I did have a few companies come out to give estimates before they all said no way with the roof and they were pleasantly surprised when I had some knowledge of what I was looking at. One company in particular was trying to sell me a brand I knew was leaving the PV market, so when I opted to ask for an alternate brand (Panasonic) they were happy to help me price it out and ended up being cheaper. But, no solar for me until I do that addition lol.

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