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How I Found Top Solar Providers Near Me

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The following post is a testimonial from a user of Solar.com’s Solar Savings Calculator.

I never thought I would be someone to search for solar providers near me, ever.

10 years ago, I didn’t even know how solar worked or if it was a good investment to make. For many in the past decade, the idea of going solar was an idealistic thought, but one never based in reality.

Well, times have changed, and so has access to going solar. As of recently, I have seen the push for more people to make the switch, and with the benefits and incentives that come with going solar, I figured it was finally time to do my research.

When I searched on Google to learn more about going solar, I found Soalr.com, which had the option right on their website to find solar providers near me within their own search engine. I wanted to share my experience of how easy it was for me. 

Right when I visited on their page, it was clear that they had one goal and that was to get me to answers as soon as possible. I entered my information and hit search, and was looking forward to seeing all the available solar providers pop up. Surprisingly, what I got was far more than that list.

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How cool is this? Solar.com didn’t just list out a bunch of solar providers and leave me hanging; they gave me custom metrics related to my property to help me figure out if going solar was the right decision. They even calculated how much I could be spending on electricity over the next year, which really put things in perspective for me.

As I scrolled down, it showed me my potential solar impact.

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Obviously, this changes with the size of one’s monthly bill but knowing what system size I needed and how much I could be saving is actionable information. In addition, collecting this information means they are helping me find a custom solar provider near me that fits my specific needs. A solar provider who helps a mansion go solar might look different from a solar provider who helps townhomes.

Before I get my list of curated solar providers near me, Solar.com tells me my financing options, so I am educated on what I need and why.

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The next step was to signup with Solar.com for detailed estimates from solar providers on their network. After creating an account, I was taken to the page where I could schedule a time to talk to a solar specialist and have them handpick the top 3 solar providers near me.

To be frank, this process rocks. One of the biggest challenges with going solar is the fact that there is a lot to learn and not a good place where all the information exists in one place. If I were to do my own research and contact solar providers on my own, I wouldn’t know what to say or what my needs were. Just because I want to go solar doesn’t mean I’ve done all my homework yet. I’m sure many people are in this position and eventually get taken advantage of by solar providers.

Solar.com takes this challenge that many people deal with and provides the education needed to make a decision on if going solar is right for them. Now, I’m hooked on Solar.com and am looking forward to learning more about going solar as time goes on. Thanks to them, I have professionals that are able to help me find solar providers near me whenever I want.

Mass Solar Connect Extended to November 30th

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Mass Solar Connect, a program with the objective of helping South Coast residents use renewable solar energy to power their households, has extended its deadline to November 30th so that it can serve more people across communities. With Mass Solar Connect, local homeowners can access competitive bids for the purchase and installation of solar photovoltaic systems at the best possible prices. This platform is entirely free for homeowners to explore and see pricing.

Mass Solar Connect, created by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC), is a partnership with MassCEC, Solar.com, an online solar marketplace platform, and two community non-profit organizations, Self-Reliance and the Marion Institute. The program’s objective is to increase the adoption of solar PV systems across Southeastern Massachusetts.

“Mass Solar Connect aims to make solar energy more affordable and accessible for South Coast residents,” said Megan Amsler, Executive Director of Self-Reliance. “By extending the deadline for the program, we can assist even more residents to go solar in the Commonwealth, which helps to meet the state’s clean energy goals.”

Local residents can join the program by visiting Solar.com’s Massachusetts comparison-shopping marketplace and confidentially enter their address. This then allows them to see cost projections for a solar system and get an average of six to 12 competitive quotes from local solar providers. Solar.com vets every solar provider to make sure they are high-quality, and only Solar.com and the selected solar provider can view the homeowner’s location and contact information. Through this Hassle-Free process, Mass Solar Connect offers solar system prices that are 20 percent less than the average market rates. At the same time, homeowners can find out about federal and state incentives for installing solar, as well as the Mass Solar Loan to help with financing a project.

“Our online platform makes the solar process easy, safe, straightforward, and cost-effective,” explained Solar.com CEO Max Aram. “Thanks to Mass Solar Connect, the South Coast community can explore solar at great prices from the best local companies.”

To register for Mass Solar Connect and explore free solar system quotes, homeowners can visit Pick My Solar’s Mass Solar Connect webpage before the November 30th end date. To find out more about federal and local incentives for adopting solar, check out MassCEC’s online information. Find out more about Mass Solar Loans here.

About Solar.com
Solar.com is an online solar marketplace giving home and business owners expert advice and quality custom bids from a national network of top solar installers. Pick My Solar’s aim is to simplify the solar purchasing process, drive down costs, and provide the consumer advocacy necessary for solar to achieve broad market success. The service has won several awards, including the Kauffman Foundation’s Innovation Award, two U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Catalyst prizes, and 2015 Tech Week National Startup of the Year.

About Self-Reliance
Self-Reliance manages heat and power buying cooperatives, conducts a variety of community training seminars and offers energy consulting services. By working to help simplify complicated energy systems, Self-Reliance’s mission is to educate, inspire and empower people to take action.

About Marion Institute
The Marion Institute is an incubator of innovative models for social impact. We cultivate great ideas and support visionary leaders creating progress around the world. Based on the Southcoast of Massachusetts, the Marion Institute strives to enhance the quality of life for our neighbors as well, working to strengthen community, foster healthy living, and expand sustainability, particularly in the historic city of New Bedford, fast becoming one of the greenest cities in America.

About MassCEC
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) is dedicated to accelerating the success of clean energy technologies, companies, and projects in the Commonwealth—while creating high-quality jobs and long-term economic growth for the people of Massachusetts. Since its inception in 2009, MassCEC has helped clean energy companies grow, supported municipal clean energy projects and invested in residential and commercial renewable energy installations creating a robust marketplace for innovative clean technology companies and service providers. Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Matthew Beaton chairs MassCEC’s board of directors.