Solar Providers Near Me

When beginning your home solar project, one of the first things you’ll likely do is search “Solar Providers Near Me.” You’ll likely be presented with dozens of different solar companies to choose from. All of these companies will vary is size, service, equipment offerings, and more.

The easiest thing you can do to find solar installers near you is to use Solar.com to present multiple quotes from the best solar providers in your area. We’ve already done a thorough vetting of these dozens of companies, and they’ll then be competitively bidding on your project through our online platform. This competitive process was proven by the Department of Energy to save homeowners on average $2,800 on their projects versus going to installers directly.

However, at Solar.com we also believe in equipping you with as much informational as you need to make an informed decision about the solar installer you choose. We want you to go solar with confidence!

Here’s a comprehensive list of the critical things to look for when searching you solar providers near you.

How to Find Solar Providers Near You

Certifications and Licensing

The most important thing to look for when searching for solar installers in your area is whether or not they have the proper licenses and certifications. An electrical license is an absolute requirement. An installer with the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) Certification is also a major plus (and a requirement to be on Solar.com’s platform).

Online Customer Reviews

Once you’ve narrowed your search down to a handful of solar providers near you, you’ll want to do further due diligence by taking a look at their online reviews. We’ve found that Google, Yelp, and the Better Business Bureau provide the most honest-seeming reviews.

Be a little wary of online reviews — some can be overly negative or positive depending on where you look. Overall, be sure to review a few different review sites to develop a decent sense of how this installer performs. Be sure to evaluate not just the installation and equipment they provide, but also the installer’s workmanship warranty and customer service.

If you wanted to go an extra step, you could request to speak with past customers of installers on the phone to learn more about the experience they had with that provider.

Equipment and Finance Offerings

Depending on your stage in research for your solar project, you may want a solar provider near you that offers a specific kind of solar panel or financing option.

Solar equipment and finance offerings will vary per installer. For instance, only certified installers can install SunPower panels. If that’s an important factor for you, be sure to review the installer’s website to see which offerings they provide.

These are the few key things to pay attention to when searching for Solar Providers Near Me. We’d highly recommend obtaining at least a few different quotes from installers before making a decision, to make sure you’re getting a good quote.

If you already have one quote in hand, you could use Solar.com to get a few more to compare it against. We’d be happy to assist.