The Best Online Resources to Provide Homeowners Considering Solar
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When solar installers talk to homeowners about going solar, it can be a challenge to go over all of the important information in just one consultation. You may get a chance to address the big topics, but there often isn’t enough time to cover other facts that could help the homeowner feel more comfortable about making a decision. You can combat this problem by concluding your consultations with an overview of helpful online resources. By pointing the homeowner to a few great sites and tools, you’ll give them the chance to easily learn more about how solar can help them achieve their goals. Below, we’ve provided a list of some of the best online resources that you can share with homeowners who are considering a solar panel installation. 2
Homeowner’s Guide to Going Solar - U.S. Department of Energy This quick guide covers a lot of ground, going over topics like how solar panels work, financial incentives for going solar, and how solar panels can impact a home’s value. It also refers to many additional resources that are quite useful in solar education. Solar Energy Glossary Another valuable resource from the Department of Energy, this glossary makes it easy for homeowners to look up and understand any solar terms that they aren’t familiar with. This can be an especially useful reference when they look over technical documentation about the solar panels and their operation.
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NREL’s PVWatts© Calculator This handy tool estimates the energy production and energy costs of gridconnected solar systems. Homeowners can use it to estimate how well a solar panel system could perform if it were installed on their property. Make sure you provide the homeowner with the following specs about the planned solar installation so that they have all the information the calculator needs: DC system size (kW), module type, array type, system losses (%), tilt (degrees), and azimuth (degrees). DSIRE: Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy Since financial incentives for going solar vary, it’s not always easy for homeowners to tell what rules apply to them and which benefits they can take advantage of. 4
DSIRE gives them a convenient way to check exactly what tax programs are available in their state, and provides a rundown of each program’s details. Resources for You: Solar Installation Leads It’s important that solar contractors get the resources they need too, especially those related to earning more business. If you’re looking for more information about how to find quality lead generation services for solar installers , visit www.GridFreedom.com. www.GridFreedom.com We’ll teach you about our thorough process of finding the best leads for solar contractors like you.
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