For further solar education of customers, EnergySage and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA®) introduced the SEIA-endorsed EnergySage online solar marketplace, a one-stop shop providing consumers with all of the essential tools and resources needed to evaluate solar energy systems and make informed purchasing decisions.
SEIA, a national trade association representing the entire solar industry, has been advocating for the protection and expansion of the U.S. solar market for all solar technologies. On the other hand, EnergyStorage is the only independent comparison-shopping website for solar energy systems and financing options in the U.S. The organizations partnered and established the new online solar marketplace for eliminating the barriers to solar energy adoption.
Rhone Resch, President and CEO of SEIA, pointed out that the organizations’ goal is to continue providing the solar industry with the best and most up-to-date information. Issues about governmental policies, such as the solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC), and outreach on consumer protection are what SEIA aims to offer through the online platform.
"We believe this new online solar marketplace will serve a truly essential need as more and more Americans continue to turn to solar as their top energy choice," stated Resch.
With EnergySage’s support and experience, the organizations will be able to help their consumers, including homeowners and businesses, obtain free, unbiased information about all aspects about “going solar.” The platform will offer information about solar technology, details of price quotes, the most suitable solar system for each individual, etc. The objective of the platform is to establish an accessible method to help SEIA members when they encounter any problem about the solar industry, business and installation.
"Beyond the obvious synergy, we share SEIA's commitment to promoting legislative developments that advance and grow America's solar industry," said EnergySage CEO Vikram Aggarwal. "We recently joined the association on Capitol Hill for its Southeast Federal Lobby Day to discuss the critical impact that extending the Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) beyond 2016 will have on residential solar adoption. It's our mission to make the process of shopping for solar energy systems as straightforward and affordable as possible, and to play a key role in helping consumers get the greatest return on their solar investments."
Consumers purchasing a solar energy system through the marketplace can expect to save up to 20% on the total cost of their purchase, as compared to getting a quote directly from an individual installer.