Walk around your neighborhood and you might spot new solar panels gleaming in the sun on more and more of your neighbors’ roofs, a fact indicative of a larger trend — the solar energy revolution is here to stay. But many homeowners have a hard time navigating the myriad of available options for going solar. That’s where Clean Energy Network steps in, connecting homeowners to verified local solar installers across the country and helping them make cost-saving choices.
As Clear Energy Network founder Rich Feola explains, “We really focus on educating the end consumer, because there are so many different ideas about solar, so many ways that you can obtain it. We wanted to create a clear roadmap for homeowners.”
Last year, the annual record for solar installations in this country was shattered, at over 500,000 projects annually, but many homeowners are still not educated on how much solar energy can lower their electric bills or increase their property value.
“A lot of homeowners don’t know that going solar is acceptable on both sides of the political aisle,” said Feola. “Democrats really push it as a means to combat climate change, but Republicans love it too because it boosts the economy.”
California, Florida, Massachusetts, New York, and Texas lead the way with the most number of homes powered by solar. But other states are starting to jump on the solar bandwagon thanks to companies like Clean Energy Network, which services homeowners across 45 states.
Founded in 2017, Clean Energy Network grew exponentially during the pandemic, when solar energy companies that were used to going door-to-door to market their products could no longer carry out business as usual.
Feola explained, “During the pandemic, life changed as we know it. Solar energy reps couldn’t knock on doors. So we taught them how to transition to giving quotes and bids over the phone and through virtual meetings.”
Clear Energy Network has also changed the game by showing customers how they can find the best solar companies online, strictly working with those that have been vetted by industry professionals. “We triple vet every single installer on our platform,” said Feola. “So the consumer can rest assured that they’re going to be working with a reputable company that they can trust.”
Clean Energy Network also educates homeowners with an overview of the solar installation process. The Network and its affiliates have worked with over 3,000 companies over the last ten years, making it possible to compile all the best practices and put them in a comprehensive training to help homeowners virtually.
“For example, homeowners might not know to get at least a 25-year warranty on their solar panels, and a 10-year workmanship warranty on the installation project,” said Feola. “We want to make it easier for people who aren’t part of the solar industry to understand these things.”
That’s the kind of level-headed advice Clean Energy Network provides its customers. Another fact that homeowners might not be aware of is that the cost of solar energy has declined by nearly 70% in the last decade.
All of this is critical education for homeowners to obtain, considering incentives like the federal tax credit, which can lead to an astounding 30% reduction in the cost of a solar installation. Clean Energy Network can connect people with a professional that can adequately explain if they may qualify for the Federal Tax Credit and other government incentives.
For these reasons and more, Clean Energy Network is guiding consumers to a cleaner, greener future. If you’re a homeowner, consider joining them by taking part in the solar revolution.
About Clean Energy Network
Clean Energy Network connects customers with verified local solar installers across the United States with maximum savings. It has been featured in CNN, Forbes, FOX, MSNBC, and USA Today. To get a quote for your home, please visit https://cleanenergynetwork.com
