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According to new report, consumer interest in energy storage has never been higher, and solar quotes with high-quality panels are the most likely to be selected

Our CEO explains why utilities are increasingly interested in providing an online shopping platform to help guide their customers through the solar purchasing process.

GTM covers the key findings from our latest Solar Installer Survey, including a significant improvement in installer confidence as compared to 2016, despite a tumultuous year.

According to the third annual EnergySage Solar Installer Survey, two-thirds of solar installers said they plan to absorb some or all of the cost of Trump's tariff, rather than pass those costs along to the consumer.

According to solar installation professionals, one in three solar shoppers are also interested in home energy storage, while two-thirds of installers plan to absorb some or all of the solar tariff’s added cost.

EnergySage CEO Vikram Aggarwal talks to NerdWallet about the importance of getting multiple quotes from solar contractors and benefiting from incentives.

A Hawaiian news outlet references EnergySage data estimating the impact on price for residential consumers following Trump's solar tariff.

Our CEO explains why an increasing number of utilities are eager to work with companies like EnergySage in order to capitalize on DER opportunities.

Find out why Kiplinger says installing solar is a smart investment and how EnergySage can help.

Founding Editor Joe Romm explains how homeowners can use the EnergySage Solar Marketplace to easily offset Trump's solar tariff.

Our CEO talks about the potential impact of tariffs on imported solar panel equipment in the residential market.

Reporter Bruce Henderson uses local EnergySage pricing data when talking about the cost of solar under new Duke Energy incentive program.

The new EnergySage-CollectiveSun partnership will make the process of going solar for tax-exempt entities more affordable and user-friendly.

The new CollectiveSun-EnergySage partnership pairs a solar marketplace with innovative financing to drastically simplify the solar buying process for all nonprofits and tax exempt organizations in the U.S.

West Hollywood Mayor John Heilman and former Cambridge Mayor Denise Simmons voice concern about Trump's solar tariff and highlight importance of solar energy to their communities, including their multifamily municipal solar programs with EnergySage.

NABCEP has partnered with EnergySage to launch one of the most comprehensive business climate surveys for solar installation professionals in the United States.

The EnergySage Solar Marketplace and its recent collaboration with DSIRE is listed as one of the top tools in 2018 for better customer service.

A new NREL study analyzing the value of transparency in the solar industry finds that prices are much lower on EnergySage than when customers receive quotes directly from installers.

Reporter Cynthia Sweeney uses EnergySage pricing data in covering the potential impact of solar panel tariffs on prices in California and across the country.

Senior Editor Julia Pyper speaks with EnergySage about the importance of consumer-empowered online comparison-shopping and full transparency following news that Google has exited the solar lead-gen business.

The collaboration between the two popular solar websites will allow consumers to transition from policy research to concrete action at the click of a button.

EnergySage and its full set of tools are now available through DSIRE to help more Americans make informed energy decisions, including access to comprehensive solar data on pricing and savings.

In support of the Duke Carbon Offsets Initiative, Duke University will leverage the EnergySage Solar Marketplace to provide its faculty and staff a convenient online tool for researching and purchasing solar energy systems.

EnergySage CEO talks to Reuters about how installers are using the proposed tariff to create a sense of urgency in order to close more sales.

As communities recover from a recent series of hurricanes, residents in states like Florida, Louisiana, and Texas are actively seeking to install solar panels and using EnergySage to do so.

Contributor Jon Gorey shares advice on tax breaks homebuyers can take advantage of, including the 30% federal solar tax credit - recommending EnergySage for comparing quotes from reputable installers.

As solar panels gain popularity across Rhode Island, ecoRI looks at the costs and benefits of solar according to data from EnergySage and SEIA.

GTM covers our latest Solar Marketplace Intel Report which shows increasing interest in rooftop solar from consumers, but that many community solar shoppers remain on the fence.

Solar plus storage can help keep the lights on, but our CEO believes there's a need for temporary incentives for the next two to three years in order to reduce the cost of installing storage for consumers.

Hear how our SunShot award has helped us drive down solar costs and simplify the “going solar” process by providing consumers with tools and resources for making informed decisions.

This latest edition provides unparalleled insight into the evolving dynamics of the U.S. residential solar industry and analysis of surging consumer interest in solar across the country.

Our CEO talks to USA Today about the decline in solar panel prices and what homeowners can do to keep costs down.

In a review of our Solar Marketplace, MassLive Reporter Mary Serreze highlights the platform's simplicity and focus on customer experience.

With about half of Americans moving after 13 years of home ownership, Consumer Reports speaks with our CEO about why homeowners should consider installing traditional panels.

Journalist Ucilia Wang speaks with EnergySage to help guide consumers exploring their solar panel options.

Speaking with Curbed, EnergySage CEO Vikram Aggarwal sees a "massive tipping point just a few years away" in the adoption of solar plus storage as battery costs drop.

The U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative awards EnergySage $1.6 million through its Technology to Market 3 (T2M3) funding program.

To help protect consumers and make the process of adopting solar as transparent, easy and affordable as possible, the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center has chosen Mass Energy Consumers Alliance and EnergySage to administer the 2017 Mass Solar Connect program.

A podcast interview with EnergySage CEO about the importance of comparison-shopping solar options.

According to EnergySage data, the average cost for rooftop solar in Palm Beach County has dropped over 12 percent since Floridians rejected Amendment 1, the utility-backed solar initiative.

With the industry's eyes all on Tesla's new solar roof, TESLARATI notes comments made by EnergySage CEO Vikram Aggarwal which argues that the solar roof may cause the industry more harm than good.

Here's a look at how EnergySage helps simplify the solar sales process while keeping customer acquisition costs down and making it easy for consumers to find high-quality solar installers.

Managing Editor Kathie Zipp covers the consumer shift towards system ownership through cash or loans, as reflected in the latest EnergySage Solar Marketplace Intel Report.

Motley Fool's Travis Hoium references an op-ed written by EnergySage CEO Vikram Aggarwal to help make the point that Tesla's new solar roof may end up hurting the solar industry and Tesla's own products.

In an article breaking down the cost and break even point of solar panels, Wise Bread uses EnergySage pricing data to explain today's average gross cost per watt.

In an op-ed, EnergySage CEO Vikram Aggarwal explains why the Tesla solar roof is a double-edged sword for the solar industry.

As more installers enter Texas in hopes of capitalizing on a largely untapped market, reporter Ryan Maye Handy uses the latest pricing data from EnergySage to help set the solar scene in the Lone Star State.

EnergySage pricing data was used to help make the case that Tesla's new solar roof doesn't make financial sense for many homeowners.

For the Clean Economy Weekly, Rob Dieterich covers the falling costs in solar and faster payback periods revealed in our newest solar data report.

A new partnership between EnergySage and Environment America will help more Americans better understand their solar energy options and go solar with confidence.

Katie Fehrenbacher breaks down some of the main takeaways found in our latest Solar Marketplace Intel Report, which shows the residential sector becoming more transparent and more consumer-friendly.

Associate editor Mary Tyler March offers her take on a new NREL report, which revealed that large solar installers are charging 10% more on average than smaller companies.

Solar Builder's Chris Crowell covers three key findings from a new solar industry report by EnergySage, including rapid price decline and a gender imbalance in solar.

Reporter Travis Hoium analyzes a new study from NREL, which sheds some light on why the industry's largest solar installers have been losing market share over the past year.

Americas editor Christian Roselund covers the rapid fragmentation of the residential solar loan market, as revealed in EnergySage's fourth Solar Marketplace Intel report.

The latest edition of the report provides a comprehensive analysis of consumer behavior, demographics, and preferences, as well as a complete account of industry trends in the U.S. residential solar market in 2016.

In an interview with EnergySage CEO Vikram Aggarwal, reporter Aldo Svaldi covers a new study from NREL, which used EnergySage data to study the the effects of solar installer size and on price behavior.

Following the release of NREL's new residential solar report, Fast Company's Ben Schiller recommends that anyone considering rooftop solar should shop around, and not be afraid to consider smaller, local installers.

EnergySage, along with two other startups, won the 2017 Clean Energy Venture Awards at NREL's Industry Growth Forum. EnergySage took home the award for Outstanding Venture.

GTM's Stephen Lacey breaks down new research from NREL, which found that large national solar installers are quoting 10 percent higher than their smaller competition.

EnergySage CEO Vikram Aggarwal speaks with TriplePundit about the hurdles for greater residential solar energy deployment, following the release of the startup's 2016 Solar Installer Survey.

Contributor Frank Andorka discusses the growing concern over questionable solar sales tactics around the U.S., and why many homeowners still struggle to make a confident decison when it comes to buying solar.

EnergySage CEO Vikram Aggarwal shares his thoughts on how solar installers will start rolling out storage options to customers.

Journalist Ucilia Wang uses EnergySage data on costs and financing options for an article in the Guardian US about installing home solar panels.

EnergySage, along with other industry experts, suggest the top questions that homeowners need to consider when researching their solar PV options.

John Gingrich of EnergySage discusses the opportunity for utilities to tap into the inevitable growth of solar and create new revenue streams, while also offering valuable services that protect their customers from unfair solar practices.

Editor Joseph Bebon recaps findings from the second annual EnergySage Solar Installer Survey, which polled more than 360 local, regional, and national solar installers.

Katie Fehrenbacher breaks down some of the chief takeaways from our 2016 Solar Installer Survey, noting that installers are increasingly looking to sell batteries and offer their customers the option to own their solar PV system.

Installation professionals report improved confidence in face of sales challenges, such as unsatisfactory financing options and consumer confusion created by competitors

The SunShot team profiles how the new Community Solar Marketplace from EnergySage helps more consumers take advantage of solar, and at lower costs.

Ahead of its release, pv magazine previewed a key finding from the 2016 EnergySage Solar Installer Survey: third-party ownership is on the decline.

EnergySage CEO Vikram Aggarwal offers his views on why 2017 will be the turning point for utilities to embrace renewables.

Using financing data from the most recent EnergySage Solar Marketplace Intel Report, electrek looks at the trend towards solar panel ownership and its impact on installers.

In a recent article discussing connection to the grid, Entrepreneur highlights EnergySage and its data showing the increasing trend of solar panel system ownership.

New marketplace dramatically simplifies the process of finding, evaluating and connecting with local community solar providers.

Digital Trends profiles the first-ever Community Solar Marketplace from EnergySage, which makes it easy for U.S. property owners and renters to participate in shared solar energy.

Computerworld's Lucas Mearian touches on the anticipated growth of community solar and the launch of the country's first marketplace for community solar from EnergySage.

Managing Editor Carl Weinschenk reports on the growing number of finance options available to both commercial and residential solar consumers, as EnergySage announces partnerships with leading solar lenders.

Addition of new lenders into the EnergySage Solar Marketplace allows property owners to match their preferred financing option with their preferred installation company.

EnergySage CEO Vikram Aggarwal discusses the movement towards more multi-installer solar programs and why they're better equipped to leverage the growing, dynamic nature of the industry.

When running the numbers on Tesla's new solar roof, Consumer Reports chats with EnergySage CEO Vikram Aggarwal for his take on how the costs of labor may impact the end price for consumers.

With Tesla introducing its line of solar roof tiles, Computerworld's Lucas Mearian discusses it potential impact on the industry and speaks with EnergySage about the current solar shingle market.

A feature by Digital Trends explains how new interactive solar maps from EnergySage will help consumers determine how much solar will cost them and what their savings will look like.

Curbed, from Vox Media, highlights new interactive solar maps from EnergySage, which helps consumers see solar costs and benefits by their county and zip.

Here are five common energy upgrades, including data from EnergySage on why solar panels are a smart home energy finance decision.

EnergySage CEO Vikram Aggarwal explains why more aggressive marketing tactics carries risk for solar installers.

Motley Fool reporter Travis Hoium points to data from the latest EnergySage Solar Marketplace Intel Report, which shows that consumers have specific preferences when evaluating solar panels.

EnergySage announced today that it has secured $1.4 million in new funding, adding Investors’ Circle’s Patient Capital Collaborative impact fund.

In an article for GTM, EnergySage CEO Vikram Aggarwal explains why the solar lease has fallen out of favor and how it can be saved, stating that choice and control are key.

EnergySage CEO Vikram Aggarwal joins the Energy Gang podcast to discuss consumer behavior in residential solar and what solar shoppers are looking for when comparing options.

Impact Investing Fellow Marissa Silapaswan interviews Vikram Aggarwal of EnergySage about his professional journey, his favorite entrepreneurs, and his experience in the Social Business Accelerator.

A look at falling installation prices and shorter payback periods by reporter Lucas Mearian, as he discusses data found in the latest EnergySage Solar Marketplace Intel Report.

At SPI 2016, Americas editor Christian Roselund speaks with EnergySage CEO Vikram Aggarwal for his views on today's distributed solar markets and what EnergySage data is telling us about the industry overall.

Motley Fool reporter Travis Hoium mentions findings from the latest EnergySage Solar Marketplace Intel Report, which shows that customers are increasingly choosing higher-efficiency solar panels.

Managing Editor Chris Crowell speaks with EnergySage about the growing trend towards system ownership due to larger savings and more flexibility than leasing.

With support from the EnergySage Solar Marketplace, Galloway Township and six other New Jersey communities will compete in the Sustainable Jersey Solar Challenge, beginning October 2016 through May 2017.

EnergySage CEO Vikram Aggarwal discusses how homeowners can avoid deceptive solar sales tactics in order to go solar with greater confidence.

The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy highlights the innovative SolarWise Rhode Island program from EnergySage and National Grid.

After the release of the third EnergySage Solar Marketplace Intel Report, pv magazine USA discusses the report's findings and key takeaways.

Announced at North America’s largest solar conference, EnergySage released its third semiannual Solar Marketplace Intel Report™, providing the most detailed analysis of the U.S. residential solar market to date.

A look into the costs and savings of solar by realtor.com and why investing in a solar PV system is worth exploring.

Reporter Brandon Messick discusses how Mohave County residents in Arizona can us the EnergySage Solar Data Explorer to learn the ins and outs of going solar in their area.

EnergySage CEO Vikram Aggarwal discusses some of the challenges small businesses sometimes face in going solar, but why it's still a smart investment for many.

Americas editor Christian Roselund speaks with EnergySage CEO Vikram Aggarwal about the launch of GoSolarCT and the local nature of the solar business.

The newly launched GoSolarCT.com offers Connecticut residents a comprehensive solar learning and shopping solution for help making better-informed solar decisions.

In a Q&A with Goop, Sierra Club’s Jodie Van Horn recommends consumers use EnergySage to compare and evaluate their solar options.

While recapping four reasons to make the switch to solar energy, Panasonic refers to EnergySage Solar Marketplace data on why owning your solar panels is often the better finance option compared to a lease.

Powered by EnergySage, The Sustainable Jersey Solar Challenge is a new statewide program from Sustainable Jersey that provides a simple, cost effective way for municipalities to engage homeowners and small businesses in adopting solar.

With prices falling and an extension of the federal tax credit, Consumer Reports explores why now is a good time to consider solar and why homeowners should use EnergySage when they do start shopping for solar.

With more states supporting community solar, EnergySage CEO Vikram Aggarwal discusses how the concept has evolved into big business and what's needed for the sector to attract more consumers.

While upfront costs and financing top the list, aesthetics play an important role as well in a homeowner's decision to install solar panels. EnergySage CEO Vikram Aggarwal discusses the impact looks can sometimes have on roof location, size, efficiency, and hesitation.

As more companies begin to offer solar loans to homeowners, EnergySage CEO Vikram Aggarwal explains why transparency is key for consumers to make informed solar decisions.

EnergySage data used to explain why installing solar panels is an excellent way to improve your home's energy efficiency and significantly lower your electricity bill.

In this video, EnergySage helped TechInsider calculate what the total installation costs would be to power the entire planet with solar power.

Staff writer John Fitzgerald Weaver discusses why home energy generation and management is on the way to powering the smart home. John points to the new Wiser Air smart thermostat solar program from EnergySage and Schneider Electric as an example, among others.

GTM's Katherine Tweed speaks with EnergySage CEO Vikram Aggarwal about the promising potential of Fannie Mae’s new HomeStyle Energy Program.

The SI staff covers the news that EnergySage and Schneider Electric have teamed up to encourage energy efficiency for homeowners by jointly marketing solar and Schneider’s Wiser Air Wi-Fi smart thermostat.

EnergySage and Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation, have teamed up to encourage energy efficiency for homeowners through solar energy systems and Wiser Air™, a Wi-Fi smart thermostat from Schneider Electric.

Political reporter Philip Bump uses data from the EnergySage Solar Marketplace to counter incorrect statements made by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump about the solar payback period.

Writer Travis Hoium discusses how companies like EnergySage are helping to make the industry more competitive by leveling the playing field.

EnergySage CEO Vikram Aggarwal explains how installing solar panels frees up capital. Check out writer Lou Carlozo's list of eight proven methods for generating income.

EnergySage was one of two cleantech companies to be named a 2016 Game Changer by the Boston Globe, alongside some of the most innovative entrepreneurs and businesses in the Commonwealth.

Could solar loans offer "less risk AND higher guaranteed profit" for SolarCity? Data from EnergySage's Marketplace Intel Report is used in this recent financial analysis.

EnergySage's rich database of 1,200 solar company reviews, as well as its one-of-a-kind solar marketplace, are recommended by the GearBrain editorial team as resources for today's solar shoppers.

The Solar Foundation (TSF), an independent nonprofit research and education organization, today announced that they have partnered with the nation’s leading online marketplace for solar, EnergySage.

A recent comparison between GTM Research's quarterly U.S. PV Leaderboard and EnergySage’s 2015 Solar Marketplace Intel Report reveals several interesting similarities and differences between national and local installer equipment preferences.

Reporter Lucas Mearian speaks with EnergySage CEO Vikram Aggarwal on the consumer trend away from solar leases in favor of owning their solar systems, either with cash or a loan.

Science Reporter Mitch Jacoby includes data from EnergySage's 2015 Solar Marketplace Intel Report for an article covering the future of emerging photovoltaic technologies.

A review of Texas' solar growth and price trends revealed in EnergySage's 2015 Solar Marketplace Intel Report as reported by Greentech Media.

Falling PV module costs, rising electricity prices, and increased awareness of PV’s financial benefits are making solar electricity an increasingly attractive option.

Data from the EnergySage Solar Marketplace confirms that despite being in a solar power-friendly city, Bay Area residents "actually pay more for solar energy than the national average."

A native Texan covers the growth of solar in his home state, pulling data from the Energy Solar Marketplace Report to explain its potential.

As customers become more savvy about their solar purchase options, using platforms like the EnergySage Solar Marketplace to shop for solar, large leasing companies such as SolarCity will face real challenges, reports Travis Hoium.

Coverage of the recently launched Sunny Cambridge, a residential solar program powered by EnergySage that provides residents with access to online tools and resources for going solar.

Greentech Media covers the release of EnergySage's 2015 Solar Marketplace Intel Report, highlighting the low solar prices witnessed in the Lone Star State.

WBJ's Laura Finaldi and EnergySage CEO Vikram Aggarwal discuss educating banks on the benefits of offering solar loans as ownership of home solar systems grows in popularity over leasing.

EnergySage and National Grid were awarded a 2016 Grid Edge Award for their groundbreaking partnership in the SolarWise Rhode Island project.

Data and findings from the 2015 Solar Marketplace Intel Report is utilized in CleanTechnica's latest solar industry analysis.

Tech journalist at BostInno covers the launch of Sunny Cambridge, a first-of-its-kind partnership between the City of Cambridge and EnergySage.

Leading utility publisher covers the 5% drop in solar prices seen in the EnergySage Marketplace in 2015, as highlighted in the most recent Solar Marketplace Intel Report.

PV Magazine recaps top insights for the solar industry based on data and key findings in EnergySage's second Solar Marketplace Intel Report.

New report provides unique insight into the 2015 residential solar market, shedding light on the evolving dynamics of the solar industry

EnergySage and the City of Cambridge (MA) announced today the launch of Sunny Cambridge, a program that provides residents with access to online tools and resources for making smarter decisions about solar.

Renewable energy journalist Sarah Lozanova uses EnergySage Marketplace data in her review of the evolution of solar energy technology.

Leading Rhode Island newspaper covers the groundbreaking launch of National Grid's SolarWise Marketplace, which leverages the EnergySage platform to provide a "one-stop-shop" for Ocean State solar shoppers.

Host Barry Armstrong talks to EnergySage's CEO Vikram Aggarwal about today's solar industry and how EnergySage is simplifying the solar shopping experience.

EnergySage CEO Vikram Aggarwal on why the business sector is increasingly taking advantage of solar.

Senior Writer Julia Pyper covered a new online marketplace from National Grid and EnergySage that will allow customers in Rhode Island to shop for solar and receive an incentive for improving energy efficiency.

Utility Dive covered National Grid's collaboration with EnergySage, which will provide customers with an online solar shopping experience.

WPRI-12 in Rhode Island reported on the new solar shopping program from National Grid and EnergysSage for National Grid's Rhode Island customers.

EnergySage and National Grid announced today a collaboration to provide National Grid's Rhode Island customers a convenient online tool to use in researching and purchasing solar energy systems for their homes and businesses.

EnergySage CEO Vikram Aggarwal and Solar Builder discuss today's solar shoppers and the steps to converting more solar sales.

Check out how the 2016 presidential candidates measure up in the EnergySage renewable energy report card, which grades their support of solar, wind and other forms of renewable energy.

EnergySage CEO Vikram Aggarwal helps homeowners assess the solar financing options available to them and the benefits of each.

EnergySage CEO Vikram Aggarwal discusses transparency within the residential solar industry and what's needed for consumers to make informed choices about their solar investment.

EnergySage Marketplace transaction data is utilized in a recent analysis of SunPower's Q4 2015 performance.

EnergySage's Aaron James, VP of network partnerships, interviewed by Greentech Media on SolarCity shutting down its MyPower solar loan.

EnergySage announced today that John Gingrich, senior vice president of strategic partnerships, will present at the Parks Associates "2016 Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer", taking place February 22-24 in Austin, Texas.

EnergySage is highlighted as solar software that "can save the world" due to its ability to seamlessly match homeowners with multiple solar installers near them.

EnergySage's CEO is interviewed in the latest Speaking of Green podcast by leading cleantech journalist Beth Bond.

EnergySage's role as a 'trusted energy advisor' for large utility partners is recapped in UtilityDIVE.

CEO Vikram Aggarwal discusses the benefits of using a home equity loan to finance the installation of a solar PV system.

TriplePundit interviews EnergySage when analyzing the benefits of solar for People, Planet, and Profit.