EnergySage Press
EnergySage educates with solar buyer’s guide
pv magazine covers the release of the new EnergySage Buyer's Guide, which provides data and assessments of thousands of different solar modules and inverters, as well as scores of residential batteries.
Built with data and analysis from NREL, the EnergySage Buyer's Guide is new tool that empowers consumers and the industry to easily compare solar equipment based on quality rating, aesthetics, performance, and pricing.
How Solar Panels Work (And Why They're Taking Over the World)
EnergySage spoke to Popular Mechanics about solar energy technology, how it works, and the state of innovation in the industry.
Market for Home Solar Systems Heats Up
Kiplinger explains how EnergySage simplifies the solar shopping process thanks to innovative, helpful tools like our new Buyer's Guide.
As Rooftop Solar Grows, What Should the Future of Net Metering Look Like?
A look at the impact of states across the country that are revisiting their net metering policy in response to the rising popularity of rooftop solar.
California’s wildfires may be the best thing to happen to home batteries
As extreme weather events occur more frequently, homeowners are turning to residential batteries to help keep the lights on, according to EnergySage data.
Tesla lowers solar panel prices
EnergySage CEO Vikram Aggarwal talks to the Washington Examiner about the growing trend of electrification, and the demand for solar panels paired with home battery storage systems.
Real Estate: a solar panel discussion
EnergySage CEO Vikram Aggarwal talks to The Boston Globe about the benefits of putting solar panels on your home and how to tackle a few challenges that homeowners might experience.
Why Tesla is lowering its solar panel prices
EnergySage data is used to show that Tesla's new pricing strategy brings them in line with today's average market prices.
Here's How Much Adding Solar Panels Will Boost Your Home's Value
EnergySage data is used to make the case for installing solar panels on your home following a study that shows solar increasing a home's value by 4.1%, on average.
A solar panel primer for DC residents
To give DC residents a better understanding of their options for going solar, UrbanTurf highlights tools and resources built to help consumers make the switch, such as the EnergySage Solar Marketplace.
Homeowners play a role in Atlanta’s Clean Energy Plan
With Atlanta joining the growing list of cities aiming for 100% clean energy, homeowners turn to solar power, which according to EnergySage data, costs $15,000 for a 5kW system.
Does going solar really save money?
The team over at KHOU 11 explains the costs and benefits of going solar, and how EnergySage can help you estimate your home's solar potential.
EnergySage report suggests Panasonic, LG gains in rooftop solar
A recap of key findings by pv magazine from the latest EnergySage Solar Marketplace Intel Report, including falling costs and bigger systems.
American-made solar panels are decreasing in popularity despite tariffs implemented by the Trump administration, according to the latest EnergySage Solar Marketplace Intel Report.
Introducing the Spectrum of Utility Solar Actions
A look at a new framework from EnergySage for benchmarking utility-led residential solar initiatives.
Countdown to California 2020 part II: Constructing a new solar pathway
As the California solar market prepares for the state's new Building Energy Efficiency standards, EnergySage looks at how the solar mandate might impact installers.
Do Your Homework Before Going Solar
Most people shopping for solar are doing so for the first time. We talked to Bloomberg about the need to do your homework before signing the dotted line.
Tesla Powerwall: Why the Solar Battery Is Hard to Get for Homeowners
EnergySage talks to Inverse about why more installers aren't supplying the Tesla Powerwall, despite being in high demand.
Tesla's Powerwall is in high demand but difficult to get, according to a new survey
Following the release of our annual Solar Installer Survey, Business Insider dives into a key finding about the demand and supply of Tesla's Powerwall.
Amid tariffs and turmoil, installer confidence in the solar industry grew in 2018
Our annual Solar Installer Survey found that over half of all respondents have growing confidence in the solar industry as they move into 2019.
Tesla Powerwall captures majority of mindshare in home battery market but can’t deliver, report says
According to results from our 2018 Solar Installer Survey, the majority of buyers asking for a home battery solution want a Tesla Powerwall, but that many installers don't have them.
Tesla doesn't have enough of the batteries that can power your home
CNBC covers the customer demand for energy storage and installer supply of batteries based on results from the latest EnergySage Solar Installer Survey.
Tesla Batteries in Short Supply for Many Solar Installers
Bloomberg unpacks a key finding from the latest EnergySage Solar Installer Survey that few U.S. installers carry the Tesla Powerwall.
Nearly 80 percent of solar installation professionals surveyed say they're in favor of Congress permanently extending the ITC for solar and energy storage.
Should you go solar to save on electricity?
Here's why many homeowners are turning to solar to lower their electricity bills and why solar is one of the best financial products available.
The Solar Revolution Is Coming—But It's Skipping Over Communities of Color
EnergySage spoke with Popular Mechanics about ways to ensure that the benefits of solar power reach all communities, such as a federally-backed solar marketplace within a Green New Deal.
Solar vs. Nuclear: Battle for the Best Carbon-Free Power
A deep dive by EnergySage into how nuclear and solar energy stack up against the other. We compare how much energy each power source produces, how long they last, how long each resource takes to build, and of course, the costs.
No Longer the Future: Solar Power is Becoming the Present of Electricity
A look at Arkansas growing market for solar and what EnergySage data means for businesses in the state considering a switch to solar energy.
EnergySage on the State of Solar
Our CEO Vikram Aggarwal spoke with Sustainability in Your Ear about the decision to go solar and how EnergySage simplifies the entire experience for consumers.
Trump’s solar tariffs haven’t stopped America’s switch to solar
Quartz explains why Trump’s solar tariffs haven’t stopped Americans from going solar, and interviews EnergySage on the impact tariffs have had on solar shoppers.
How to Use Residential Solar to Guarantee a Double-Digit Return
A year after going solar, writer Brian Feroldi shares his experience thus far, what he learned from the process, and how EnergySage can help get competitive bids.
From solar panels to changing your diet — 11 ways you can combat climate change
One of the best ways to reduce your carbon footprint is to invest in a solar panel system for your home, either by installing panels on your roof or participating in a community solar program.
The Solar Home Energy Storage Revolution Has Just Begun
Though still expensive, EnergySage notes that having batteries to store solar power can be an economical investment over the long term by shaving down utility bills.
Sunnova brings solar power storage system to Texas
Texas-based solar company Sunnova looks to capitalize on the interest in solar plus storage, which EnergySage data confirms.
On The Interchange podcast, host Stephen Lacey talks about his experience shopping for solar on EnergySage with our CEO and how today's "window-shoppers" are changing the solar sales process.
Tesla Faces a Challenger in the Home Solar Business
Our CEO spoke with The New York Times about Tesla's vertically-integrated approach to solar and the challenges of executing it.
16 Things That Are About to Get Way More Expensive
Though not 'way more expensive,' tariffs have increased the cost of going solar by nearly $1000. NREL findings suggest that shopping for solar online via EnergySage can save thousands.
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Oct 18, 2018Utility Dive
Can the price of rooftop solar keep falling?
EnergySage's VP of sales & supplier partnerships discusses findings from our latest data report and why "Utilities should not bet against technology but leverage it."
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Oct 1, 2018pv magazine
EnergySage finds $236 million tax on solar due to Section 201 tariffs
According to our most recent Solar Marketplace Intel Report, Trump's Section 201 tariffs cost U.S. solar customers $236.5 million.
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Sep 26, 2018Press Release
Released at Solar Power International 2018, the latest EnergySage Solar Marketplace Intel Report™ quantifies the actual price impact of the Section 201 solar tariff on residential customers.
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Sep 14, 2018The Chicago Tribune
Spending: 5 tips to protect your home, or save money
A house is a big investment. To save money, Kiplinger's Money Power suggests installing solar panels and using our Solar Calculator to get started.
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Aug 29, 2018The Penny Hoarder
Will Solar Panels Really Save You Money? Here’s What You Need to Know
The Penny Hoarder discusses the importance of doing your homework when considering solar and how our Solar Calculator can help.
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Jul 31, 2018Mass Live
Massachusetts legislature OKs 'base hit' clean energy bill at end of session
EnergySage CEO Vikram Aggarwal voices his concern following the passing of a disappointing energy bill in Massachusetts.
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Jul 25, 2018Boston Globe Magazine
Don’t miss out on this money for energy-efficient home improvements
We talked to Boston Globe Magazine about the costs and benefits of solar for homeowners.
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Jul 23, 2018Porch
Is Solar Energy Right for You?
Home services platform Porch suggests using the EnergySage Solar Calculator for a quick estimate of your home's solar potential.
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Jul 13, 2018Greentech Media
It’s Time for the Solar Industry to Embrace Window Shoppers
Our CEO Vikram Aggarwal explains why it’s time for the solar industry to acknowledge that today’s “window shoppers” are tomorrow’s customers.
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Jul 8, 2018Meet the Press / NBC News
Trade war could turn Trump's biggest strength into weakness
EnergySage research was cited on NBC News' Meet the Press, noting that Trump's tariff will add $500 to $1,000 to the total cost of solar panel installation.
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Jul 5, 2018The Washington Post
Trump’s trade war has started. Who’s been helped and who’s been hurt?
EnergySage CEO Vikram Aggarwal talked to The Washington Post about the impact of Trump's solar tariff on consumers, installers, and U.S. manufacturing.
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Jun 28, 2018Asbury Park Press
Solar power: This NJ woman said she was burned; here’s how to save money and headaches
A story that highlights the importance of using companies like EnergySage to know you're making a confident, well-informed solar decision.
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Jun 26, 2018Money
All the Products That Will Cost You More Because of Trump's Trade War
Solar is among the goods that could cost consumer's more thanks to Trump's tariff - about $500 to $1,000 more for a typical home installation project according to EnergySage.
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Jun 12, 2018Inverse Innovation
Tesla Solar Interest Is Surging, and It Could Change Hurricane Season
A look at the interest in solar technology in hurricane-impacted areas and what it could mean for the Tesla solar roof.
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May 23, 2018Forbes
CEC 2019 Building Efficiency Standards: Good For Storage; Minimal Gains For Community Solar
In response to California's new solar mandate, EnergySage analyzed its data for an idea of how many new homes may be compromised by shading or related issues.
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May 17, 2018Greentech Media
Energy Jobs: Tesla Flattens Exec Roles, Juergen Steps Down at SolarWorld, Plus ComEd, AMS and More
EnergySage welcomes Georg Bettenhauser, formerly head of sales at Trina Solar, to the team as our new VP sales & supplier partnerships.
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May 10, 2018Quartz
California’s new solar mandate for homes is hastening the inevitable grid “defection day”
Our CEO talks to Quartz about the residential solar industry and why it's in the process of restructuring for expansion.
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May 9, 2018Business Insider
Business Insider covers the California Energy Commission's decision to require solar panels on new homes and points readers to our Solar Calculator for a quick estimate of your their home's solar potential.
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Apr 30, 2018Greentech Media
Lessons From a Solar Bidding Platform: Higher Quality Beats Lowest Price
Using data from our Solar Marketplace, our CEO explains why solar shoppers are more motivated by equipment quality and overall value than the lowest price.
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Apr 30, 2018Bloomberg New Energy Finance
McCrone: Warp Speed to More Storage, Less Dark Energy, Summit 2018
A look back at the 2018 BNEF Summit where our CEO participated in a panel to discuss solar's near and long-term outlook.
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Apr 10, 2018Utility Dive
Residential storage faces sunny prospects this year
Data from the latest EnergySage Solar Marketplace Intel Report and why pairing storage with solar could boom if interest translates into action.
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Apr 9, 2018Press Release
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
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Apr 2, 2018Press Release
EnergySage Raises $2.7 Million in New Investment
Funds will be used to invest in even faster growth, develop new products and advance the company’s mission of making solar more accessible and affordable
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Mar 26, 2018Solar Builder
Strength in numbers: How solar installers can build business through third-party programs
A look at how EnergySage vets its installers and helps them increase sales while reducing customer acquisition costs.
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Mar 1, 2018Utility Dive
Do new rooftop solar price projections mean 'if you can't beat 'em, join 'em' for utilities?
Our CEO explains why utilities are increasingly interested in providing an online shopping platform to help guide their customers through the solar purchasing process.
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Feb 27, 2018Greentech Media
US Solar Installers Report Increased Optimism—Except in California
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.
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Feb 22, 2018Solar Industry Mag
Survey: How Do U.S. Installers Plan To Handle New Solar Tariff Costs?
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.
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Feb 21, 2018Press Release
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.
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Feb 7, 2018NerdWallet
Can I Really Save Money With Solar Panels?
EnergySage CEO Vikram Aggarwal talks to NerdWallet about the importance of getting multiple quotes from solar contractors and benefiting from incentives.
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Feb 6, 2018Honolulu Civil Beat
Experts: New Solar Panel Tariff Won’t Hurt Hawaii
A Hawaiian news outlet references EnergySage data estimating the impact on price for residential consumers following Trump's solar tariff.
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Feb 1, 2018Power Mag
Distributed Energy Resources Bring Benefits, Challenges and New Opportunities
Our CEO explains why an increasing number of utilities are eager to work with companies like EnergySage in order to capitalize on DER opportunities.
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Feb 1, 2018Kiplinger Personal Finance
9 Smart Ways to Spend $10,000: Go Solar
Find out why Kiplinger says installing solar is a smart investment and how EnergySage can help.
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Jan 24, 2018ThinkProgress
Don’t let Trump’s solar tariff scare you. There’s an easy trick to beat it.
Founding Editor Joe Romm explains how homeowners can use the EnergySage Solar Marketplace to easily offset Trump's solar tariff.
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Jan 23, 2018FOX Business
Tariffs on solar panels, washing machines met with mixed emotions
Our CEO talks about the potential impact of tariffs on imported solar panel equipment in the residential market.
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Jan 22, 2018The Charlotte Observer
Here’s how much you can save going solar under new Duke Energy program
Reporter Bruce Henderson uses local EnergySage pricing data when talking about the cost of solar under new Duke Energy incentive program.
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Jan 11, 2018Renewable Energy World
New Pathway Emerges to Unleash Solar in Nonprofit Sector
The new EnergySage-CollectiveSun partnership will make the process of going solar for tax-exempt entities more affordable and user-friendly.
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Jan 9, 2018Press Release
CollectiveSun and EnergySage Unlock Solar for Nonprofits
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.
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Jan 6, 2018The Hill
In Trump era, local governments must lead charge for clean energy
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.
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Jan 4, 2018Solar Power World
NABCEP extends PVIP exam date and partners with EnergySage on annual installer survey
NABCEP has partnered with EnergySage to launch one of the most comprehensive business climate surveys for solar installation professionals in the United States.
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Dec 28, 2017Solar Builder
Four tools to improve your customer service in 2018
The EnergySage Solar Marketplace and its recent collaboration with DSIRE is listed as one of the top tools in 2018 for better customer service.
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DEC 21, 2017Electrek
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.
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Nov 30, 2017North Bay Business Journal
California solar prices remain steady but poised to grow
Reporter Cynthia Sweeney uses EnergySage pricing data in covering the potential impact of solar panel tariffs on prices in California and across the country.
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Nov 29, 2017Greentech Media
Google’s Project Sunroof Puts an End to Its Lead-Gen Business
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.
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Nov 3, 2017PV Magazine
DSIRE, EnergySage team to create powerful online solar combination
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.
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Nov 1, 2017Press Release
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.
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Oct 25, 2017Press Release
Duke University Collaborates with EnergySage to Help Employees Explore Solar Energy Options
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.
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Oct 20, 2017Reuters
Solar installers press homeowners to buy ahead of tariff
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.
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Oct 12, 2017Inverse Innovation
People are Rushing to Install Solar Panels in Hurricane-Hit Areas
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.
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Oct 12, 2017Apartment Therapy
What Tax Breaks Can I Get as a First-Time Homebuyer?
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.
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Sep 21, 2017ecoRI
Let the Sun Shine In: Solar Prices Decreasing
As solar panels gain popularity across Rhode Island, ecoRI looks at the costs and benefits of solar according to data from EnergySage and SEIA.
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Sep 18, 2017Greentech Media
What’s Impacting Consumers’ Community Solar Investment Decisions?
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.
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Sep 15, 2017InsideClimate News
After the Hurricane, Solar Kept Florida Homes and a City's Traffic Lights Running
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.
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Sep 8, 2017Energy.gov
Step by Step: How SunShot Influences the “Going Solar” Process
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.
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Sep 6, 2017Press Release
EnergySage Releases Its Fifth Solar Marketplace Intel Report™
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.
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Aug 10, 2017USA Today
More cities require solar as prices fall and sea levels rise
Our CEO talks to USA Today about the decline in solar panel prices and what homeowners can do to keep costs down.
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Aug 5, 2017MassLive
Forget the solar robo-calls: new online platform lets homeowners comparison shop in peace
In a review of our Solar Marketplace, MassLive Reporter Mary Serreze highlights the platform's simplicity and focus on customer experience.
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Aug 4, 2017Consumer Reports
5 Burning Questions (and Answers) About Tesla's Solar Roof Calculator
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.
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Aug 4, 2017Medium
Everything You Need to Know About Putting Solar on Your Roof
Journalist Ucilia Wang speaks with EnergySage to help guide consumers exploring their solar panel options.
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Aug 3, 2017Curbed
Better home batteries are changing the sustainable energy game
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.
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Jul 13, 2017Press Release
EnergySage Awarded $1.6 Million From U.S. DOE SunShot Initiative
The U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative awards EnergySage $1.6 million through its Technology to Market 3 (T2M3) funding program.
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Jul 5, 2017Press Release
New Mass Solar Connect Program Now Live: Solar Shopping Simplified
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.
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Jul 3, 2017Institute for Local Self-Reliance
Declare Energy Independence with Solar (Just Shop Around First)
A podcast interview with EnergySage CEO about the importance of comparison-shopping solar options.
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Jun 21, 2017Palm Beach Post
Palm Beach Co. rooftop solar costs down 12 percent, firm says
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.
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Jun 20, 2017Teslarati
Roofing industry keeps close watch on Tesla Solar Roof as production nears
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.
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Jun 19, 2017Solar Power World
What are the different types of solar software?
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.
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Jun 19, 2017Solar Power World
Trending in solar financing: Loans are leading as installers offer more solar financing options
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.
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Jun 16, 2017The Motley Fool
How the Solar Roof Is Hurting Tesla’s Solar Business Today
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.
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Jun 15, 2017Wise Bread
How Long Does It Take to Break Even With Solar Panels?
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.
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Jun 12, 2017San Francisco Chronicle
Tesla roof challenges solar panel industry
In an op-ed, EnergySage CEO Vikram Aggarwal explains why the Tesla solar roof is a double-edged sword for the solar industry.
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Jun 5, 2017Houston Chronicle
California's Sunrun enters Texas market for rooftop solar
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.
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May 19, 2017Ars Technica
Where a solar roof works and where it doesn’t
EnergySage pricing data was used to help make the case that Tesla's new solar roof doesn't make financial sense for many homeowners.
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May 5, 2017InsideClimate News
The price and pace of U.S. solar
For the Clean Economy Weekly, Rob Dieterich covers the falling costs in solar and faster payback periods revealed in our newest solar data report.
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May 3, 2017Solar Power World
Environment America, EnergySage partner to help more Americans adopt solar power
A new partnership between EnergySage and Environment America will help more Americans better understand their solar energy options and go solar with confidence.
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May 2, 2017Greentech Media
Hard Times for Solar Companies Means Good Times for Solar Buyers
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.
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Apr 25, 2017Construction DIVE
Report: Big price gap between large-scale, local solar installers
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.
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Apr 25, 2017Solar Builder
Three takeaways from the EnergySage Solar Marketplace Intel Report
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.
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Apr 21, 2017Fox Business
Residential Solar Giants May Not Be Low Cost After All
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.
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Apr 20, 2017pv Magazine-USA
Wide landscape of solar loan providers in EnergySage market report (w/ charts)
Americas editor Christian Roselund covers the rapid fragmentation of the residential solar loan market, as revealed in EnergySage's fourth Solar Marketplace Intel report.
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Apr 18, 2017Press Release
EnergySage Releases Its 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.
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Apr 18, 2017Denver Post
Shopping around for solar installers could reap biggest rewards
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.
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Apr 17, 2017Fast Company
The Best Way To Get Cheap Solar: Shop Around
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.
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Apr 14, 2017National Renewable Energy Laboratory
NREL Brings Together Clean Energy Innovators at Industry Growth Forum
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.
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Apr 13, 2017Greentech Media
Large Rooftop Solar Installers Are Charging Consumers More Than Smaller Installers
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.
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Apr 6, 2017TRIPLEPUNDIT
Residential Solar: Competition Can Create Confusion
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.
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Mar 30, 2017pv Magazine-USA
Group asks Oregon AG to investigate solar sales practices
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.
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Mar 3, 2017Greentech Media
Where Does Energy Storage Fit in the Long Tail of Solar Installers?
EnergySage CEO Vikram Aggarwal shares his thoughts on how solar installers will start rolling out storage options to customers.
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Mar 1, 2017Guardian US
How to install solar panels at home – to save the Earth and your bank account
Journalist Ucilia Wang uses EnergySage data on costs and financing options for an article in the Guardian US about installing home solar panels.
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Feb 19, 2017Inspired Living Omaha
10 Questions to Ask Yourself About Home Solar
EnergySage, along with other industry experts, suggest the top questions that homeowners need to consider when researching their solar PV options.
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Feb 7, 2017Electric Light & Power
Distributed Solar: Exploring New Opportunities
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.
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Jan 26, 2017Solar Industry Mag
U.S. Solar Installers Chime In On The State Of The Industry
Editor Joseph Bebon recaps findings from the second annual EnergySage Solar Installer Survey, which polled more than 360 local, regional, and national solar installers.
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Jan 25, 2017Greentech Media
As Competition Grows, Solar Installers Turn to Batteries and Loans
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.
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Jan 25, 2017Press Release
Installation professionals report improved confidence in face of sales challenges, such as unsatisfactory financing options and consumer confusion created by competitors
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Jan 17, 2017ENERGY.GOV
Removing Rooftop Roadblocks: Solar Accessibility Under SunShot
The SunShot team profiles how the new Community Solar Marketplace from EnergySage helps more consumers take advantage of solar, and at lower costs.
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Jan 10, 2017pv magazine-USA
Third-party solar proves less popular in installer survey
Ahead of its release, pv magazine previewed a key finding from the 2016 EnergySage Solar Installer Survey: third-party ownership is on the decline.
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Jan 5, 2017Utility Dive
Predictions 2017: 5 takes on what the new year will bring for renewable energy
EnergySage CEO Vikram Aggarwal offers his views on why 2017 will be the turning point for utilities to embrace renewables.
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Dec 2, 2016electrek
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.
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Dec 2, 2016Entrepreneur
Here's Why Solar Entrepreneurs Don't Go Off the Grid
In a recent article discussing connection to the grid, Entrepreneur highlights EnergySage and its data showing the increasing trend of solar panel system ownership.
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Nov 21, 2016Press Release
EnergySage Launches First-Ever Community Solar Marketplace
New marketplace dramatically simplifies the process of finding, evaluating and connecting with local community solar providers.
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Nov 21, 2016Digital Trends
If You Pay For Electricity, You Can Buy Into Solar Power For Credit On Your Bill
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.
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Nov 16, 2016Computerworld
Power to the people: Solar panel sales to soon surpass leasing
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.
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Nov 15, 2016Energy Manager Today
Solar Financing Options Evolve
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.
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Nov 15, 2016Press Release
EnergySage Adds Solar Loans From BlueWave, Renew Financial, and Wunder Capital to its Marketplace
Addition of new lenders into the EnergySage Solar Marketplace allows property owners to match their preferred financing option with their preferred installation company.
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Nov 11, 2016North American Clean Energy
Designing Solar Programs – in a new customer-centric solar landscape
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.
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Nov 2, 2016Consumer Reports
Here's How Much Tesla's New Solar Roof Could Cost
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.
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Oct 31, 2016Computerworld
Tesla's new solar shingles could be the spark needed to ignite the industry
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.
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Oct 31, 2016Digital Trends
See how much money solar energy systems could save you with EnergySage’s new tool
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.
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Oct 28, 2016Curbed
New interactive maps show solar panel costs and payoff by zip code
Curbed, from Vox Media, highlights new interactive solar maps from EnergySage, which helps consumers see solar costs and benefits by their county and zip.
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Oct 27, 2016The Washington Post
How Energy-Efficient Upgrades Can Increase Your Home's Value
Here are five common energy upgrades, including data from EnergySage on why solar panels are a smart home energy finance decision.
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Oct 26, 2016Reuters
Clouds gather in rooftop solar's biggest U.S. market
EnergySage CEO Vikram Aggarwal explains why more aggressive marketing tactics carries risk for solar installers.
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Oct 12, 2016The Motley Fool
Residential Solar Sales Need to Enter 21st Century
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.
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Oct 11, 2016Press Release
EnergySage Raises $1.4 Million in New Investment, Adds Impact Investment Fund
EnergySage announced today that it has secured $1.4 million in new funding, adding Investors’ Circle’s Patient Capital Collaborative impact fund.
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Oct 11, 2016Greentech Media
To Save the Solar Lease, Look to Solar Loans
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.
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Oct 7, 2016Greentech Media
Inside the Minds of Solar Consumers: What Makes Them Buy and What Makes Them Walk Away
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.
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Oct 6, 2016Social Innovation Forum
Q & A with Vikram Aggarwal of EnergySage
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.
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Oct 6, 2016Computerworld
Rooftop solar installation prices drop as does payback time
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.
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Oct 4, 2016PV Magazine USA
New video interviews with GTM Research, EnergySage and SunShot Director Dr. Charlie Gay
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.
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Sep 29, 2016The Motley Fool
Canadian Solar Inc.'s Worst Move in 2016 So Far
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.
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Sep 26, 2016Solar Builder
The trend to ownership: What it means for your solar installation business
Managing Editor Chris Crowell speaks with EnergySage about the growing trend towards system ownership due to larger savings and more flexibility than leasing.
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Sep 22, 2016Press of Atlantic City
Galloway Township competes in solar challenge
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.
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Sep 19, 2016Triple Pundit
Today's Solar Sales Tactics are Misleading Homeowners
EnergySage CEO Vikram Aggarwal discusses how homeowners can avoid deceptive solar sales tactics in order to go solar with greater confidence.
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Sep 14, 2016Energy.gov
The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy highlights the innovative SolarWise Rhode Island program from EnergySage and National Grid.
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Sep 12, 2016PV Magazine USA
EnergySage market report shows big variations from national trends
After the release of the third EnergySage Solar Marketplace Intel Report, pv magazine USA discusses the report's findings and key takeaways.
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Sep 12, 2016Press Release
EnergySage Releases Its Third Solar Marketplace Intel Report™ at Solar Power International
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.
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Aug 30, 2016Realtor.com
How Much Do Solar Panels Cost—and How Much Money Do They Save?
A look into the costs and savings of solar by realtor.com and why investing in a solar PV system is worth exploring.
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Aug 24, 2016Today's News-Herald
Is solar worth it in Mohave County?
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.
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Aug 23, 2016Cape Cod Times
Solar industry predicts bright future for commercial projects
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.
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Aug 16, 2016pv magazine
Connecticut Green Bank sponsors online solar marketplace
Americas editor Christian Roselund speaks with EnergySage CEO Vikram Aggarwal about the launch of GoSolarCT and the local nature of the solar business.
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Aug 15, 2016Press Release
The newly launched GoSolarCT.com offers Connecticut residents a comprehensive solar learning and shopping solution for help making better-informed solar decisions.
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Aug 5, 2016Goop
Why Rooftop Solar Is Growing So Fast (And How to Get It)
In a Q&A with Goop, Sierra Club’s Jodie Van Horn recommends consumers use EnergySage to compare and evaluate their solar options.
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Aug 4, 2016Panasonic
Here are the Top 4 Reasons to go Solar NOW!
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.
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Jul 13, 2016Press Release
Sustainable Jersey and EnergySage Collaborate to Empower the NJ Solar Consumer
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.
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Jun 30, 2016Consumer Reports
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.
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Jun 28, 2016MarketWatch
How to go solar without putting panels on your roof
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.
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Jun 24, 2016MarketWatch
Can Elon Musk make solar panels as attractive as a Tesla?
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.
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Jun 20, 2016MarketWatch
Why more people now own their home’s solar panels — instead of lease them
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.
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Jun 17, 2016U.S. News & World Report
10 Ways to Save Energy and Reduce Utility Bills at Home
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.
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Jun 10, 2016TechInsider
How much of the world would need to be covered in solar
In this video, EnergySage helped TechInsider calculate what the total installation costs would be to power the entire planet with solar power.
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Jun 5, 2016electrek
Energy Management making plays for the SmartHouse, and it might win it all
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.
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Jun 3, 2016Greentech Media
Fannie Mae Offers Cheaper Option to Fund Solar, Efficiency
GTM's Katherine Tweed speaks with EnergySage CEO Vikram Aggarwal about the promising potential of Fannie Mae’s new HomeStyle Energy Program.
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Jun 1, 2016Solar Industry
Companies Partner To Jointly Promote Smart Thermostats And Solar
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.
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Jun 1, 2016Press Release
EnergySage and Schneider Electric Team to Promote Solar and Energy Efficiency
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.
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May 26, 2016The Washington Post
There’s a lot to unpack in just one of Donald Trump’s answers about energy policy
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.
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May 19, 2016Fox Business
Rooftop Solar Transformation Could Hurt SolarCity and Sunrun
Writer Travis Hoium discusses how companies like EnergySage are helping to make the industry more competitive by leveling the playing field.
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May 16, 2016U.S. News & World Report
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.
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May 12, 2016The Boston Globe
Who made the Globe’s list of 2016 Game Changers?
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.
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May 12, 2016Motley Fool
Where SolarCity Should Turn Its Focus in 2016
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.
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May 12, 2016GearBrain
Hiring A Solar Installer? 8 Key Questions To Ask Them First
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.
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May 5, 2016Press Release
The Solar Foundation and EnergySage Collaborate to Empower the Solar Consumer
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.
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May 3, 2016Greentech Media
National and Local Residential Solar Installers Don’t Buy the Same Modules
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.
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May 3, 2016Computerworld
Solar Shift: Falling Costs Make Owning Better Than Leasing
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.
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May 2, 2016Chemical & Engineering News
The Future Of Low-cost Solar Cells
Science Reporter Mitch Jacoby includes data from EnergySage's 2015 Solar Marketplace Intel Report for an article covering the future of emerging photovoltaic technologies.
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Apr 30, 2016CleanTechnica
Texas Solar Prices Are Currently The Lowest Price Per Watt In The Country
A review of Texas' solar growth and price trends revealed in EnergySage's 2015 Solar Marketplace Intel Report as reported by Greentech Media.
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Apr 29, 2016Home Power
Leasing vs. Owning a PV System
Falling PV module costs, rising electricity prices, and increased awareness of PV’s financial benefits are making solar electricity an increasingly attractive option.
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Apr 26, 2016San Francisco Business Times
Why Bay Area Residents Pay More For Solar
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."
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Apr 21, 2016Huffington Post
A native Texan covers the growth of solar in his home state, pulling data from the Energy Solar Marketplace Report to explain its potential.
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Apr 20, 2016The Motley Fool
The Biggest Challenges SolarCity Faces in 2016
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.
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Apr 16, 2016Wicked Local
Cambridge Launches Residential Solar Program
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.
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Apr 12, 2016GreenTech Media
Texas Solar Shoppers Seeing Lowest Prices in the US
Greentech Media covers the release of EnergySage's 2015 Solar Marketplace Intel Report, highlighting the low solar prices witnessed in the Lone Star State.
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Apr 11, 2016Worcester Business Journal
Bank Loans Taking Over Solar Financing
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.
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Apr 11, 2016GreenTech Media
The Grid Edge Awards: Building the 21st-Century Energy System
EnergySage and National Grid were awarded a 2016 Grid Edge Award for their groundbreaking partnership in the SolarWise Rhode Island project.
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Apr 6, 2016CleanTechnica
Solar Prices Continue To Decline As US Consumers Increasingly Shop Around
Data and findings from the 2015 Solar Marketplace Intel Report is utilized in CleanTechnica's latest solar industry analysis.
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Apr 6, 2016BostInno
The 'Expedia of Solar' Is Helping Cambridge Achieve Its Clean Energy Goals
Tech journalist at BostInno covers the launch of Sunny Cambridge, a first-of-its-kind partnership between the City of Cambridge and EnergySage.
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Apr 6, 2016UtilityDIVE
Report: Installed solar costs dropped 5% as consumers search for best value
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.
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Apr 5, 2016PV Magazine
As solar prices drop in the U.S. consumers are increasingly shopping around to find the best deal
PV Magazine recaps top insights for the solar industry based on data and key findings in EnergySage's second Solar Marketplace Intel Report.
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Apr 5, 2016Press Release
EnergySage Releases Second U.S. 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
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Apr 4, 2016Press Release
City of Cambridge Launches Residential Solar Program
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.
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Apr 1, 2016Earth911
Has Solar Energy Technology Evolved?
Renewable energy journalist Sarah Lozanova uses EnergySage Marketplace data in her review of the evolution of solar energy technology.
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Mar 31, 2016Providence Journal
National Grid creates solar panel website
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.
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Mar 16, 2016The Financial Exchange: WRKO-Boston
National Grid to Launch a First-of-Its-Kind Solar Marketplace
Host Barry Armstrong talks to EnergySage's CEO Vikram Aggarwal about today's solar industry and how EnergySage is simplifying the solar shopping experience.
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Mar 16, 2016Energy Manager Today
Businesses Gradually Embracing Solar Energy
EnergySage CEO Vikram Aggarwal on why the business sector is increasingly taking advantage of solar.
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Mar 10, 2016Greentech Media
National Grid to Launch a First-of-Its-Kind Solar Marketplace
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.
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Mar 10, 2016Utility Dive
National Grid rolls out comparison shopping program for solar
Utility Dive covered National Grid's collaboration with EnergySage, which will provide customers with an online solar shopping experience.
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Mar 8, 2016CBS
National Grid creates new push for solar panels
WPRI-12 in Rhode Island reported on the new solar shopping program from National Grid and EnergysSage for National Grid's Rhode Island customers.
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Mar 8, 2016Press Release
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.
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Mar 7, 2016Solar Builder
Four steps for converting more solar sales
EnergySage CEO Vikram Aggarwal and Solar Builder discuss today's solar shoppers and the steps to converting more solar sales.
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Mar 1, 2016EcoWatch
Presidential Candidates and Renewable Energy: Where Do They Stand?
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.
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Mar 1, 2016Home Power
Leasing vs. Owning a PV System: What's Best for Homeowners
EnergySage CEO Vikram Aggarwal helps homeowners assess the solar financing options available to them and the benefits of each.
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Feb 29, 2016Renewable Energy World
The Big Question: What Is Your Greatest Concern for Your Industry in 2016?
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.
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Feb 21, 2016The Motley Fool
Why SunPower Corporation Sees a Bright Future
EnergySage Marketplace transaction data is utilized in a recent analysis of SunPower's Q4 2015 performance.
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Feb 18, 2016Greentech Media
SolarCity Kills Its MyPower Loan Product
EnergySage's Aaron James, VP of network partnerships, interviewed by Greentech Media on SolarCity shutting down its MyPower solar loan.
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Feb 16, 2016Press Release
EnergySage to Present at the Seventh Annual Smart Energy Summit
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.
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Jan 23, 2016TechCrunch
How Solar Software Can Save The World
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.
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Jan 20, 2016Speaking of Green
How to pick the right solar for your home or business
EnergySage's CEO is interviewed in the latest Speaking of Green podcast by leading cleantech journalist Beth Bond.
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Jan 19, 2016UtilityDIVE
New arrival Spruce ups game for 'trusted energy advisor' role
EnergySage's role as a 'trusted energy advisor' for large utility partners is recapped in UtilityDIVE.
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Jan 11, 2016MortgageLoan.com
3 Ways to Go Green With a Home Equity Loan
CEO Vikram Aggarwal discusses the benefits of using a home equity loan to finance the installation of a solar PV system.
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Jan 7, 2016TriplePundit
5 Solar Energy Trends for 2016 in the Residential Market
TriplePundit interviews EnergySage when analyzing the benefits of solar for People, Planet, and Profit.
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Dec 29, 2015PV Magazine
Report finds high level of competition among U.S. residential solar installers
EnergySage's 2015 survey data shows a high level of competition among small and mid-sized solar installers, as well as a need for more financing options and leads.
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Dec 29, 2015Greentech Media
Survey: Half of Small Solar Installers Don’t Offer Leases or PPAs
Top findings from EnergySage's 2015 solar installer survey are highlighted by Greentech Media, including the trend towards solar loans over leases and PPAs.
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Dec 17, 2015The Motley Fool
Vivint Solar, Inc.'s Best Moves in 2015
EnergySage's marketplace data is relied upon when explaining Vivint Solar's recent move towards offering solar loans.
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Dec 16, 2015Press Release
EnergySage released today the results of its inaugural 2015 Solar Installer Survey, which captures the key observations of local and regional solar installers in both residential and commercial markets.
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Dec 9, 2015The Motley Fool
You’ll Never Guess How Much Solar Panels Can Raise Your Home's Value
Financial journalists at Motley Fool use EnergySage's solar calculator to analyze potential solar savings.
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Dec 2, 2015Tech.Co
9 Reasons Your Business Should Make the Switch to Solar Power
The significant solar savings reported via EnergySage Solar Marketplace data helps make the business case for businesses considering solar.
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Nov 25, 2015CleanTechnica
EnergySage Named As First Air Quality Champion By American Lung Association
Clean tech experts write about the innovative new partnership between leaders in promoting healthier air and leaders in promoting solar adoption.
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Nov 16, 2015Press Release
Online Solar Marketplace Gives Consumers the Power of Transparency and Choice When Shopping for Solar Systems, Increasing Solar Adoption and Promoting Clean Energy.
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Nov 14, 2015Motley Fool
Why SolarCity Is Struggling to Adapt to Today's Solar Market
The residential solar market is shifting from push to pull, and that spells trouble for SolarCity. Financial analysts tout EnergySage and Google's Project Sunroof as examples of the industry's future.
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Oct 30, 2015Seeking Alpha
SolarCity Earnings Report Is Far Worse Than Management Commentary Indicates
Financial press leverages EnergySage's data that 90% of online solar shoppers elect to own their system outright rather than sign up for a third-party lease or PPA.
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Oct 28, 2015FOX Business
SolarCity Is Finally Entering Value Territory
Financial journalist Travis Hoium relies on new data from EnergySage's Solar Marketplace Intel Report when analyzing the market outlook for SolarCity (NASDAQ:SCTY).
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Oct 23, 2015Seeking Alpha
Sunrun - Financial Weapon Of Mass Destruction In The Solar Industry
Financial press touts EnergySage statistic that 90% of online solar shoppers elect to buy rather than lease solar when analyzing Sunrun (NASDAQ:RUN).
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Oct 15, 2015CleanTechnica
US Residential & Small-Scale Commercial Solar Averages Installation Costs Of $3.79/W
Clean tech expert reports on the insights provided in EnergySage's inaugural Solar Marketplace Intel Report™.
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Oct 13, 2015Tech Insider
The US is about to hit a big solar energy milestone
Science journalist Rebecca Harrington covers the release of EnergySage's Solar Marketplace Intel Report™.
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Oct 13, 2015PV Magazine
Online solar shoppers are choosing direct ownership over leases and PPAs
Data from EnergySage's Solar Marketplace Intel Report™ shows that a high percentage of solar shoppers select direct system ownership over leases.
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Oct 13, 2015Press Release
EnergySage Releases Inaugural U.S. Solar Marketplace Intel Report™
EnergySage published today its first Solar Marketplace Intel Report™, providing one-of-a-kind visibility into the residential and small-scale commercial solar market in the United States.
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Oct 3, 2015ABC
Affordable Solar Energy Options for Homeowners
ABC7 in Los Angeles discusses the benefits of going solar, and highlights EnergySage the leading comparison-shopping website to use.
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Sep 29, 2015ABC
What You Need to Know Before You Go Solar
ABC6 in Philadelphia recaps what homeowners should know before going solar, including to shop on EnergySage.
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Sep 24, 2015Inc.
Why Your Business Should (Finally) Go Solar
Solar isn't just for Intel and Wal-Mart anymore. EnergySage CEO Vikram Aggarwal reviews the many business benefits of commercial solar adoption for companies of all sizes.
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Sep 17, 2015Greentech Media
Solar industry journalist Stephen Lacey discusses the rise of the online solar shopper with EnergySage CEO Vikram Aggarwal.
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Sep 14, 2015Press Release
ASES Taps EnergySage’s Marketplace Technology to Support Its 20th Annual National Solar Tour
Country’s oldest non-profit solar association rolls out online solar marketplace to advance awareness and adoption of solar.
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Sep 9, 2015Press Release
EnergySage CEO Presenting at North America’s Largest Solar Conference
Join EnergySage CEO Vikram Aggarwal as he presents, “The Emergence of the Solar Shopper,” at Solar Power International (SPI) 2015 in Anaheim, California.
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Aug 26, 2015Boston Globe
The average Massachusetts household paying $100 a month for electricity can save an estimated $35,900 over the next 20 years — almost $1,800 a year — by purchasing and installing a rooftop solar system, according to data from EnergySage, an online marketplace for solar-energy consumers.
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Aug 18, 2015Huffington Post
Tech journalist Alexandra Ma recaps the similarity between Google's Project Sunroof and EnergySage's instant estimator.
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Aug 17, 2015UBS
UBS highlights their concern about structural margin pressures on residential solar vendors as customer awareness of offerings increases, particularly with the increasing prevalence of price shopping platforms such as EnergySage.
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Aug 18, 2015Greentech Media
SEIA and EnergySage announce their partnership as EnergySage continues to grow its list of top-tier collaborators.
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Aug 18, 2015Press Release
EnergySage and the Solar Energy Industries Association 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.
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Aug 17, 2015SiliconBeat
CEO Vikram Aggarwal discusses areas for improvement regarding Google's new Project Sunroof.
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Aug 4, 2015Press Release
EnergySage and ICLEI ally to help local governments boost solar energy adoption in their communities
EnergySage and ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability USA today announced that they have allied to help municipalities reach their renewable energy goals by advancing solar adoption in their communities.
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Aug 3, 2015Consumer Reports
With the president's announcement of the Clean Power Plan, Consumer Reports investigates what homeowners need to know about installing solar panels.
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Jul 24, 2015Lifehacker
Going solar can be a home improvement that keeps on giving—possibly paying for itself and then some. Lifehacker turns to EnergySage to find out if it’s a good investment for you.
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Jun 29, 2015Press Release
EnergySage and Green America, a national nonprofit organization working to create a green economy, today announced that they have partnered to help U.S. homeowners “get all the facts” about solar adoption as well as secure the lowest possible price when purchasing quality systems.
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Jun 25, 2015Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Prosper from the move to solar power thanks to falling prices, flexible financing and a generous federal tax break.
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Jun 24, 2015CleanTechnica
Promoting solar adoption in New York State, EnergySage has launched a local solar energy marketplace. Presenting consumers with unbiased facts, the new local solar marketplace will facilitate comparison shopping when researching financing options and installers, and hunting for the lowest price quotes.
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Jun 19, 2015Forbes
Vikram Aggarwal, CEO of EnergySage, is the kind of individual who delights economists. Economists are all about market information: the more information a market has, the more efficient it becomes. And EnergySage’s whole raison d’etre is to bring information about competitive solar suppliers to the market.
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Jun 18, 2015Press Release
EnergySage and WattzOn, the premier provider of web and mobile engagement tools for tracking and reducing home energy expenses, announced today that WattzOn has integrated the ground-breaking EnergySage online Solar Marketplace into its white-label offerings.
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Jun 15, 2015Voice of San Diego
Cost-wise, going solar isn’t much different from any big purchase – people who buy solar panels come away with a better deal over the long haul, but leasing is attractive to people with less to spend up front and who don’t want to make the commitment.
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Jun 4, 20151776
Solar energy is ready to step into the spotlight. With the cost of systems falling and the price of electricity continuing to rise, more and more Americans are deciding to go solar.
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Jun 3, 2015Money
There’s enough sun in every continental state to turn a roof into a power plant. But what makes the solar math work is a combination of high electric rates and financial incentives from your state and utility. Get a sense of your savings based on your address, local electric rates, and even your home’s orientation—south-facing is ideal—at EnergySage.com, a solar comparison-shopping site.
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Jun 2, 2015PowerSource
Solarize, managed by the Washington D.C.-based nonprofit marketing firm SmartPower and with funding from the Heinz Foundation, is designed to simplify the process for the owner of a home or small business to buy solar.
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May 26, 2015Press Release
Local solar energy marketplace for North Carolina goes live
EnergySage and the North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center at NC State University (NC CETC) announced today a partnership to help consumers and businesses make well-informed and profitable decisions about solar energy adoption.
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May 19, 2015Press Release
Industry-first comparison-shopping platform primed to be the destination site for solar power systems
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May 19, 2015Press Release
EnergySage grows exponentially as consumers seek price transparency for solar energy systems
Online solar marketplace enables apples-to-apples comparison shopping, gives users the power of knowledge and choice as well as pricing up to 20% less than market averages
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May 16, 2015CleanTechnica
Vikram Aggarwal chats about the outlook for the federal solar tax credit, EnergySage's new partnership with New York, solar storage technologies and more.
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May 11, 2015Press Release
EnergySage launches local solar energy marketplace for New York State
The EnergySage Marketplace announced today that it is expanding its presence to New York State to help consumers make well-informed and profitable decisions about solar energy adoption.
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Apr 22, 2015SouthCoast Today
The Melrose Energy Commission has partnered with EnergySage to provide information, comparable quotes from several vetted solar installers, and savings projections on the different ways to pay for solar.
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Apr 20, 2015Press Release
EnergySage creates local marketplace for solar energy systems in Austin
EnergySage is pleased to announce the launch of the Go Solar Austin Marketplace. The EnergySage Marketplace is expanding in Austin with the help of the Energy Systems Transformation Research Group (EST) at the University of Texas.
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Apr 17, 2015The Austin Chronicle
Based in Boston, EnergySage is an online portal through which shoppers can solicit customized bids from vetted installation companies, and compare those bids in an apples-to-apples format.
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Mar 9, 2015UBS
We held our latest conference call with Vikram Aggarawal, CEO of the EnergySage.com solar platform, the preeminent online shopping platform for consumers to compare loan vs. lease options.
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Feb 15, 2015Engineering.com
. . . EnergySage is a good place for the average consumer to learn about solar power, evaluate its financial benefits, and get bids from competing vendors.
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Jan 16, 2015Mother Earth News
Look to EnergySage, a new online solar marketplace, to find the best deal on home solar installation.
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Dec 17, 2014Press Release
According to Cape Cod Chamber CEO, Wendy Northcross, the EnergySage platform is “smart, easy and logical. It gives more transparency throughout the solar selection process and offers convenience to the purchaser.”
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Dec 3, 2014Press Release
EnergySage partners with CEFIA (The Connecticut Green Bank) to help connecticut residents go solar
Following a nationwide search, The Connecticut Green Bank chose EnergySage as its exclusive online partner because of its comprehensive educational content and tools supporting homeowners’ research and comparison-shopping process.
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Nov 13, 2014Boston Globe
EnergySage, a Cambridge-based online marketplace for solar panel installations, has partnered with the Framingham retail giant Staples, Inc. to offer homeowners and businesses an added perk when they install solar panels.
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Nov 13, 2014Greentech Media
Office supply giant Staples has adopted EnergySage’s online solar marketplace to help its customers comparison-shop for solar photovoltaic systems.
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Nov 13, 2014Press Release
EnergySage partners with Staples to help Americans save money by going solar
EnergySage, the online marketplace for solar energy systems, today announced a partnership with Staples (SPLS) that makes it easier than ever for Staples customers to install solar on their homes and businesses, while being rewarded for reducing their environmental impact.
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Oct 21, 2014Press Release
SmartPower and EnergySage launch strategic partnership
The announcement brings together the on-the-ground expertise of SmartPower with EnergySage’s award-winning online experience. Together, the partnership expects to revolutionize how American consumers research and comparison-shop for solar energy systems.
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Oct 16, 2014Press Release
Solar businesses ready to roll with clean power
More than 500 solar industry leaders from hundreds of businesses issued a letter to the White House today, endorsing limits on carbon pollution from power plants and advocating that solar energy become a focal point of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed Clean Power Plan.
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Sep 15, 2014MarketWatch
Helping consumers evaluate ownership and financing options for their solar panel systems.
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Aug 26, 2014Press Release
East Coast Petroleum partners with EnergySage to help their customers go solar
East Coast Petroleum has thousands of customers throughout southeastern Massachusetts and is committed to helping customers make smart energy decisions. The partnership with EnergySage offers customers a simple and easy way to shop for solar and to gather competitive solar quotes online.
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Aug 25, 2014Press Release
COSEIA partners with EnergySage to help Coloradans go solar
The Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association (COSEIA) today announced a partnership with EnergySage to make it easier for Coloradans to go solar and to help Colorado solar companies grow their businesses efficiently.
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Jul 30, 2014Press Release
EnergySage, Inc., and Chambers for Innovation and Clean Energy, a national network of local chambers of commerce, today announced the launch of a partnership to help local chambers of commerce and their member businesses take advantage of cost savings from installing solar energy.
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Jun 3, 2014Visalia Times-Delta
Home and business owners in Visalia can get quotes on the cost of installing solar panels through the U.S. Department of Energy’s EnergySage Marketplace website.
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Mar 4, 2014NYSERDANYSERDA Selects EnergySage to Build NY Solar Marketplace
New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $28.6 million in awards under the NY-Sun initiative, including eight innovative projects to reduce costs associated with solar installations
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Feb 8, 2014CleanTechnica
EnergySage this week launched a new “Instant Solar Estimate” tool. It’s wicked awesome! Definitely the coolest I’ve used, and also the quickest.
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Feb 5, 2014Press Release
EnergySage Introduces Instant Solar Price Estimates
Online solar marketplace EnergySage today launched its “Instant Estimate” feature. With the “Instant Estimate” any home or commercial property owner in the U.S. can get estimates of solar’s costs and benefits under various financing options for their specific property.
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Jan 29, 2014FOX Business
Falling prices and advancements of home solar power is leading many consumers to consider adding them to their homes. And while prices have fallen dramatically over the last decade, residential systems can still be costly, which is why some owners turn to leasing their systems.
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Dec 5, 2013Press Release
EnergySage Teams Up with World Wildlife Fund
EnergySage, Inc. today announced a new partnership with World Wildlife Fund (WWF) that makes it easier than ever for Americans to install rooftop solar on their homes and reduce their personal contribution to climate change.
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Nov 4, 2013CBS Baltimore
As solar energy becomes mainstream because of falling solar panel prices and strong financial incentives, your next question may be: “Where on earth do I buy solar in Baltimore?”
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Oct 22, 2013Press Release
EnergySage Awarded DOE SunShot Initiative Award
EnergySage, Inc. announced today that it received a $1.25 million award through the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) SunShot Initiative (Incubator 8, Tier 2) in support of the SunShot Initiative established by the Obama administration.
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Sep 27, 2013Press Release
Seeing is Believing: Green Buildings Open House Tour, Oct. 5th
Research shows that consumers are 24% more likely to implement clean energy systems and efficiency upgrades after seeing them themselves.
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Sep 13, 2013Scientific American
Save the Earth, Save Money—There’s No Need to Choose
Earlier this year, I blogged about a new website set up to ease the chore of shopping for solar panels, EnergySage, and since then the company’s own blog has described two financial benefits of solar which I hadn’t thought about before.
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Jul 25, 2013Bloomberg Businessweek
Solar Sales Moving From Sofa to Websites to Speed Deals
U.S. solar companies are borrowing sales techniques from online retailers to make paying for power as easy as buying an airplane ticket.
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Jul 25, 2013Bloomberg
Solar Sales Moving From Sofa to Websites to Speed Orders
The $3.5 billion U.S. residential solar industry is seeking to automate a sales process that often requires representatives to visit prospective customers’ homes. Websites now predict how much power a rooftop system will produce and let homeowners compare prices from multiple installers.
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Jun 23, 2013CleanTechnica
There are a number of sites these days that will help you find a solar installer. It’s great to see that area of the industry getting plugged by more and more companies. But I’m not sure if any compare with the comparison solar shopping system offered by EnergySage.
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Jun 14, 2013Forbes
A New Spin On Solar: A Great Retirement Vehicle
What a strange world we live in: a decade ago, solar was seen by many as a pipe dream. And now some retirees have come to view it as a steady source of savings and retirement income.
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Jun 10, 2013Press Release
Optony and EnergySage Partner to Help Municipalities Encourage Residents to Adopt Solar Power
The partnership offers local governments a simple, turnkey method of providing solar programs to residents that does not require the high level of administrative resources consumed by traditional group-buy solar programs.
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May 27, 2013ecoRI NewsVirtual Marketplace Aims to Grow Residential Solar
EnergySage, the online one-stop shop for going solar, tries to take the confusion and indecision out of making the leap to renewable energy. The solar marketplace offers multiple quotes from local installers that include rebates, tax incentives, financing options and an accurate payback on your investment.
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May 16, 2013Forbes
Making Solar Installations Easier For The Masses: A Sage Approach
CEO Vikram Aggarwal and Head of Corporate Development John Gingrich spent some time discussing the soft costs in their industry, and how these can be reduced through the creation of an online Marketplace.
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May 3, 2013Press Release
EnergySage & Green Key Global Partner to Promote Solar & Sustainable Practices in Lodging Industry
The partnership between EnergySage and Green Key Global provides Green Key members with expert advice and guidance as they explore ‘green’ energy options for their facilities.
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Mar 28, 2013Scientific American
It Used to be a Super Pain to Shop for Solar Installers, but No Longer
Launched last month, EnergySage aspires to be the Expedia of solar and eventually of other green technologies such as solar thermal and ground-source heat pumps.
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Mar 4, 2013Press Release
The EnergySage program, which is accessed through a Sierra Club portal, provides objective, comprehensive information on the operations and benefits of clean energy systems.
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Feb 25, 2013Solar Power World
Your First Stop For Solar: Online Marketplace Connects Homeowners And Installers
A follow-up phone call demonstrating how the platform works left me thinking that this linking of homeowner and solar installer is exactly what the residential solar industry needs.
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Feb 21, 2013Green Building News
EnergySage Launches First-of-Its-Kind Solar Shopping Platform
EnergySage has a new set of functionalities, allowing customers to compare and rate solar companies, that are unlike anything the solar industry has seen to date.
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Feb 20, 2013Earth Techling
EnergySage Aims To Be The Kayak Of Solar
If you use Kayak to hunt down the cheapest airfares, then it won’t be hard for you to grasp what EnergySage wants to bring to the solar PV market.
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Feb 20, 2013Press Release
EnergySage Launches Online Solar PV Marketplace
Automation, transparency transform solar photovoltaic shopping for homeowners, businesses and non-profits.
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Feb 19, 2013Renewable Energy World
EnergySage Offers One-Stop Shopping for Solar PV
EnergySage adds value to the transactions by helping educate and shepherd customers along the decision-making process, and presenting quotes (and defining all the factors involved) in a clean, consistent, comparable format.
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Feb 18, 2013CleanTechnica
Solar Power Shopping is Easy with Free New Online Tool
Instead of having to compare different forms, formulas and variables from different companies, you receive all of the bids in a clear, standard format.
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Feb 15, 2013Greentech Media
The marketplace’s functionality and usability is light years ahead of other similar sites.
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Jan 18, 2013GigaOM
A new site that aims to make solar shopping ultra simple
Enable consumers to get multiple bids from installers, view those bids in formats that make it easy to compare various line items in their quotes, and even check out the specs of the solar energy systems already installed in their neighborhood.
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Jan 8, 2013Press Release
EnergySage and Massachusetts Sierra Club Announce Solar Partnership
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Sep 27, 2012Press Release
A Clear Path to Green on the Green Buildings Open House Tour
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Jul 31, 2012Press Release
NESEA Chooses EnergySage to Host Virtual Green Buildings Open House Tour
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Jun 26, 2012Tech Cocktail
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Jun 20, 2012Greentech Media
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Jun 19, 2012Cleantech OpenEnergySage selected as a Cleantech Open Semi-Finalist
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Jun 14, 2012Solar Industry Magazine
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Jun 13, 2012Mass High Tech
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Jun 13, 2012Press Release
EnergySage Awarded $500,000 Department of Energy SunShot Startup Investment
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May 11, 2012Boston Business Journal
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Apr 30, 2012Sierra Club of Massachusetts
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Apr 16, 2012MassHighTech.com
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Mar 6, 2012Cambridge Climate Protection Action Committee
EnergySage featured in Cambridge Climate Protection Action Committee newsletter
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Feb 7, 2012Sustainable WinchesterEnergySage featured at Sustainable Winchester
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Dec 7, 2011Social Climate
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Dec 7, 2011NorthShore Technology Council
Clean Energy As a Financial Product—A Game-Changing Paradigm Shift
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Nov 16, 2011Facilities Management Magazine
New online resource helps FMs choose appropriate clean energy systems
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Nov 10, 2011Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)
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Nov 9, 2011Press Release
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