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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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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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President Trump’s Solar Tariff Created $236.5 Million in Additional Costs for American Consumers, According to New Report

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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California just became the first state to require solar panels on new homes — here's how long it takes to make the $10,000 investment pay off

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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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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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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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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EnergySage Releases Its Latest Solar Marketplace Intel Report™ at Bloomberg's Future of Energy Summit

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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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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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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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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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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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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EnergySage and NABCEP Release Findings of 2017 Solar Installer Survey; Report Shows Battery Demand is Surging, Trump’s Tariff May Get Absorbed by Installers

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Tesla part of offshore wind growing 53X in Massachusetts, get three bids save 8% on residential solar, more

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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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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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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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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DSIRE Collaborates With EnergySage, Providing Consumers With Additional Resources for Exploring Solar Options

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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EnergySage Releases Findings of 2016 Solar Installer Survey; Report Shows Industry Confidence Up Despite Headwinds

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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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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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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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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Tesla giving up residential solar leasing to be in the Florida ‘sunshine’ market – and it might be the company’s future

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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EERE Success Story—Solar for the People: Online Marketplace Expands Solar Access Options in Rhode Island

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Connecticut Green Bank and EnergySage Announce First State-Sponsored Solar Marketplace in the Country

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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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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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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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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Shedding Light on Solar Power

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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8 Easy Ways to Make Money

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Hidden Green in Earth Day

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Businesses Gradually Embracing Solar Energy

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

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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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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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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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National Grid to Provide One-Stop Solar Shopping For Rhode Island Customers: “SolarWise Rhode Island” will simplify and speed solar energy development

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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EnergySage Releases Findings of 2015 Solar Installer Survey; Study Reveals Fierce Competition and Increasingly Savvy Shoppers

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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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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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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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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American Lung Association of the Northeast Launches “Air Quality Champion” Program, Names EnergySage as First Champion

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Solar industry journalist Stephen Lacey discusses the rise of the online solar shopper with EnergySage CEO Vikram Aggarwal.

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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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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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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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Tech journalist Alexandra Ma recaps the similarity between Google's Project Sunroof and EnergySage's instant estimator.

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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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SEIA and EnergySage announce their partnership as EnergySage continues to grow its list of top-tier collaborators.

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EnergySage and SEIA align to provide consumers looking to install solar with innovative comparison-shopping platform

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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CEO Vikram Aggarwal discusses areas for improvement regarding Google's new Project Sunroof.

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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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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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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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EnergySage and Green America join forces to give U.S. residents the power of choice when evaluating solar energy adoption

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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Prosper from the move to solar power thanks to falling prices, flexible financing and a generous federal tax break.

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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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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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EnergySage and WattzOn equip municipalities and businesses with white-label platform to help homeowners cut energy costs

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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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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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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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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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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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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EnergySage secures $1.5 million in Series-A financing to fuel expansion of online solar energy marketplace

Industry-first comparison-shopping platform primed to be the destination site for solar power systems

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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. . . 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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Look to EnergySage, a new online solar marketplace, to find the best deal on home solar installation.

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The Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce partners with EnergySage to help businesses go solar and save money!

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Helping consumers evaluate ownership and financing options for their solar panel systems.

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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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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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National chamber network, EnergySage to deliver solar energy savings to businesses across the country

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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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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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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EnergySage In Detail

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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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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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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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.

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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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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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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Sierra Club and EnergySage Team Up to Help Businesses and Non-Profits Reap the Benefits of Solar and Other Clean Energy Technologies

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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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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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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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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EnergySage Launches Online Solar PV Marketplace

Automation, transparency transform solar photovoltaic shopping for homeowners, businesses and non-profits.

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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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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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The Expedia.com of Solar?

The marketplace’s functionality and usability is light years ahead of other similar sites.

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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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EnergySage and Massachusetts Sierra Club Announce Solar Partnership

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A Clear Path to Green on the Green Buildings Open House Tour

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NESEA Chooses EnergySage to Host Virtual Green Buildings Open House Tour

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Making clean energy a mass market product

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EnergySage Tackles Solar Acquisition Costs

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Solar Industry Magazine coverage of SunShot investment

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DOE pledges $4M in solar grants to NE organizations

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EnergySage Awarded $500,000 Department of Energy SunShot Startup Investment

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EnergySage wants to power easy energy searches

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EnergySage featured at Sierra Club of Massachusetts

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EnergySage featured on MassHighTech.com

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EnergySage featured in Cambridge Climate Protection Action Committee newsletter

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Are You an Energy Sage?

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Clean Energy As a Financial Product—A Game-Changing Paradigm Shift

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New online resource helps FMs choose appropriate clean energy systems

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EnergySage.com – Choosing Renewables Now Wicked Simple

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Clean Energy Systems as a New Asset Class

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