The Truth Is, Solar Isn’t Right For Everyone

Florida Solar Customers have had mixed results with solar installations. Take our 2 minute assessment to see if you’re situation is right for solar. The simple fact is, every situation isn’t right for solar in Florida.

If you don’t have a trusted partner to help navigate your solar installation, you could get burned. We had a great interview with Igor at SolarEmpower.com We covered a lot of ground in regards to solar in Florida. One of the things that’s important is discovering the difference between a solar broker and a solar consultant. The big idea here is that the guys calling themselves solar consultants are really solar salesman. They represent one solar company and were trained by that company. They don’t usually understand the nuances of solar beyond what they’ve been told to tell the consumer.

A Solar Installation In Florida Can Be Complicated

I don’t represent any one company. I represent the client. I help my customers “I’ve got companies that specialize in large commercial projects, companies that have been in business for 30 years, that can cover various portions of the state… best of all, they’re all blue chip companies.

So, most of what I do is leveraging my knowledge of the solar industry to help my customers get the best result.”

Joe Nash

My background protecting consumers and businesses from fraud turns out be a critical asset in the solar industry. When it comes to the way that most solar pitches are laid out, it’s like if you’re consuming 50 kilowatt hours a day, you need to produce 50 kilowatts. So, it’s going to take 40 solar panels to do that. Let’s slam them on your roof and be done with it. The truth is, the energy equation is far more complex than just a bill. For that reason, I have to have partners in the HVAC industry. I’ve got really good AC guys, plumbers for hybrid water heaters, etc.

It’s taken a while to develop the partnerships with these people that I can trust, that I know that when I send them into a customer’s house, they’re going to represent me and themselves the way that I would expect. When people watch my videos and they go do more research, they find out I was telling the truth and they want to get in touch with me.

“It’s just doing business the right way. It’s treating people with respect and dignity, caring and compassion.”

Joe Nash

This is what’s, unfortunately, missing in a lot of business today, particularly the solar industry. Most of my consultations are almost all virtual these days. So, I’m in a good spot. I’m looking to reach out, expand my footprint, help more people and feel good about it. We talked about the future of solar…

The Challenges Facing Solar In Florida

When it comes to solar in Florida, at least, there are some things that are bothering me…

  • Politics influences a lot of things
  • Large power companies are really nervous about solar

We talked about Florida legislation around solar. We talked about electric provider rate hikes. Florida Power and Light just announced that they’re going to have three major price hikes this year. So, once June electric bills start coming in, and they’re 30% more than what they were last June, there’d be more people calling me. Net metering But people need to be careful as this is where they can get into trouble… Matter of fact, I just did a YouTube video on that, “The five things you should know before going Solar in Florida.”

Is there something you would maybe advise them to pay attention to, when thinking about going solar?

Maybe some tips you could give them? Educate yourself. I must have at least 30 YouTube videos, and they’re all on different topics, five minutes long and easy to digest. How does a water heater fit into the whole energy consumption? How does solar work? How do batteries work? Just different topics that people that do research can easily get straight answers to. Invest in solar, produce your own power cheaper than what you’re being charged so you aren’t subject to rate hikes. Going solar makes a lot of sense but only and you have somebody you trust to help you get there. This quick 2 minute assessment will help you know if you’re situation is right for solar. Check it out below ⬇️ https://joedoessolar.com/solar-assess…Show less

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