Bright House Energy
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Author: Kaitlyn Short
Bright House Energy provides residential, commercial, public, and agricultural solar solutions to clients throughout the state of California. The Bright House Energy professionals will install energy efficient systems independently backed by third-party insurance. Free quotes for all interested clients can be obtained online, and a Bright House Energy consultant will reach out with more detailed information.
Bright House Energy operates believes in low pressure sales and the assurance of cash flow positive solar systems. The company wants all clients to own their system rather than utilizing leases or other financing options.
For commercial and agricultural clients, a Bright House Energy professional will come out to the site to determine whether or not solar would be a beneficial investment. This meeting can be done in as little as two hours.
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The Good
- Solar for Farmers
- Powerguard Insurance
- Cashflow Positive Systems
Solar for Farmers
Bright House Energy platform offers comprehensive agricultural solar solutions. A vast majority of solar installation companies target residential and commercial clients exclusively, whereas with Bright House Energy, farmers seem to be the main focus. Since agricultural solar is a much bigger and more complex process, Bright House Energy has taken the time to specialize and understand the nature of agricultural billing schedules and help farmers maximize savings and solar ROI.
Powerguard Insurance
Potential solar clients want some form of protection for their financial investment. That is where warranties come into play. Most solar installation companies will offer an equipment or production warranty to clients through the actual manufacturer. That means that the solar installation company itself is not held liable for protection.
While Bright House Energy clients will receive that same 25-year performance warranty through the solar manufacturer, the company has also partnered with Powerguard, which is a third-party insurance provider. This independently backed relationship allows Bright House Energy clients to receive an additional 12-year product warranty.
Cashflow Positive Systems
Most solar installation companies will install solar systems on whatever property requests it, regardless of whether or not it makes financial sense. More often than not, a solar system will save the client money, but that is not a guarantee across the board. Bright House Energy has made a commitment to only install a cash flow positive system. That means the company will ensure that the right panels are selected and installed and the system makes financial sense for the particular project.
The Bad
- Undisclosed Equipment Information
- Limited Service Area
- No Known NABCEP Certification
Undisclosed Equipment Information
Despite claiming that it works with economically priced solar manufacturers, Bright House Energy has failed to publicly disclose exactly who those manufacturers are and what equipment the company has access to. This is challenging for some prospective customers as the brands available for installation play a role in decision making. Most solar installation companies make the manufacturers they work with publicly known, clearly stated on the company website. Bright House Energy does not.
Limited Service Area
It is not uncommon for solar installation companies to only service one state or particular cities within a state. Bright House Energy is limited by only taking on certain kinds of projects in certain regions of the state.
The northern and southern counties of California are reserved only for solar farms and factory rooftop solutions. In Fresno, Kings, Tulane, and Kern counties, Bright House Solar will provide all solar projects including residential, commercial, and solar farming systems. Then in San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Monterey, San Benito, Merced, Mariposa, Stanislaus, Tuolumne, Mono, Madera, and Inyo counties can receive commercial and agricultural solar solutions.
Most solar installation companies will offer all project types in its designated service area.
No Known NABCEP Certification
The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners is widely recognized as the top certification organization within the renewable energy space. Most solar installation companies will have at least one NABCEP-certified individual on staff, whether that means an installation professional or sales representative. Some solar installation companies are even certified as an organization by the NABCEP.
Unfortunately, Bright House Energy does not have any NABCEP-certified members on staff. It is not required in order to conduct solar installations, but it goes a long way in displaying skills and knowledge.
The Bottom Line
Bright House Energy provides start to finish solar solutions to a wide range of solar clients across the state of California. The company provides solar solutions for agricultural purposes and can service nearly every farming project in California. Bright House Energy has partnered with Powerguard Insurance to provide complete warranties that extend past what manufacturers guarantee.
The professionals at Bright House Energy will analyze each project individually to determine whether or not solar is a good fit. The company will only install cashflow positive systems.
While there are a number of reasons Bright House Energy is a solid caliber option for solar clients, there are limitations to the service as well. To start, there is no public information disclosed about what solar brands or manufacturers are used in Bright House Energy installations. The service area covers the state of California, but the service project type differs depending on the area the client is located in. Lastly, there are no NABCEP-certified installers on staff at Bright House Energy.
Considering all contributing factors, agricultural clients would likely benefit from what Bright House Energy has to offer. Traditional residential solar clients should consider obtaining quotes from multiple companies prior to signing any contracts with Bright House Energy.
