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Author: Kaitlyn Short

LAST UPDATED: January 11th, 2023
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Lumio has absorbed Smart Energy Today.

Smart Energy Today is no longer in business. Lumio has absorbed the company.

Based in Olympia, Washington, Smart Energy Today has been providing solar PV systems along with other home improvement services to residents across 31 U.S. states (and counting) since 2008.

The solar energy provider has made Solar Power World’s “Top 500 Solar Contractors” list every year from 2016 to 2020, having installed more than 12,500 kilowatts of clean, renewable energy since its founding.

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The Good

  • High-Efficiency Solar Products
  • Broad Service Area
  • Multiple Home Improvement Services

High-Efficiency Solar Products

Smart Energy Today offers homeowners a range of high-quality solar panels and inverters to help them reduce their monthly utility bill as well as their impact on the environment.

In addition to installing panels from industry leaders like LG, Canadian Solar, and Jinko, the solar company also works with local solar panel manufacturers like Made in WA. Smart Energy Today also installs micro inverters from SolarEdge, one of the top inverter and monitoring providers in solar.

Customers of Smart Energy Solar consequently receive a 25-year equipment warranty for their solar panel systems.

Broad Service Area

Smart Energy Today does solar installation work 31 states and counting.

Considering the solar provider has been in business since 2008, and has installed tens of thousands of kilowatts of solar energy, this broad service area suggests that Smart Energy Today has maintained a consistent standard of solar installation quality across its various locations. 

Multiple Home Improvement Services

In addition to quality, long lasting solar energy systems, Smart Energy Today provides the following services:

  • Smart Air Ventilation™ — A solar fan that can be installed on any kind of roof, and circulates air in the attic to prevent mold, mildew, and wood rot. It also reduces the burden of your current HVAC system by managing the temperature and humidity in your attic, gable, or crawl space.
  • Sol-Blanket Insulation™ — A radiant blanket that reflects up to 97 percent of the radiant heat in your attic that keeps the home warm in winter months, and cool in the summer. The Sol-Blanket™ is also effective at protecting the home against mold and common household pests.
  • QuietCool Whole House Fans — A whole-house ventilation system that reduces utility costs, increases savings, and promotes clean air circulation. 
  • Traditional insulation — Expert-led home insulation service that calculates the precise level of insulation the home needs.
  • Roofing — Comes with a 15-year service and labor warranty and includes a variety of roofing materials, including asphalt, slate, and wood shingles, fiberglass, metal, and solar roof materials.
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The Bad

  • Undisclosed Workmanship Warranty
  • No Solar Lease or PPA
  • Limited Smart Energy Today Reviews

Undisclosed Workmanship Warranty

Although Smart Energy Today discloses its labor warranty for its roof installation and repair services, the company has not applied similar transparency to its solar PV systems.

Most solar companies provide workmanship warranties up to 10 years on the solar panel systems; leading companies, up to 25 years.

No Solar Lease or PPA

Smart Energy Today does not provide solar leases or power purchase agreements. Both options prove incredibly cost-effective as they place the financial burden of ownership (installation, maintenance, etc.) on the installing company.

That said, a solar loan through Smart Energy Today can save customers up to hundreds of dollars a month on their electric bill.

Limited Smart Energy Today Reviews

Unfortunately, Smart Energy Today reviews are difficult to find. The solar company only has one review on BestCompany.com, and this review is negative. Without more reviews, we can't say for sure whether clients have had good experiences working with the company or how past customers feel about Smart Energy Today's customer service, know-how, or quality of work.

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The Bottom Line

Smart Energy Today boasts a reach that nears or exceeds some national brands, while also providing the customer satisfaction of a local rooftop, solar system installer. It installs some of the best solar equipment in the industry as well as other, whole-home services aimed at making the home more energy-efficient.

Homeowners are encouraged to read verified Smart Energy Today reviews before obtaining a free quote from the company.

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