Solar Energy Professionals Sought for Listing on Findsolar.com

Pre-eminent Website for Consumer Sales Leads to Launch in September

Press Release from American Solar Energy Society

Boulder, Colorado
"All professional solar energy installers should apply for a free listing immediately," said Brad Collins, executive director of the American Solar Energy Society. "We expect significant initial consumer traffic in September and October as a result of the National Solar Homes Tour and the Solar Decathlon. By signing up now for Findsolar.com, installers are ensuring that they won't miss out on these business leads."

"The two most common questions we receive from the public are, 'Where can I find solar for my home or business?' and 'How much will it cost?'" said Julia Judd, executive director of the Solar Electric Power Association. "By September, we'll have a simple answer for consumers: Findsolar.com. Go online to apply for a free listing today."

Solar energy leaders announced today that Findsolar.com will launch in September 2005 as the pre-eminent online resource linking consumers to solar professionals. Companies that install and service solar systems are encouraged to apply immediately for listing on the web site.

Findsolar.com is a joint partnership between the American Solar Energy Society, Solar Electric Power Association, Energy Matters LLC and U.S. Department of Energy. The site serves as a convenient, user-friendly means for homeowners and businesses to learn about incentives, the economics of solar energy and find qualified professionals who can install and service systems. For no charge, listed installers can receive instant email notification of sales leads that are targeted to match their company's capabilities and geographic area. Installers that sign up will benefit from the Findsolar.com advertising campaign that kicks off in the fall.

The directory encompasses solar electric (PV), solar domestic hot water and pool/spa heating. Additional capabilities for solar space heating /cooling systems will be added later. Solar professionals and companies can be "listed" by providing a minimum amount of information. A "verify" status enhances the listing if certain criteria concerning the company's experience and customer satisfaction are met. Manufacturers, meanwhile, are encouraged to apply for listing in the web site's manufacturer directory.

FindSolar.com provides two innovations to the solar industry: (1) the site matches interested consumers to solar professionals, and (2) the site provides consumers, nation-wide, with a single site capable of estimating the costs and savings from a solar system in their specific geographic area. The "Solar Estimator" includes up-to-date information on local electricity rates, solar resources, and incentives. Available federal, state, local, and utility incentives are also included.

"The two most common questions we receive from the public are, 'Where can I find solar for my home or business?' and 'How much will it cost?'" said Julia Judd, executive director of the Solar Electric Power Association. "By September, we'll have a simple answer for consumers: Findsolar.com. Go online to apply for a free listing today."

About the Organizations Developing Findsolar.com

The American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is the nation's oldest and largest membership organization dedicated to advancing the use of solar and renewable energy technologies for the benefit of U.S. citizens and the global environment. ASES promotes the widespread near - and long-term use of renewable energy and energy efficient building practices.

The Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) is a non-profit membership organization of electric utilities and the solar industry working collaboratively to make solar electricity a mainstream option for energy service providers and their customers.

Energy Matters LLC develops and manages dynamic, database-driven, secure Web Products. The Company has developed several proprietary Internet tools to facilitate the adoption and growth of renewable energy in the United States and Canada. Energy Matters also produced the television programs "This Renewable House", "Sunny & Friends", and a series of renewable energy public service announcements featuring Lee Iacocca.

The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy's mission is to strengthen America's energy security, environmental quality, and economic vitality in public-private partnerships that enhance energy efficiency and productivity; bring clean, reliable and affordable energy technologies to the marketplace; and make a difference in the everyday lives of Americans by enhancing their energy choices and their quality of life. The information on this page was created and posted by the company identified above. RenewableEnergyAccess.com does not endorse, edit, or substantiate this information and assumes no obligation for this content's accuracy.

For further Information American Solar Energy Society Solar Electric Power Association Energy Matters LLC The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy