We have a large 1800s colonial and guest house, both with clear south facing roofs and limited tree cover next to the homes, so basically an ideal situation for installing solar panels. But due to previous MA laws, we couldn't maximize the roofs wtihout breaking residential caps (ie 1 net meter and production limits).  I interviewed 8 solar companies looking for creative solutions but all besides Isaksen really took a higher volume, cookie cutter approach.  One of Isaksen's founders, Brad, spent 3 hours at our house, explained everything and provided a custom solution which would not cost us anything more but would require them to do more legwork and paperwork with the utilities.  Long story short, Isaksen was head and shoulders above everyone else we interviewed, very competitively priced and explained things the best because they clearly love what they do and it's a purpose not just a business for them.  We have recently installed the solar panels and are very happy with results.  

We are thrilled to be getting a nice tax credit for our new hot water heat pump! That’s really the bonus because the heat pump itself has been a game-changer. We're enjoying a consistent supply of hot water and have had no more plumbing issues! Making eco-friendly decisions has proven to be quite rewarding – for our planet and our daily lives. Here's to a greener future, one hot shower at a time!" 🌎💧🔥

Our roof top solar was a great financial deal, paid for itself in 5 years.  And now we get credits on our electric bill each month. We leased ours but would suggest folkks buy their systems as its easier to handle any issues that come up 

I just finished writing letters to the largest plastic bottle polluters, and I think you should, too. Did you know that 90% of seabirds have plastic in their stomachs? Plastic is seriuos problem, so pleasejoin me in the quest of messaging companies and telling them to use alternative methods, such as aluminum. Or maybe even message a senator? Here's a list of some places I contacted: -Poland Springs -Nestle -PepsiCo -Coke

For years, I looked at my south-facing roof and thought "I should get solar panels". In 2023, I began the process with an outreach to Energize Wayland, and ultimately selected East Coast Solar.  We have been hooked up to the grid for about two months now, and have started to see a substantial drop in electric bills. East Coast Solar was great.  Our project was somewhat complex because our house had multiple roof surfaces.  They proved knowledgeable, responsive, and very professional.  Thank you also to Energize Wayland; Kaat helped us at several points in the process. 
(The Town inspectors and the grid operator worked more slowly, however things finally got into gear and we got our new meter and grid certification.)
I still love looking at the solar app to see how much power we are generating.
If your house is a fit, I definitely recommend rooftop solar, and if you go that route, I highly recommend East Coast Solar. 

Once I decided to go with home solar installation, I started by self-learning with MassCEC website, then I asked for quotes both directly and via EnergySage. Now, the more quotes I had to compare on a "cost-per-watt" basis, the more overwhelmed I was by the choice of options and the various languages around warranty.

Thanks to solar coaching offered by Energize Wayland and Plugin Metrowest, I could get past my analysis/paralysis stage on how to decide between the quotes.

Like any other home improvement project where you're looking to hire a contractor, once you have narrowed down your budget and your design, you just want to gather 3 to 5 similar quotes to compare installers. Then your final choice comes down to a judgment call on the company size you feel most comfortable with and the fit/trust you could sense with the installer.

The overall installation then approval process took 4.5 months, and I am a happy solar energy producer since mid-September 2024!