Hidden Dealer Fees
Low-rate solar loans often include 10–30% in hidden 'dealer fees' added to the loan amount. We show you how to spot and avoid them.
Read the guide →Vendor-Neutral Solar Experts
Solar advice that works for you, not the installer.
Independent, vendor-neutral, and commission-free consulting for homeowners. Get the truth before you sign.
Upload your quote and see the red flags free. $49 only if you want the full report.
- 10+ Years in Solar
- Free red-flag check
- 100% Vendor-Neutral
The Independent Advantage
See the difference between working with an independent consultant versus a traditional commissioned sales rep.
| Topic | Installer Sales Rep | Independent Consultant |
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| Bias | Works for the installer. Goal is to maximize profit margin on your project. | Works exclusively for you. Vendor-neutral with fiduciary-like responsibility. |
| Equipment | Pushes whatever inventory their company has in stock, regardless of your specific needs. | Recommends the best panels and inverters for your specific roof and energy goals. |
| Financing | Often hides massive dealer fees (20-30%) inside the loan principal. | Complete transparency. We help you find credit unions or loans with zero hidden fees. |
| Commissions | Takes thousands in hidden commissions based on how high they can price your system. | Zero commissions. Flat fee structure so our advice is never compromised. |
Knowledge is Power
The solar industry relies on information asymmetry. We're here to level the playing field.
NEM 3.0 Impact
California's net billing rules pay far less for the solar you export, so a battery (or a smaller system) often matters for savings. We analyze your exact usage.
Read the guide →System Oversizing
Sales reps often oversize systems to inflate commissions. We right-size your system based on actual data.
Is your quote a fair price? →The 30% ITC
The 30% federal tax credit for homeowner-owned systems (Section 25D) ended for systems installed after December 31, 2025. Some sales pitches still count it in their savings math. We make sure your numbers don't include a credit you can't claim.
Panel Degradation
Not all panels are created equal. We compare degradation rates to ensure long-term production.
Lease Escalators
Beware of 2.9% annual escalators in solar leases. We break down the math on why ownership usually wins.
Read the guide →How It Works
A simple, transparent process to get you the best solar system at the right price.
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Instant AI Quote Review
Upload your quotes and a utility bill. In minutes you get a verdict (sign, renegotiate, or walk away) with the true 25-year cost and the red flags to raise. The red-flag check is free; the full report is $49.
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The Full Solar Review
Upload your quotes and utility bills. Within 72 hours we do the full forensic review: dealer fees, production validation, financing teardown, installer vetting.
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Walkthrough + Written Report
A 30-minute call to go through the findings plus your negotiation playbook, with a written report and a clear verdict: sign, renegotiate, or walk away.
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Support Through Signing
Contract review before you commit, plus 14 days of email Q&A while you negotiate.
The Full Solar Review: $249 flat
- 3-quote audit: dealer fees, production validation, equipment check
- Financing teardown on your actual numbers over 25 years
- System design check + battery need under NEM 3.0
- Installer vetting: license, reviews, red flags
- Negotiation playbook with exact talking points
- Contract review before you sign
- Written report: sign / renegotiate / walk away
- 14 days of email follow-up
Get the Full Solar Review: $249 →
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Free Solar Tools
Run the numbers yourself before anyone runs them for you.
Planning estimates only. Verify your roof's real sun hours at pvwatts.nrel.gov, get 3+ installer quotes, and confirm NEM/net-billing rules with your utility. Export credits vary widely (e.g. California NEM 3.0).
Enter up to 3 quotes to see which is cheapest per watt. Always get the cash price, even if you plan to finance or lease.
Planning estimates only, not financial advice. ~$2.50–$3.50/W cash is typical US residential.
Planning estimates only. Uses the same 0.8 derate and 400 W panels as the system sizer. Charging mostly at night? Read how many panels an EV really needs first.
Get an Instant Review of Your Quotes
Upload up to 3 quotes and a utility bill. We'll show you the red flags we find for free, then unlock the full report for $49 if you want it.
- A clear verdict: sign, renegotiate, or walk away
- True 25-year cost vs. your utility rate
- Dealer fees, inflated production, and escalators flagged
- Exact talking points for the installer