You have decided to look into investing in clean, renewable solar energy for your home. Congratulations for taking the first step.

AlpenglowEnergy.com will be a valuable resource for you as you look into this electric bill-saving, carbon footprint-reducing technology.

1. Research Your Companies
   • – Look at the history of the company. A long history (10+ years) is a good sign that consumers are happy with the services and products provided.
   • – A long history usually means the company has established a reputation for serving the community. After all, they have lived in the community for an extended period of time.
   • – Look for a company that takes the effort to provide staff biographies and pictures.
2. Look for NABCEP Certifications (North American Board of Certified Practitioners)
   • – An NABCEP Certification helps qualify that you are dealing with an individual who knows the industry and the products they are providing.
   • – NABCEP members are committed to honesty and transparency.
3. Inflated numbers in your estimate
   • – Overinflated production values: There is a metric known as kilowatt hour to kilowatt power. This is the amount of energy that can be generated from a solar panel, given its compass orientation and the pitch of the roof.