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Powur Hitters Team Training Series:
Getting Started with Powur - Video 1
Solar Sales Presentation Training - Video 2
Overcoming and handling solar objections with Solar Lily from Powur - Video 3
New year 2021 GOAL Setting with Jim Bunch - Video 4
Solar Pipeline Management with Paul Leon - Video 5
EnPhase Inverter Training - Video 6
Solar Door Knocking & Tesla Solar - Video 7
Powur Sunnova Solar Training - Video 8
Solar Contract/CPUC/HIC Review - Video 9
Aptos DNA Solar Panel Training Video - Video 10
Post Convention Recap Training with Charles Thompson - Video 11
Sunlight Financial Loan Training- Video 13
Electrical, Panels, MPU, and more with Paul Leon - Video 14
https://youtu.be/fNwpC3UDRng
Commissions, payouts, loan changes with Emily Budd - Video 15
https://youtu.be/8Uperv5-lo8
Solar Leads Leads Leads BNI/Networking/Etc - Video 16
Time of Use/Net Metering/Solar in CA Utilities/NBC’s/Etc - Video 17
https://youtu.be/S_xME0GXZeM
Commissions, payouts, loan changes with Emily Budd - Video 18
https://youtu.be/8Uperv5-lo8
Solar Training with Aparna Mohla from GivePower - Video 19
https://youtu.be/LQkbZzAvcQg
SolarInsure 30year warranty training - Video 20
https://youtu.be/rPSUUsmJBxk
SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM FAQ:
What is Net Metering?
Net metering is the policy that really enables your solar to work for you. In most US states, there is a policy that says, for every kilowatt hour that you put into the grid, you will receive a credit for that kilowatt hour. So if your solar system produces 10 kilowatt hours of energy, and it puts those 10 kilowatt hours into the grid, that's 10 kilowatt hours into the grid that you get back. That's what net metering is. This is really important because your solar system produces energy during the daytime. But you use energy as well during the nighttime. So how it works is during the daytime, you put a lot of energy into the grid, and it goes “on account” to be used later when you are not producing electricity. So you're banking all those credits. And then at night (or on a cloudy day), you pull that energy off the grid, and you use all the credits that you accumulated. So that's net metering. It's an amazing policy. It's a policy that we all as consumers and advocates for clean energy have to continue to fight for. Because it's a really fantastic policy that's enabled so much solar, and in effect, gives you the ability to use the grid as your own battery, and reduce the total cost of electricity for you and your family.
What is the Solar Investment Tax Credit?
The Solar Investment Tax Credit (also known as the ITC) is actually really simple. When you go solar, the federal government gives you a rebate on your taxes in the amount of 26% of the value of your solar system. Now, keep in mind, the tax credit is scheduled to step-down in future years. So while it is 26% in 2021, it will likely be lower in future years. That's why customers who are ready to go solar should do so while the tax credit is maximized. The ITC is a huge part of the value proposition of solar. For example, if you go solar and finance (or purchase with cash) your system for $30,000 You get to keep 26% of that $30,000 solar solar system. And if you finance your system, you get this benefit without paying ANY money down for the system. When you file your taxes at the end of the year, you're going to include the cost of your solar system, and the government is simply going to send you a check back for that amount (or subtract it from your existing tax liability). So that is why you want to go solar today and you want to take advantage of the generous federal subsidies we have to support clean energy and save money as consumers.
How do Solar Warranties Work?
One of the most common questions our clients ask is how a solar warranty works. There are three types of solar warranties. The first one is on the panels. So when you buy a solar system for power, those panels are typically warrantied for 25 years. Now, what that means is they're guaranteed to work for 25 years and continue to produce power. Now, depending on the panel you buy, that production guarantee could be anywhere from 85% of the power they were producing on day one, all the way up to 92% if you opt for a more high efficient premium panel. The second type of warranty is on your inverter, which is the component of your system that actually transforms the energy that you get directly from the sun into usable AC power that can actually power your home and turn on your lights, power your A/C, and help you watch TV and all that good stuff. Now your inverter is warrantied anywhere from 12 to 25 years. And a lot of times we will also include an extended option for 30 years, which really makes it a complete no-brainer. Now the third part of the warranty covers what's called the workmanship. And our workmanship warranty is for 10 years. And what that means is all the work that we do on your house when we're installing your solar system, when we're on your roof when you're working, when we're working inside your electrical panel. All of that work is guaranteed for 10 years to make sure that there's absolutely no issues. So between 25 years on the panels 12 to 30 years on the inverter 10 years on the workmanship warranty. Truly, we've got you covered when it comes to protecting your solar investment and making sure that it provides value to you for the long haul.
What is Powur's Mission?
So how does power give back? That's the entire purpose of our company. When our founder, Jonathan Budd was 26 years old, he went to the Amazon rainforest, because he wanted to change his life and find a career that had meaning and purpose and really do something different. After his eye-opening rainforest experience, Jonathan came back and decided to dedicate his life to solar energy and sustainable energy. So the very origins of our company are rooted in how we make a difference on this earth. So power incorporated as a public benefit corporation, which means we have a legal initiative in our corporate bylaws to actually do good for the environment, and for society. So that's important to us. And one of the ways we back that up is we created a company wide carbon offset program. You can visit our carbon offset page and look at all of the projects that we fund and all the things that we do to offset the emissions that our team creates. But we took it one step further. We became the first solar company in history to also offset the emissions from all the manufacturing of solar equipment. Solar is an amazing thing. It's going to produce clean energy for 30-40 years. But the industrial process of solar panels is kind of messy, and a lot of dirty energy is used to make all of this equipment. So we decided to put up the money out of our own profits, basically, to eliminate all that. And how we accomplish that is we plant new forests all over the world. We do carbon capture projects in Colorado and Brazil. We purchase cookstoves in Uganda - instead of people using kerosene, all these old dirty fuels, we give them new types of technology. So you can go to our carbon offset ledger and see all of our initiatives. And we also decided to crowd-fund our business so it could also be owned by the people. So we're owned by almost 1000 of our homeowners, energy consultants, and employees so that this is really a company owned by the people. It's for the people, and really, with a purpose to make a difference.
Is Solar a Good Investment for My Family?
It is well-documented that solar increases the value of your home. The reason for this is that it's a home investment that actually produces income. A solar system sits on your roof and generates electricity, and there is a value for each kilowatt of electricity your system produces. In fact, each KW you produce is a KW that you don’t have to purchase from your electric company. And the future value of all of that savings is valuable to the next buyer of your home. Another amazing reason to go solar today - so that you get the economic benefits today, and get more for the sale of your home tomorrow.
How Do I Know if My Home is a Fit for Solar?
Not every home is eligible for solar, so cross your fingers. And let's hope you're one of the lucky ones, and you can save money. There's three main points. Number one is called sun exposure - does your roof (or the location of your solar panels) get enough access to the sun? One of the things we'll do is analyze your sun exposure from satellite images and other technology to make sure that you've got what's called proper solar access. And there's a percentage we're looking for which, as long as you’ve got that you're good to go. Number two is orientation. What direction would your panels be facing? Ideally we would want the panels facing South or West, since that is where the most sunshine hits. So you're looking for the right sun exposure, you're looking for the right orientation. And then there's just number three, are there any structural issues with your house or roof that would make it difficult to mount solar panels? And if it turns out that it doesn't work for solar, no harm done, you got educated and you know it is what it is. But that's the reason why I encourage you to reach out and get a no-cost proposal from us so we can actually do the hard work of analyzing your property and show you exactly how much money you can save by going solar.
Think Solar is too Expensive?
This is one of the biggest questions that everybody has about solar… How do I pay for it? And the old misconception was that it actually took cash to go solar. And people thought, well, solar is expensive, because I have to spend this upfront cash. Well, it could not be further from the truth. Today, in fact, solar is the least expensive option to get energy in most of the United States. And with low interest rates and lots of finance programs, it is typically easy for most homeowners to get zero-down financing. There are two primary ways to finance your solar system today. Number one is a low interest rate loan. And number two is a lease. So let's talk about both options. So a zero down loan means that you can choose a loan term, whether it's five years, 10 years, 15 years, 20 years, or 25 years, we offer all of those, and we offer them at the most competitive rates possible. Now, when you go solar with a zero down loan, what that means is, you finance the system through your loan provider, and instead of paying a monthly bill to your utility, you simply pay a less expensive monthly payment to your loan provider. So you get to keep the difference. For some reason, if you can't get a loan, a lot of times people will choose a lease. This may be because you don't have a tax liability and you can't keep the tax credit. A lease is exactly like it sounds - every single month, you'll pay a lease payment. And you'll pay that usually over 20 years. It's that simple. Your lease payment is going to be less than what you used to pay your utility bill. And you're saving money every single month on your electric bill. We will help you figure out what is best for you. So when you get a proposal from us, our consultants are going to sit down with you. They're going to show you all the different options are going to show you what's best for you. They're going to show you how much money you can save and we're going to make it as easy as humanly possible for you to understand and make your decision.
What is Involved in Going Solar?
So what happens when you sign an agreement to go solar with power? Actually, the agreement is the hardest part! Once you sign your agreement, we do the rest. We will assign you a dedicated project manager that will keep you posted through every step of your project. First, we will schedule your site survey. Next, we create the design that gets submitted to the City to receive a construction permit. Once the permit is received, we schedule your installation, which typically takes 1-3 days depending on the size of your system. Once we complete installing the solar system on your house, we schedule the city inspector and/or your utility company to approve the installation and give you what is called “permission to operate”, or PTO. Once you have PTO, we power on your system and you can enjoy clean power for your home from sunshine. The whole process typically takes 30-60 days. Although much of that time is simply waiting for permits, inspectors and the like.
Do I Need to Buy a Battery?
There are two primary ways that homeowners benefit from owning a battery. The first is to use the battery for backup power. So this is if the grid goes down. If disaster strikes, if there's a hurricane in your area, or a fire, or all the things that we're all dealing with now, on a much more common basis, having a battery will allow you to continue to have electricity in your home, even if your utility company can’t provide it. The second reason is that often you can actually save money by getting a battery if you live in a region with specific rate structures where you would benefit from using stored power from the battery during more expensive times of the day. But in many regions, net metering policy allows you to save money without the need for the battery, unless you want the peace of mind that comes from knowing that your home can provide electricity even when your utility company can’t. You can ask your Powur consultant for more information and they'll be able to give you a detailed proposal of exactly how much a system will cost with a battery if you're interested in one. We work with all the biggest battery manufacturers and we can absolutely make sure that you get taken care of - whichever way is best for you.
Two Options for Purchasing Energy
So let's talk about your options. Really, when it comes to your future with energy, you only have two options. Number one, is you go solar, you choose to actually take control of your power, take your power back, spend less for solar energy, and the energy you need for your home than it currently costs you to get that from your utility, increase the value of your home, be energy independent, and do the right thing for our environment. For goodness sakes, let's put the sunshine doesn't cause pollution, right? So let's stop polluting our air, our land, our water, and let's start powering our lives in a way that as Americans we can really be proud of, we can be proud, we're doing the right thing. We're taking care of future generations. And when history looks back on the actions we took, they're going to know we did the right thing. So that's option number one. And with power, we make that incredibly simple for you. Zero down financing, handling the entire project from start to finish, there's really nothing you need to worry about, we're going to take care of it for you. Now, option number two is you don't do anything. You just stay with your utility. And you already know what that is. Yeah, your lights are probably going to turn on unless there's a big power outage or something. But you're going to spend a lot more for that energy. And you're going to keep paying utility every single month, month after month after month till the day you die. So just think about it. Are you ever not going to need energy? Unless you're planning on moving to a hut in the woods, you're going to be spending money with your utility company. So why not go solar, do it for less and produce your own energy. And by the way, once that loan payment is paid off, if you do use a zero down option, there's no more payment, you just have free energy. Imagine if you weren't spending anything on a monthly basis for energy. And that's where you can get to with solar versus being stuck in a life long, expensive contract forever with a company that you probably don't even really like, be honest. Do you like your utility company? Do you feel like they're taking care of you? Do they have your back? Well, I can tell you that our sincere aim is to serve you. We want to be a better energy provider. We want to save you money. We want to help you feel proud about how you power your home. And we want to get you all the best equipment, the best technology to set you up for the future. So those are your two options. And I leave it to you to choose which one you want to do. But I truly and sincerely hope that you go solar with power and you let us help you save money and accelerate a sustainable energy future for mankind.