Objective Rankings
Make sure you are choosing the right install partner.
The EPC Report Card
This report card was generated based off of hundreds of deals funneled through each of these installers. Some rankings may be blank due to lacking enough data to give a fair score. Rankings change over time.
| Installer Rankings | Software + Tools | Finance Options | Customer Onboarding Process | Pipeline Management + Efficiency | Install Timelines | Funding Timelines/Accuracy | Customer Facing Support | Dealer Support/Communication | Customer Reputation | Adders | Margins | Install Footprint |
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Blue Raven Solar
Blue Raven SolarStreamlined residential projects with clear expectations I. Operations: Blue Raven Solar Prioritizes predictable milestones—site survey, design, permits, utility—so partners and homeowners understand next steps.
II. Customer experience: Proposal walkthroughs emphasize production estimates and scope. Coordinators provide timely status and document requests.
III. Post-install: Practical guidance on monitoring and care, with transparent warranty terms and escalation paths for service issues.
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F
Software + Tools — Grade F Software + Tools - Grade description: Grade F. Deficient: frequent blockers or missing processes; needs major improvement. |
F
Finance Options — Grade F Finance Options - Grade description: Grade F. Deficient: frequent blockers or missing processes; needs major improvement. |
F
Customer Onboarding Process — Grade F Customer Onboarding Process - Grade description: Grade F. Deficient: frequent blockers or missing processes; needs major improvement. |
C
Pipeline Management + Efficiency — Grade C Pipeline Management + Efficiency - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
D
Install Timelines — Grade D Install Timelines - Grade description: Grade D. Limited: noticeable gaps; ownership or timing issues create delays/overheads. |
F
Funding Timelines/Accuracy — Grade F Funding Timelines/Accuracy - Grade description: Grade F. Deficient: frequent blockers or missing processes; needs major improvement. |
B
Customer Facing Support — Grade B Customer Facing Support - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
F
Dealer Support/Communication — Grade F Dealer Support/Communication - Grade description: Grade F. Deficient: frequent blockers or missing processes; needs major improvement. |
B
Customer Reputation — Grade B Customer Reputation - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
B
Adders — Grade B Adders - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
C
Margins — Grade C Margins - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
A
Install Footprint — Grade A Install Footprint - Grade description: Grade A. Excellent: best-in-class maturity, visibility, and outcomes in this category. |
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Empower
EmpowerBalanced value with steady coordination I. Operations: Empower Leans on standard templates and CRM notes to keep paperwork orderly and scheduling on track across teams.
II. Customer experience: Consultants focus on straightforward pricing, financing options, and realistic timelines to reduce surprises.
III. Support: Provides post-install check-ins and routes warranty questions efficiently to the appropriate channel.
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C
Software + Tools — Grade C Software + Tools - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
C
Finance Options — Grade C Finance Options - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
C
Customer Onboarding Process — Grade C Customer Onboarding Process - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
C
Pipeline Management + Efficiency — Grade C Pipeline Management + Efficiency - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
B
Install Timelines — Grade B Install Timelines - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
A
Funding Timelines/Accuracy — Grade A Funding Timelines/Accuracy - Grade description: Grade A. Excellent: best-in-class maturity, visibility, and outcomes in this category. |
B
Customer Facing Support — Grade B Customer Facing Support - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
B
Dealer Support/Communication — Grade B Dealer Support/Communication - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
A
Customer Reputation — Grade A Customer Reputation - Grade description: Grade A. Excellent: best-in-class maturity, visibility, and outcomes in this category. |
C
Adders — Grade C Adders - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
C
Margins — Grade C Margins - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
B
Install Footprint — Grade B Install Footprint - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
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ESD
ESDProcess discipline and documentation clarity I. ESD Operations: Emphasizes checklists, plan set hygiene, and AHJ requirements to minimize revisions and punch items.
II. Customer experience: Communication favors predictability—updates at key milestones and clear responsibilities for each party.
III. Support: Service desk is oriented around response SLAs and documented troubleshooting steps before onsite dispatch.
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B
Software + Tools — Grade B Software + Tools - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
C
Finance Options — Grade C Finance Options - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
C
Customer Onboarding Process — Grade C Customer Onboarding Process - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
C
Pipeline Management + Efficiency — Grade C Pipeline Management + Efficiency - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
C
Install Timelines — Grade C Install Timelines - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
A
Funding Timelines/Accuracy — Grade A Funding Timelines/Accuracy - Grade description: Grade A. Excellent: best-in-class maturity, visibility, and outcomes in this category. |
A
Customer Facing Support — Grade A Customer Facing Support - Grade description: Grade A. Excellent: best-in-class maturity, visibility, and outcomes in this category. |
A
Dealer Support/Communication — Grade A Dealer Support/Communication - Grade description: Grade A. Excellent: best-in-class maturity, visibility, and outcomes in this category. |
B
Customer Reputation — Grade B Customer Reputation - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
D
Adders — Grade D Adders - Grade description: Grade D. Limited: noticeable gaps; ownership or timing issues create delays/overheads. |
C
Margins — Grade C Margins - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
C
Install Footprint — Grade C Install Footprint - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
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Freedom Forever
Freedom ForeverScaled delivery focused on consistent fulfillment I. Freedom Forever Operations: Uses standardized workflows for design, permitting, and interconnection to keep multi-market volume moving.
II. Customer experience: Provides status visibility and structured handoffs between sales, operations, and closeout teams.
III. Support: Warranty administration and performance inquiries follow established processes with defined escalation thresholds.
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A
Software + Tools — Grade A Software + Tools - Grade description: Grade A. Excellent: best-in-class maturity, visibility, and outcomes in this category. |
B
Finance Options — Grade B Finance Options - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
B
Customer Onboarding Process — Grade B Customer Onboarding Process - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
B
Pipeline Management + Efficiency — Grade B Pipeline Management + Efficiency - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
B
Install Timelines — Grade B Install Timelines - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
B
Funding Timelines/Accuracy — Grade B Funding Timelines/Accuracy - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
C
Customer Facing Support — Grade C Customer Facing Support - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
B
Dealer Support/Communication — Grade B Dealer Support/Communication - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
C
Customer Reputation — Grade C Customer Reputation - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
B
Adders — Grade B Adders - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
B
Margins — Grade B Margins - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
A
Install Footprint — Grade A Install Footprint - Grade description: Grade A. Excellent: best-in-class maturity, visibility, and outcomes in this category. |
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Team Sunshine
Team SunshineEducation-first approach with community roots I. Operations: Combines local AHJ familiarity with pragmatic scheduling to align crews, equipment, and inspections.
II. Customer experience: Emphasizes homeowner education—system care, monitoring basics, and realistic production expectations.
III. Support: Offers accessible contacts and simple guidance for warranty claims or future service needs.
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B
Software + Tools — Grade B Software + Tools - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
C
Finance Options — Grade C Finance Options - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
D
Customer Onboarding Process — Grade D Customer Onboarding Process - Grade description: Grade D. Limited: noticeable gaps; ownership or timing issues create delays/overheads. |
C
Pipeline Management + Efficiency — Grade C Pipeline Management + Efficiency - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
C
Install Timelines — Grade C Install Timelines - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
B
Funding Timelines/Accuracy — Grade B Funding Timelines/Accuracy - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
B
Customer Facing Support — Grade B Customer Facing Support - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
B
Dealer Support/Communication — Grade B Dealer Support/Communication - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
A
Customer Reputation — Grade A Customer Reputation - Grade description: Grade A. Excellent: best-in-class maturity, visibility, and outcomes in this category. |
C
Adders — Grade C Adders - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
C
Margins — Grade C Margins - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
C
Install Footprint — Grade C Install Footprint - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
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Bright Planet
Bright PlanetLean scheduling with fast-moving field crews I. Operations: Focus on efficient staging and installation sequences to shorten onsite time where conditions allow.
II. Customer experience: Sets expectations up front and requests prompt document turnaround to maintain target timelines.
III. Support: Provides concise post-install documentation and direction for initiating warranty or maintenance requests.
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D
Software + Tools — Grade D Software + Tools - Grade description: Grade D. Limited: noticeable gaps; ownership or timing issues create delays/overheads. |
D
Finance Options — Grade D Finance Options - Grade description: Grade D. Limited: noticeable gaps; ownership or timing issues create delays/overheads. |
A
Customer Onboarding Process — Grade A Customer Onboarding Process - Grade description: Grade A. Excellent: best-in-class maturity, visibility, and outcomes in this category. |
B
Pipeline Management + Efficiency — Grade B Pipeline Management + Efficiency - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
A
Install Timelines — Grade A Install Timelines - Grade description: Grade A. Excellent: best-in-class maturity, visibility, and outcomes in this category. |
A
Funding Timelines/Accuracy — Grade A Funding Timelines/Accuracy - Grade description: Grade A. Excellent: best-in-class maturity, visibility, and outcomes in this category. |
D
Customer Facing Support — Grade D Customer Facing Support - Grade description: Grade D. Limited: noticeable gaps; ownership or timing issues create delays/overheads. |
D
Dealer Support/Communication — Grade D Dealer Support/Communication - Grade description: Grade D. Limited: noticeable gaps; ownership or timing issues create delays/overheads. |
F
Customer Reputation — Grade F Customer Reputation - Grade description: Grade F. Deficient: frequent blockers or missing processes; needs major improvement. |
A
Adders — Grade A Adders - Grade description: Grade A. Excellent: best-in-class maturity, visibility, and outcomes in this category. |
B
Margins — Grade B Margins - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
C
Install Footprint — Grade C Install Footprint - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
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Lifetime Energy
Lifetime EnergyDesign-forward systems and tidy worksites I. Operations: Puts attention on layout, roof considerations, and electrical details to balance aesthetics with performance.
II. Customer experience: Walkthroughs explain equipment choices, monitoring setup, and what to expect during installation.
III. Support: Clear warranty summaries and guidance on contacting service for inspections, maintenance, or upgrades.
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A
Software + Tools — Grade A Software + Tools - Grade description: Grade A. Excellent: best-in-class maturity, visibility, and outcomes in this category. |
C
Finance Options — Grade C Finance Options - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
A
Customer Onboarding Process — Grade A Customer Onboarding Process - Grade description: Grade A. Excellent: best-in-class maturity, visibility, and outcomes in this category. |
C
Pipeline Management + Efficiency — Grade C Pipeline Management + Efficiency - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
B
Install Timelines — Grade B Install Timelines - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
D
Funding Timelines/Accuracy — Grade D Funding Timelines/Accuracy - Grade description: Grade D. Limited: noticeable gaps; ownership or timing issues create delays/overheads. |
D
Customer Facing Support — Grade D Customer Facing Support - Grade description: Grade D. Limited: noticeable gaps; ownership or timing issues create delays/overheads. |
D
Dealer Support/Communication — Grade D Dealer Support/Communication - Grade description: Grade D. Limited: noticeable gaps; ownership or timing issues create delays/overheads. |
C
Customer Reputation — Grade C Customer Reputation - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
A
Adders — Grade A Adders - Grade description: Grade A. Excellent: best-in-class maturity, visibility, and outcomes in this category. |
A
Margins — Grade A Margins - Grade description: Grade A. Excellent: best-in-class maturity, visibility, and outcomes in this category. |
D
Install Footprint — Grade D Install Footprint - Grade description: Grade D. Limited: noticeable gaps; ownership or timing issues create delays/overheads. |
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Lunex
LunexHands-on coordination and attentive follow-through I. Operations: Project managers track milestones closely and coordinate with utilities and inspectors to reduce friction.
II. Customer experience: Regular check-ins, plain-language answers, and visual updates help homeowners stay informed.
III. Support: Post-install follow-up verifies system activation and provides easy access to warranty documentation.
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B
Software + Tools — Grade B Software + Tools - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
C
Finance Options — Grade C Finance Options - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
C
Customer Onboarding Process — Grade C Customer Onboarding Process - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
B
Pipeline Management + Efficiency — Grade B Pipeline Management + Efficiency - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
D
Install Timelines — Grade D Install Timelines - Grade description: Grade D. Limited: noticeable gaps; ownership or timing issues create delays/overheads. |
B
Funding Timelines/Accuracy — Grade B Funding Timelines/Accuracy - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
A
Customer Facing Support — Grade A Customer Facing Support - Grade description: Grade A. Excellent: best-in-class maturity, visibility, and outcomes in this category. |
A
Dealer Support/Communication — Grade A Dealer Support/Communication - Grade description: Grade A. Excellent: best-in-class maturity, visibility, and outcomes in this category. |
A
Customer Reputation — Grade A Customer Reputation - Grade description: Grade A. Excellent: best-in-class maturity, visibility, and outcomes in this category. |
D
Adders — Grade D Adders - Grade description: Grade D. Limited: noticeable gaps; ownership or timing issues create delays/overheads. |
C
Margins — Grade C Margins - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
D
Install Footprint — Grade D Install Footprint - Grade description: Grade D. Limited: noticeable gaps; ownership or timing issues create delays/overheads. |
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Zeo
ZeoGrowing regional provider with lean operations I. Operations: Focuses on core workflows—survey, design, permitting—while scaling scheduling capacity as volume increases.
II. Customer experience: Sets honest expectations about lead times and communicates required documents early.
III. Support: Provides essential warranty and monitoring information with a path to request service assistance.
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B
Software + Tools — Grade B Software + Tools - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
C
Finance Options — Grade C Finance Options - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
B
Customer Onboarding Process — Grade B Customer Onboarding Process - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
B
Pipeline Management + Efficiency — Grade B Pipeline Management + Efficiency - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
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Install Timelines — Grade — Install Timelines - Grade description: Grade . Not assessed or not applicable. |
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Funding Timelines/Accuracy — Grade — Funding Timelines/Accuracy - Grade description: Grade . Not assessed or not applicable. |
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Customer Facing Support — Grade — Customer Facing Support - Grade description: Grade . Not assessed or not applicable. |
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Dealer Support/Communication — Grade — Dealer Support/Communication - Grade description: Grade . Not assessed or not applicable. |
C
Customer Reputation — Grade C Customer Reputation - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
C
Adders — Grade C Adders - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
B
Margins — Grade B Margins - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
B
Install Footprint — Grade B Install Footprint - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
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Axia
AxiaBalanced proposals and disciplined execution I. Operations: Uses structured planning and AHJ checklists to keep revisions minimal and inspections orderly.
II. Customer experience: Emphasizes clear proposals, equipment transparency, and status updates at key milestones.
III. Support: Warranty guidance, monitoring setup pointers, and contact paths for any performance concerns.
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A
Software + Tools — Grade A Software + Tools - Grade description: Grade A. Excellent: best-in-class maturity, visibility, and outcomes in this category. |
D
Finance Options — Grade D Finance Options - Grade description: Grade D. Limited: noticeable gaps; ownership or timing issues create delays/overheads. |
B
Customer Onboarding Process — Grade B Customer Onboarding Process - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
C
Pipeline Management + Efficiency — Grade C Pipeline Management + Efficiency - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
B
Install Timelines — Grade B Install Timelines - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
B
Funding Timelines/Accuracy — Grade B Funding Timelines/Accuracy - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
C
Customer Facing Support — Grade C Customer Facing Support - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
B
Dealer Support/Communication — Grade B Dealer Support/Communication - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
C
Customer Reputation — Grade C Customer Reputation - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
B
Adders — Grade B Adders - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
A
Margins — Grade A Margins - Grade description: Grade A. Excellent: best-in-class maturity, visibility, and outcomes in this category. |
D
Install Footprint — Grade D Install Footprint - Grade description: Grade D. Limited: noticeable gaps; ownership or timing issues create delays/overheads. |
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Action Solar
Action SolarFull-service installs with craftsmanship focus I. Operations: Coordinates crews and materials to align roofing and electrical steps efficiently during install windows.
II. Customer experience: Provides scope clarity, preparation tips for installation day, and safety expectations for households.
III. Support: Post-install documentation explains monitoring, warranty coverage, and how to request service if needed.
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B
Software + Tools — Grade B Software + Tools - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
C
Finance Options — Grade C Finance Options - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
D
Customer Onboarding Process — Grade D Customer Onboarding Process - Grade description: Grade D. Limited: noticeable gaps; ownership or timing issues create delays/overheads. |
C
Pipeline Management + Efficiency — Grade C Pipeline Management + Efficiency - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
F
Install Timelines — Grade F Install Timelines - Grade description: Grade F. Deficient: frequent blockers or missing processes; needs major improvement. |
B
Funding Timelines/Accuracy — Grade B Funding Timelines/Accuracy - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
C
Customer Facing Support — Grade C Customer Facing Support - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
C
Dealer Support/Communication — Grade C Dealer Support/Communication - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
C
Customer Reputation — Grade C Customer Reputation - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
C
Adders — Grade C Adders - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
B
Margins — Grade B Margins - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
D
Install Footprint — Grade D Install Footprint - Grade description: Grade D. Limited: noticeable gaps; ownership or timing issues create delays/overheads. |
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Spring Solar
Spring SolarHigh-touch onboarding and consistent process control I. Operations: Applies structured project plans with milestone gates for quality and documentation completeness.
II. Customer experience: Sets a predictable rhythm of updates from contract through permission-to-operate.
III. Support: Provides monitoring walkthroughs, warranty summaries, and escalation routes for service questions.
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A
Software + Tools — Grade A Software + Tools - Grade description: Grade A. Excellent: best-in-class maturity, visibility, and outcomes in this category. |
A
Finance Options — Grade A Finance Options - Grade description: Grade A. Excellent: best-in-class maturity, visibility, and outcomes in this category. |
A
Customer Onboarding Process — Grade A Customer Onboarding Process - Grade description: Grade A. Excellent: best-in-class maturity, visibility, and outcomes in this category. |
A
Pipeline Management + Efficiency — Grade A Pipeline Management + Efficiency - Grade description: Grade A. Excellent: best-in-class maturity, visibility, and outcomes in this category. |
C
Install Timelines — Grade C Install Timelines - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
C
Funding Timelines/Accuracy — Grade C Funding Timelines/Accuracy - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
B
Customer Facing Support — Grade B Customer Facing Support - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
B
Dealer Support/Communication — Grade B Dealer Support/Communication - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
A
Customer Reputation — Grade A Customer Reputation - Grade description: Grade A. Excellent: best-in-class maturity, visibility, and outcomes in this category. |
C
Adders — Grade C Adders - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
A
Margins — Grade A Margins - Grade description: Grade A. Excellent: best-in-class maturity, visibility, and outcomes in this category. |
F
Install Footprint — Grade F Install Footprint - Grade description: Grade F. Deficient: frequent blockers or missing processes; needs major improvement. |
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Greenlight Solar
Greenlight SolarData-informed designs with practical guidance I. Operations: Balances modeled production with site realities, permitting requirements, and electrical constraints.
II. Customer experience: Transparent proposals and expectation setting around timelines, inspections, and utility steps.
III. Support: Offers clear contacts for warranty issues and guidance on reading system monitoring dashboards.
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B
Software + Tools — Grade B Software + Tools - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
B
Finance Options — Grade B Finance Options - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
C
Customer Onboarding Process — Grade C Customer Onboarding Process - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
C
Pipeline Management + Efficiency — Grade C Pipeline Management + Efficiency - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
B
Install Timelines — Grade B Install Timelines - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
D
Funding Timelines/Accuracy — Grade D Funding Timelines/Accuracy - Grade description: Grade D. Limited: noticeable gaps; ownership or timing issues create delays/overheads. |
C
Customer Facing Support — Grade C Customer Facing Support - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
C
Dealer Support/Communication — Grade C Dealer Support/Communication - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
B
Customer Reputation — Grade B Customer Reputation - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
C
Adders — Grade C Adders - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
B
Margins — Grade B Margins - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
C
Install Footprint — Grade C Install Footprint - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
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Mayer
MayerExperienced trades approach with code mindfulness I. Operations: Prioritizes workmanship details, conductor routing, labeling, and inspection readiness.
II. Customer experience: Communicates installation plans and prepares homeowners for inspection timing and utility steps.
III. Support: Supplies warranty references and instructions for initiating service or maintenance requests.
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B
Software + Tools — Grade B Software + Tools - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
C
Finance Options — Grade C Finance Options - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
C
Customer Onboarding Process — Grade C Customer Onboarding Process - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
D
Pipeline Management + Efficiency — Grade D Pipeline Management + Efficiency - Grade description: Grade D. Limited: noticeable gaps; ownership or timing issues create delays/overheads. |
B
Install Timelines — Grade B Install Timelines - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
F
Funding Timelines/Accuracy — Grade F Funding Timelines/Accuracy - Grade description: Grade F. Deficient: frequent blockers or missing processes; needs major improvement. |
C
Customer Facing Support — Grade C Customer Facing Support - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
C
Dealer Support/Communication — Grade C Dealer Support/Communication - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
B
Customer Reputation — Grade B Customer Reputation - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
F
Adders — Grade F Adders - Grade description: Grade F. Deficient: frequent blockers or missing processes; needs major improvement. |
D
Margins — Grade D Margins - Grade description: Grade D. Limited: noticeable gaps; ownership or timing issues create delays/overheads. |
C
Install Footprint — Grade C Install Footprint - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
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Tephra
TephraStructured project management with clear milestones I. Operations: Tracks work packages—survey, design, permits, install—to reduce rework and schedule slips.
II. Customer experience: Points of contact remain consistent, with proactive reminders when actions are needed.
III. Support: Provides warranty summaries and a straightforward process to request post-install service.
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C
Software + Tools — Grade C Software + Tools - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
C
Finance Options — Grade C Finance Options - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
C
Customer Onboarding Process — Grade C Customer Onboarding Process - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
D
Pipeline Management + Efficiency — Grade D Pipeline Management + Efficiency - Grade description: Grade D. Limited: noticeable gaps; ownership or timing issues create delays/overheads. |
B
Install Timelines — Grade B Install Timelines - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
B
Funding Timelines/Accuracy — Grade B Funding Timelines/Accuracy - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
C
Customer Facing Support — Grade C Customer Facing Support - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
D
Dealer Support/Communication — Grade D Dealer Support/Communication - Grade description: Grade D. Limited: noticeable gaps; ownership or timing issues create delays/overheads. |
B
Customer Reputation — Grade B Customer Reputation - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
C
Adders — Grade C Adders - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
B
Margins — Grade B Margins - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
C
Install Footprint — Grade C Install Footprint - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
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CPTL
CPTLPartner-friendly communication and predictable funding I. Operations: Maintains disciplined paperwork and milestone verification to support timely funding and closeout.
II. Customer experience: Shares status checkpoints and clarifies responsibilities across sales, ops, and finance flows.
III. Support: Offers clear documentation for warranty claims and ongoing performance questions.
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B
Software + Tools — Grade B Software + Tools - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
B
Finance Options — Grade B Finance Options - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
B
Customer Onboarding Process — Grade B Customer Onboarding Process - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
B
Pipeline Management + Efficiency — Grade B Pipeline Management + Efficiency - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
B
Install Timelines — Grade B Install Timelines - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
A
Funding Timelines/Accuracy — Grade A Funding Timelines/Accuracy - Grade description: Grade A. Excellent: best-in-class maturity, visibility, and outcomes in this category. |
A
Customer Facing Support — Grade A Customer Facing Support - Grade description: Grade A. Excellent: best-in-class maturity, visibility, and outcomes in this category. |
A
Dealer Support/Communication — Grade A Dealer Support/Communication - Grade description: Grade A. Excellent: best-in-class maturity, visibility, and outcomes in this category. |
B
Customer Reputation — Grade B Customer Reputation - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
C
Adders — Grade C Adders - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
B
Margins — Grade B Margins - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
D
Install Footprint — Grade D Install Footprint - Grade description: Grade D. Limited: noticeable gaps; ownership or timing issues create delays/overheads. |
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Infinity
InfinitySteady fulfillment with balanced cost and performance I. Operations: Schedules around AHJ and utility timelines, aiming for predictable inspections and activation.
II. Customer experience: Proposals outline scope, equipment, and production estimates with pragmatic timelines.
III. Support: Provides post-install orientation, warranty details, and a path for service escalation if needed.
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B
Software + Tools — Grade B Software + Tools - Grade description: Grade B. Good: reliable performance with minor variance; processes are predictable. |
C
Finance Options — Grade C Finance Options - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
D
Customer Onboarding Process — Grade D Customer Onboarding Process - Grade description: Grade D. Limited: noticeable gaps; ownership or timing issues create delays/overheads. |
C
Pipeline Management + Efficiency — Grade C Pipeline Management + Efficiency - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
C
Install Timelines — Grade C Install Timelines - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
C
Funding Timelines/Accuracy — Grade C Funding Timelines/Accuracy - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
C
Customer Facing Support — Grade C Customer Facing Support - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
D
Dealer Support/Communication — Grade D Dealer Support/Communication - Grade description: Grade D. Limited: noticeable gaps; ownership or timing issues create delays/overheads. |
C
Customer Reputation — Grade C Customer Reputation - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
C
Adders — Grade C Adders - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
C
Margins — Grade C Margins - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
C
Install Footprint — Grade C Install Footprint - Grade description: Grade C. Fair: mixed performance; processes exist but are applied inconsistently. |
Scoring Method
Software/ Tools: ranking of proposal tools and ease of use as well as any apps.
Finance Options: How diversified is the finance portfolio. (Freedom was a C since they only had Mosaic but have been moved to a B since they now have Credit Human and Enfin as loan options)
Customer Onboarding Process: Includes learning curve for platform being used, number of steps, how easy it is to schedule a site survey, how many docs are needed etc.
Pipeline Management + Efficiency: How well do projects move post sale, how easy it is to track, how long to jobs stay stagnant etc.
Install timelines: speed to install
Funding Timelines/ Accuracy: How quickly post install does an EPC pay and is it accurate.
Customer facing support: Does the EPC provide a project manager and customer outreach or does it entirely fall on the rep. Do they have a number for an office to call to talk to someone or is it all through email or ai
Dealer Support/ Communication: How easy it to get problems solved. How fast is the response time to questions/ issues and is there a dedicated team
Customer Reputation: If a customer goes on google are they going to be happy with what they find. Does the company have a brand that customers in the region will recognize
Adders: Are the adder lists reasonable, can you easily memorize the adder sheet, are they including things like “base panel adders” or “software fees”
Margins: After all is said and done how healthy are the payouts. Do jobs get clobbered with adders, are redlines too high, are dealer fees to high.
Install Footprint: How many markets covered by an EPC. One state, regional, national etc.