Researching solar, you have probably noticed that after a while, many companies start to sound the same. Similar equipment. Similar promises. Similar pricing.
So how do you know which solar company has actually earned your trust, and which one has simply earned your attention?
That is where NABCEP accreditation comes in.
What Is a NABCEP Accredited Company?
NABCEP, the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners, is one of the most respected organizations in the solar industry.
NABCEP Company Accreditation is the highest-level company accreditation available through the organization for PV installation companies. NABCEP describes it as the most prestigious accreditation a PV installation company can earn in the renewable energy industry.
Earning it is not a matter of filling out a form and getting a badge for your website. A company must meet NABCEP’s requirements for staffing, policies, quality, safety, and business practices. It must also pass a minimum of three randomly selected inspections of completed installations.
In other words, the company must prove it can exceed the standard, not simply say that it does.
Why Does NABCEP Accreditation Matter?
You would not choose a contractor for a major project based solely on how good their sales pitch sounds. You would want to know they have the experience, training, processes, and track record to do the job correctly. Solar should be no different.
Your solar system will be on your home for decades. The company you choose is responsible for more than putting panels on your roof. The quality of the design, installation, safety practices, equipment, and customer support can all affect your experience and investment.
NABCEP accreditation gives you something a sales pitch cannot: independent accountability to a recognized industry standard.
NABCEP-accredited companies commit to:
- High-quality installation standards
- Hiring fully trained and qualified staff
- Safe work practices
- Accountability to their customers
Because completed installations are independently inspected as part of the accreditation process, the standard is not based solely on what a company says about itself.
What Are You Giving Up If You Choose a Company Without It?
A company does not have to be NABCEP Accredited to install solar. So, if you choose a company without it, you are not necessarily choosing a bad installer. But you are choosing a company without this specific layer of third-party validation and accountability.
You will not have the same NABCEP accreditation process telling you that the company has met its benchmark requirements for staffing, policies, and passed the required independent installation inspections.
Think about it this way: if two companies are offering similar equipment at similar prices, but one has voluntarily gone through an independent accreditation process designed to verify its standards, why wouldn’t you want to know that?
The panels may look the same. The proposal may look the same. The price may even look the same. But the company behind the system is not the same.
What Makes This Different in Raleigh?
Yes Solar Solutions is proud to be the only NABCEP Accredited solar company serving the Raleigh area and one of eleven in the country.
When you are comparing solar installers in the Triangle, you have an opportunity to choose a company that has gone through an additional layer of scrutiny and demonstrated that it meets NABCEP’s standards.
That is more meaningful than simply putting a certification logo on a website. It is a standard we have to maintain.
Our Commitment to Excellence
We have been helping North Carolina homeowners make the switch to solar for 17 years, and we believe that experience comes with a responsibility: to keep getting better.
That is why we invest in training, education, qualified professionals, quality processes, and industry standards that hold us accountable. NABCEP accreditation is one more way we can show you that commitment rather than simply tell you about it.
When you are trusting a company with your home and a long-term investment, “trust us” is not enough. We believe you should have reasons to.
Thinking About Going Solar?
You do not need to become a solar expert to choose a solar company with confidence. But you should know what to look for.
As you compare your options, look beyond the equipment and the price. Look at the company behind the proposal, and the standards they have put themselves through to earn your trust.
If you are considering solar for your home, we are here to answer your questions, explain your options, and help you decide whether solar is the right fit for you.
