If you could get a discount on solar power by teaming up with your neighbours and friends, would you switch over? 1BOG is working toward giving home owners in North American that option.
The San Francisco social enterprise -- which stands for "One Block Off the Grid" -- lets customers check out deals in their area, get a free estimate and sign up to start running their homes with cleaner, greener energy.
It was started by a couple who decided they want to switch to solar, and after doing the research and setting it up, were approached by dozens of other people in the area who wanted to go solar as well.
Now 1BOG "vets solar installers, negotiates great turnkey deals on solar with reputable providers, provides over-the-phone quotes, and gives prospective solar homeowners direct access to homeowners who have already installed solar for unvarnished information and advice," the site explains.
At time of writing this article, 1BOG, a self-proclaimed "mission driven for-profit" has 121,239 members across North America.
Contact Information
One Block Off the Grid (1BOG) website
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Group Solar Deals
One Block Off the Grid (1BOG) Helps Neighbours Get Discounts on Green Energy
Trend Themes
1. Group Solar Deals - Opportunity for solar providers to offer discounted rates to customers who team up with their neighbors and friends for solar installation.
2. Green Energy Switch - Potential for homeowners in North America to switch to cleaner, greener energy through 1BOG's platform.
3. Vetting Solar Installers - Opportunity for 1BOG to establish partnerships with reputable solar installers and negotiate favorable deals for customers.
Industry Implications
1. Solar Power - The solar power industry can benefit from the trend of group solar deals as it opens up new channels for customer acquisition.
2. Renewable Energy - The renewable energy industry can leverage the green energy switch trend to promote adoption of cleaner energy sources.
3. Energy Services - Companies in the energy services industry can explore partnerships with 1BOG to provide turnkey solar solutions to customers.