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The Solar Matchmaker: Your Personalized Solar Blueprint

Step 1: What is Your Main Goal?

Answer 6 simple questions, and we’ll build you a personalized solar blueprint in under 60 seconds. Start by choosing your primary motivation below.

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Save Money

Get the best return on investment and lower my electric bill.

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Backup Power

Keep essentials running during a power outage.

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Go Green

Maximize self-sufficiency and run on clean energy.

Step 2: How Big is Your Home?

This helps us estimate your total energy needs.

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Small Home

Under 1,500 sq ft

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Medium Family Home

1,500 – 3,000 sq ft

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Large Home

Over 3,000 sq ft

Step 3: How’s Your Sunshine?

Be honest! This is crucial for calculating your system’s real-world production.

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Full Sun

My roof gets direct sun all day long.

Mixed Sun & Shade

It gets decent sun for part of the day.

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Mostly Shady

My roof is mostly covered by trees.

Step 4: What is Your Roof Made Of?

This helps us understand the installation requirements for your system.

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Asphalt Shingles

The most common type of roof.

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Tile or Slate

Requires special mounting hardware.

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Metal Roof

Good for solar, but needs specific clamps.

Step 5: Do You Have an Electric Vehicle?

This is a major factor in your energy needs and potential savings.

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Yes, I do

I want to power my car with the sun.

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Not yet, but soon!

I want my system to be ready for an EV.

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No, and no plans

This is just for my home’s power.

Step 6: What’s Your Approach to Budget?

This helps us recommend the right type of equipment for your financial goals.

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Best Value

I want the fastest possible payback period.

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Balanced

A smart mix of performance and cost.

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Premium Tech

I want the best, most efficient technology available.

Your Personalized Solar Blueprint:

Based on your unique situation, we’ve designed a system to match. Here’s your high-level overview:

The Engine: System Size & Panels

The Fuel Tank: Home Battery

The Foundation: Roof & Installation

The Payoff: Your Bottom Line

Remember, the 30% Federal Tax Credit and any state incentives can significantly shorten this timeframe!

Thinking about going solar? It’s an exciting idea—clean energy, lower bills, and freedom from the grid. But the moment you start researching, your excitement can turn into pure confusion. You’re flooded with aggressive sales pitches, confusing quotes, and a dozen different brands all claiming to be the “best.”

The truth is, many solar companies sell pre-packaged “bundles” that might not be right for your home. A pushy salesperson might try to sell you a system that’s too big, or a battery you don’t actually need, just to inflate their commission. They count on you being too overwhelmed to question the details.

This tool is designed to change that.

We built this simple “Solar Matchmaker” to cut through the noise and the sales tactics. By answering these simple questions about your life—not about technical jargon—you’ll get a clear, unbiased blueprint of what your home actually needs. This is your personal cheat sheet. Use it to understand the basics before you even talk to a salesperson, so you can walk into that conversation with confidence.

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Let’s build your perfect solar system in the next two minutes.

How to Use Your Solar Blueprint

Your personalized blueprint above is the most powerful tool you have. It’s your starting point, giving you a clear, unbiased estimate of the system size, panel count, and battery needs that are right for you.

Now what?

Your next step is to take this blueprint and use it as a benchmark when you talk to installers. The #1 rule of going solar is get multiple quotes. Never go with the first company you talk to. We recommend getting at least three free quotes from certified, local installers.

When an installer gives you a proposal, compare it to your blueprint.

  • Is their recommended system size similar to yours? If it’s much bigger, ask them to justify exactly why.
  • Are they pushing a massive battery when your main goal was just saving money? Now you know to question it.
  • Does their quote include the key components like a quality inverter and all necessary permits?

This blueprint is your defense against being oversold and your guide to making a smart, confident investment. You’re not just buying solar panels; you’re buying two decades of energy freedom. Now you have the knowledge to do it right.

Vecharged is the consumer education platform of the Electricity Delivery Forum, an organization dedicated to the professional discussion of energy infrastructure and policy.
The experts at the Forum recognized a critical gap: while industry professionals had a place to discuss the future of the grid, there was no trusted resource dedicated to helping homeowners and consumers navigate these changes in their own lives.
Vecharged was created to fill that gap. We ground our practical, hands-on advice in a deep, foundational understanding of the broader energy landscape, ensuring our content is not only useful but also accurate and forward-looking.

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