Renee Barry

Summary

In this interview, a couple shares their positive experience with a solar sales manager named Itai, who was responsive and informative during their decision-making process. They chose to go solar for environmental and financial reasons, with the husband being a plant biology professor and the wife a CPA. As the first in their area to adopt solar energy, they feel like pioneers and are now seen as local ambassadors for solar power, inspiring potential change in their community.

Takeaways

• 😀 The interviewee had a positive experience with their sales manager, Itai, who was responsive and informative.
• 🌿 The decision to go solar was influenced by environmental consciousness and a background in plant biology.
• 💰 The interviewee, being a CPA, was aware of the tax incentives associated with solar energy, which played a role in the decision.
• 🚗 The need for a new commuter car and a new roof provided a timely opportunity to invest in solar energy.
• 🌟 The interviewee's household is the first in their area to go solar, which was initially intimidating.
• 🗣️ They are now seen as ambassadors for solar energy in their area, receiving many questions from neighbors.
• 🔄 The interviewee believes that as they see a return on their investment, it could influence others to consider solar.
• 🏡 Being the first in the area to go solar puts them on the 'bleeding edge' of solar adoption in their community.
• 🤔 There is an implication that the interviewee is unsure of the extent to which they are inspiring others to go solar.
• 🚀 The interviewee anticipates that solar adoption will increase in the coming years in their area.

Q & A

What was the interviewee's experience with their sales manager named Itai?

The interviewee had a very positive experience with Itai, who was responsive and informative during their initial exploration of going solar.

What were the main reasons for the interviewee's decision to go solar?

The decision was influenced by environmental consciousness, awareness of carbon emissions, and the tax incentives associated with solar energy.

What is the interviewee's husband's profession and how does it relate to their decision to go solar?

The husband is a professor of plant biology at West Virginia University, which has made them more aware of environmental impacts, contributing to their decision to go solar.

How does the interviewee's profession as a CPA relate to their choice to invest in solar energy?

As a Certified Public Accountant, the interviewee is aware of the financial benefits and tax incentives of solar energy, which played a role in their decision.

What circumstances led the interviewee to move forward with installing solar panels?

The need for a new commuter car and a new roof aligned, making it an opportune time to invest in solar energy.

Was the interviewee the first in their area to install solar panels?

Yes, they were the first in their area to go solar, which they found intimidating.

How does the interviewee feel about being pioneers in solar energy in their area?

They feel like they are on the 'bleeding edge' and are now seen as ambassadors for solar energy in their area.

What kind of inquiries does the interviewee receive from their neighbors regarding solar energy?

They receive a lot of questions from neighbors who are curious about solar energy, possibly considering it for themselves.

Does the interviewee believe their investment in solar will influence others in their area?

They believe that once they show a real return on their investment, it could change some minds and inspire others to go solar.

What is the interviewee's outlook on the future of solar energy in their area?

They anticipate that attitudes towards solar energy will change in the coming years as more people become aware of its benefits.

How did the interview conclude and what was the final sentiment expressed by the interviewee?

The interview concluded with thanks being exchanged, and the interviewee expressed excitement for the future of their solar journey.