Michael F
Summary
TLDRIn this interview, a retired professional from the sustainability sector shares their journey towards a greener lifestyle by opting for solar energy in their retirement home. They discuss the decision to go solar, being the first in their immediate family to do so, and the choice of Green Home Systems for installation due to their timely service commitment. The interviewee, with extensive experience in project management, advises future solar adopters to thoroughly understand contracts and payment schedules before fully committing to a solar project.
Takeaways
- 🌟 The interviewee has a background in selling and installing sustainable solutions and has a strong interest in sustainability.
- 🏠 They retired and built a retirement home with a goal to be as sustainable as possible.
- 🔆 The interviewee had energy-efficient equipment in their previous home and aimed to continue this in their new home.
- 👨👩👧👦 The interviewee is the first in their immediate family to go solar, but not in their extended family or area, indicating solar is common in the region.
- 🌞 The area is described as 'solar friendly,' suggesting a supportive environment for solar energy adoption.
- 📅 The interviewee was looking for a timely installation and chose Green Home Systems due to their promise of completing the installation by August 2023.
- 👷 The local contractor mentioned was reputable but had a longer wait time, which was a factor in choosing Green Home Systems.
- 📝 The interviewee emphasizes the importance of understanding the contract and payment schedule before fully committing to a solar project.
- 💼 Drawing from their experience in running a large business, the interviewee offers advice based on a deep understanding of project management and challenges.
- 📈 The advice given reflects a cautious approach to going solar, highlighting the need for thorough research and understanding of the process.
- 🙏 The interview concludes with a thank you to the interviewee for sharing their insights and experiences with solar energy.
Q & A
Why did the interviewee decide to go solar?
-The interviewee decided to go solar because they had a career in selling and installing sustainability and wanted their retirement home to be as sustainable as possible.
Was the interviewee the first in their family to adopt solar energy?
-The interviewee is the first in their immediate family to go solar, but extended family members and others in the area have already adopted solar energy.
What was the deciding factor in choosing Green Home Systems for the solar installation?
-The deciding factor was the promise of an earlier installation date by Green Home Systems compared to a local contractor who could not start until late 2023.
What was the original goal for the solar system installation date?
-The original goal was to have the solar system installed by July 2023.
What advice does the interviewee have for people new to going solar?
-The interviewee advises understanding the contract fully and being clear about the payment schedule before committing to a solar installation.
What is the interviewee's background in relation to the solar industry?
-The interviewee has a background in running a large business that involved project work related to sustainability, both locally in Colorado and around the country.
How did the interviewee's previous experience influence their decision to go solar?
-The interviewee's previous experience in the sustainability field and the use of energy-efficient equipment in their previous home influenced their decision to go solar in their retirement home.
What was the estimated timeline provided by the local contractor for the solar installation?
-The local contractor estimated that they could not start the installation until October or November 2023.
How did the interviewee's interaction with a sales representative from Green Home Systems influence their decision?
-The interviewee's prior interaction with a sales representative from Green Home Systems, who provided a more favorable installation timeline, influenced their decision to choose Green Home Systems.
What is the significance of understanding the contract and payment schedule when going solar?
-Understanding the contract and payment schedule is crucial to avoid financial surprises and to ensure that the solar installation aligns with the customer's budget and expectations.
How does the interviewee's advice reflect their experience in managing large-scale projects?
-The interviewee's advice reflects their experience in managing large-scale projects by emphasizing the importance of clear communication and understanding of contractual terms and financial commitments.
Outlines
🌞 Decision to Go Solar
The interviewee shares their reasons for going solar, mentioning their retirement and background in selling and installing sustainable equipment. They had energy-efficient equipment in their previous home and aimed for sustainability in their new retirement home.
🌍 Solar Adoption in the Community
The interviewee discusses being the first in their immediate family to go solar but not the first in their extended family. They note that their area is solar-friendly, with many people having solar installations.
🏠 Choosing Green Home Systems
The interviewee explains why they chose Green Home Systems. Initially, they faced delays with a local contractor who couldn't start until late 2023. They turned to Green Home Systems, who promised installation by August 2023, with an initial goal of July 2023.
📝 Advice for New Solar Adopters
Drawing from their experience in running a large business, the interviewee advises potential solar adopters to fully understand the contract and payment schedule before committing. They emphasize the importance of being well-informed about the terms and financial aspects of the installation.
🙏 Gratitude and Closing
The interviewer thanks the interviewee for their time and for answering questions about their solar journey. The interviewee's insights and advice are appreciated.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡solar
💡sustainability
💡retirement home
💡energy efficient equipment
💡Green Home Systems
💡installation
💡contract
💡payment schedule
💡project work
💡Colorado
💡reputable contractor
Highlights
The interviewee retired from a career in selling and installing sustainability.
They had energy-efficient equipment in their previous home.
Sustainability was a goal in building their retirement home.
The interviewee is the first in their immediate family to go solar.
There are many solar installations in their area, indicating it's solar-friendly.
Green Home Systems was chosen for installation due to their promise of an earlier completion date.
The local contractor was booked until late 2023.
Green Home Systems promised installation by August 2023, aiming for July.
The interviewee has extensive experience in project work across the country.
Advice given is to fully understand the contract before committing to a solar project.
Understanding the payment schedule is crucial before going solar.
The interviewee emphasizes the importance of being knowledgeable about the solar installation process.
There is a note of satisfaction with the service provided by Green Home Systems.
The interviewee's experience in the industry provides valuable insights for those considering solar.
The interview concludes with gratitude for the interviewee's time and insights.
Transcripts
well thank you so much for joining me
here today I really appreciate your time
I just have a few questions for you can
you share with us why you decided to go
solar well um I I just finished up and
retired from a career of of uh selling
and installing sustainability so on my
previous home before we built this one
we had had uh energy efficient equipment
in it and uh it was a goal of ours when
we built this home which is our
retirement home home we retiring to um
we wanted to be as sustainable as we
could fantastic and are you the first in
your area area to go solar or the first
out of your friends and family members
to go
solar um as far as my family goes my
immediate family I'm the first extended
family no um and in this area there's a
lot of people that have solar okay great
so solar friendly and can you share with
us why you decided to go with green home
systems
originally well um like like around like
it the issue around the country is is is
getting the installation done um the
local contractor here who is a very
reputable
contractor
um back in April when we started looking
at this actually with them it was March
um they had told me they probably
couldn't get to it until October
November the earliest of
2023 and of course I had spoken with uh
a rep a sales rep from Green home I
think in 2022 or 21 even um and so I
reached out to Green home again and I
was promised we would have the system
installed by August the latest 2023 the
goal was was actually
July of 20 23 so okay and one more
question for you what is some advice you
would give to anyone new to going solar
since I know that you are knowledgeable
when it comes to instulation and
solar well just from retiring from
running a very large business a lot of
project work uh not only locally here in
Colorado but around the country um so I
know what your challenges are being
extended as you are um I would just tell
all all of um you know if anybody asked
me I would just say understand the
contract um and before you buy in 100%
full understand the payment schedule as
well perfect amazing well thank you so
much for your time today and answering
these questions for us
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