Sunlogix Energy was accepted into the Pearl Network of Contractors, granting the Coachella Valley solar company the ability to offer customers third-party certified reports and appraisal addendums. These resources assist homeowners in accurately capturing the full value of their solar investment for resale and appraisal purposes.
“For years and years, Realtors and appraisers have had trouble apprising and assigning a value to solar systems,” Nate Lewis, chief operating officer of Sunlogix Energy, said. “Consequently, homeowners have been left without a reliable way to document their investment. Now, through Pearl Certification, Sunlogix Energy helps safeguard customers' financial investment for home improvements by providing appraisal documentation about the improvements they make in their home.”
By partnering with businesses and public entities, Pearl Certification is building a market for sustainable, energy-efficient housing through their certification report and completed appraisal addendum. Only contractors in the Pearl Network can offer Pearl Certification on all of their installations. By being accepted into the network, Sunlogix Energy can provide homeowners with options that utilize renewable energy and decrease energy dependance while maximizing investment return.
"The amount of value that a Pearl Certification provides the homeowner is what sets it apart from the other accreditations and certifications in the industry," Lewis said. "Handing your Realtor a detailed appraisal addendum that is third-party certified by a company that is partnered with the U.S. Department of Energy, The Appraisal Institute and Energy Star provides far more value than saying that the company that installed my solar was accredited and follows best practices."
He notes how Pearl Certification is a unique classification that makes Sunlogix Energy a leader in its field.
"Being a Pearl Certified Contractor, which less than 5% of contractors can say nationwide, is exciting and humbling, but it wasn't about putting another plaque on the wall that says how great Sunlogix is," Lewis said, citing the value of this report to customers as the real driver.
Pearl Certification is not the only feature that makes Sunlogix Energy stand out. According to Lewis, Sunlogix Energy is the Coachella Valley’s highest-rated, locally-owned solar company.
"We have been voted Best of Desert for the past three years running and pride ourselves in providing our customers with the best solar, service and savings. We are a Certified Installer of Tesla Powerwall and offer Maxeon, Panasonic, REC and QCEll Panels," he said. An ownership team with over 30 years of combined solar experience is another advantage of working with this company that has offices in Palm Desert and Newport Beach, according to Lewis.
Besides looking for a company with Pearl Certification, he said, anyone in the market for solar installation also should seek a professional with more than one brand of products in order to guarantee the best fit for their home.
"Having options and being educated about them ensures the homeowner gets what is best for them. If you talk to a company that only offers one manufacturer, make sure to get a second quote," Lewis said. He also advised that panels should feature a low-temperature coefficient, which is best suited for hot climates, and offer a comprehensive warranty of at least 25 years.
Additionally, those in the market for inverters will want to take advantage of the latest technology for its efficiency and power capabilities. Other considerations are how the system will be fixed to the home and whether it's the right size to best do the job.
In conclusion, Lewis said, "Make sure that you work with a contractor like Sunlogix that uses the most advanced modeling software available so that you have realistic expectations about what solar can do for you."