What customers think
- Pisgah Energy is recognized as a leader in the North Carolina solar industry and is committed to providing clean, reliable, and efficient commercial solar energy solutions.
- The company’s President & Founder, Evan Becka, emphasizes nurturing the growth and development of his team. This suggests a strong internal culture, which often translates into high-quality service for customers.
- A quote from their website states: “I have nothing but praise for Pisgah Energy’s top-notch solar design and development services. If you’re looking for a consultant that is knowledgeable, thoughtful and hard-working, look no further than Pisgah Energy.” This indicates a positive customer experience.
Experience and Expertise
Pisgah Energy has a wealth of experience in solar installations and a highly qualified staff. Here are some key points:
Experience in Solar Installations
- Pisgah Energy has been a leader in the North Carolina solar industry since 2019.
- They provide comprehensive solar and energy storage design, consulting, development, and construction services for commercial, municipal, and institutional clients across the Southeast.
- They have developed solar and energy storage projects for a variety of sectors, including commercial, industrial, retail, office & mixed-use facilities, agriculture, dairy, breweries, farms, municipalities, universities, schools, state agencies, hospitals, utilities, co-ops, and independent power producers.
- They have a proven track record of delivering cost-effective solutions that comply with electrical/building codes and local permitting agency requirements.
- They have worked on projects such as the new solar installations at Contec manufacturing headquarters.
Staff Qualifications
- The team at Pisgah Energy draws on decades of experience in renewable energy design, solar construction, and energy management.
- Their highly skilled design team implements solar power system and energy storage designs that produce maximum energy output while also creating the most cost-effective construction solution.
- They hold unlimited General Contractor licenses in North Carolina and South Carolina, as well as Electrical Contractor licenses in North Carolina and South Carolina.
- Their staff consults on solar and energy storage design, critical/back-up power needs, rate structure evaluation, financial modeling & analysis, financing evaluation, and energy management strategies.
- The company’s President & Founder, Evan Becka, has been in the industry for a long time and has seen significant changes in policy and technological advancement.
Customer Service and Support
Post-Installation Support
- Pisgah Energy provides project planning services to clients at every stage of the process: design, financial analysis, construction administration, and post-installation monitoring.
- Their construction administration services provide continuity throughout the installation and are an important element of success in commercial solar project development.
- Once construction begins, they regularly meet with the contractor to monitor progress on site.
- Their construction manager performs inspections at key milestones to ensure that the project is code compliant and is being built according to plans, specifications, and their high workmanship standards.
Maintenance Services
- While specific maintenance services offered by Pisgah Energy were not found in my search, solar panels typically require minimal maintenance, mainly periodic cleaning and inspection for damage.
- It’s also worth noting that solar panels come with power production warranties of anywhere from 25-30 years and are designed to last for 40+ years.
Customer Service
- Pisgah Energy appears to have a strong commitment to customer service. They serve their clients through insight and expertise derived from 20 years in the industry designing and building customer-centric solar projects.
- They offer technical consulting across all markets served. Their staff consults on solar and energy storage design, critical/back-up power needs, rate structure evaluation, financial modeling & analysis, financing evaluation, and energy management strategies.
- For any complaints or issues, customers can contact Pisgah Energy directly via phone or email.
Local Knowledge
Pisgah Energy has a strong familiarity with local regulations, rebates, and solar incentives. Here are some key points:
Local Regulations
- Pisgah Energy generates cost-effective solutions that comply with electrical/building codes and local permitting agency requirements.
- They serve as the liaison between the utility and the customer and handle the paperwork needed to obtain approval from the utility to construct the project.
- They have a proven track record of delivering solutions that comply with electrical/building codes and local permitting agency requirements.
Rebates and Solar Incentives
- Pisgah Energy’s experts can help determine whether your project qualifies for government incentives or rebates.
- They use the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) as their source to compile many of the cost-saving measures available for commercial and local government solar PV projects in North Carolina.
- They are familiar with the Federal Business Energy Investment Tax Credit (ITC), which is available in all 50 states and is administered by the US Internal Revenue Service.
- They are aware of the changes to the ITC by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which increased the full credit to 30%, expanded the eligible technologies, extended the expiration date, modified the scheduled step-down in value, added new bonus credits, included a direct pay option for non-taxable entities, and set new criteria to qualify for the full credit.
- They are also aware of the upcoming Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit (48E) that will replace the traditional ITC in 2025.
Installation Details
Pisgah Energy appears to handle their installations in-house. They provide comprehensive solar and energy storage design, consulting, development, and construction services for commercial, municipal, and institutional clients. They hold unlimited General Contractor licenses in North Carolina and South Carolina, as well as Electrical Contractor licenses in these states.
Their team draws on decades of experience in renewable energy design, solar construction, and energy management to provide their clients with the highest quality installations at the lowest possible cost. They offer Design-Build contracting services for solar energy systems as a cost-effective way to build and deliver large projects by combining the design and construction phases under one contract. This integrated approach provides greater continuity, accountability, and an increase in quality assurance.
So, it seems that Pisgah Energy does use in-house teams for their installations, which aligns with your point about in-house installation often leading to better quality control and accountability.
Reviews
Positive Reviews
- “The Pisgah Energy team are experts at creating great solar projects for their customers! At Quest, we’ve worked with, literally, hundreds of people in the industry, and Pisgah Energy has some of the very best. They use their extensive knowledge of solar to establish customer-centric, professional project teams. The results are high quality, high-integrity projects where everyone is happy with the outcome”
- “As the most respected purveyor of custom solutions in the industry, Vanguard Furniture appreciates Pisgah Energy’s skill, know-how and experience in crafting a custom solar solution specifically for our needs. Vanguard Furniture partnered with Pisgah Energy and Eagle Solar & Light to design, develop and install five roof-mounted solar projects on our Product Development and Warehouse facilities in Conover, NC. These 1,152 solar panels serve as on-site electrical generation for Vanguard and will produce over 661,900 kWh annually of clean, renewable energy: powering the production of our environmentally conscious furnishings with renewable energy. This is the first phase in converting Vanguard Furniture fully to solar power. We plan to partner with Pisgah Energy at all our manufacturing locations”
- “Pisgah Energy has played a pivotal role in moving our organization toward a cleaner and more sustainable energy future. They handled all of our solar design and analysis needs with timeliness and professionalism. Their knowledge and experience has helped us through every level of the decision making process. We have been very fortunate to have them as a critical part of our energy management team.”
Negative Reviews
We were unable to find specific reviews for Pisgah Energy.
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Areas served
The company has a presence in North Carolina in Asheville.
Services Offered
- System Design: Their team of NABCEP certified solar designers creates designs that produce maximum energy output while also creating the most cost-effective construction solution.
- Project Development: Pisgah Energy simplifies the design and development of solar and energy storage systems, streamlining the entire process for all parties involved. Their construction administration services provide continuity throughout the installation.
- Design-Build Services: They offer Design-Build contracting services for solar energy systems as a cost-effective way to build and deliver large projects by combining the design and construction phases under one contract. This integrated approach provides greater continuity, accountability, and an increase in quality assurance.
- Technical Consulting: In addition to their design and development services, they offer technical consulting across all markets served. Their staff provides technical consultation for solar and energy storage design, critical/backup power needs, rate structure evaluation, and energy management strategies.
Brands Sold
Solar Panels: While specific brands or types of solar panels used by Pisgah Energy are not explicitly mentioned in the available information, they do have a team of NABCEP-certified solar designers who create designs that produce maximum energy output while also creating the most cost-effective construction solution. They start with an energy usage analysis and site evaluation, determining potential energy production, and then produce an estimate of how much solar energy the installation could generate.
Inverters: The type and brand of inverters used by Pisgah Energy are not explicitly stated in the available information. However, their designers create a detailed layout of the solar project, which includes the number and type of panels and inverters.
Batteries: Pisgah Energy also offers energy storage design services. Depending on the purpose you want an energy storage system to serve, they can design a battery system that either stands alone or is paired with a solar array. Batteries can be used to address critical backup needs and peak demand shaving among other applications.
Brand Partnerships: Pisgah Energy has partnered with other companies for certain projects. For example, they partnered with Southern Current to design, develop, and install a roof and ground-mounted solar project at Contec’s headquarters in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Southern Current installed the project utilizing REC 370 solar modules on both the ground and roof-mounted systems.
Licenses & Certifications
State Licenses:
- Pisgah Energy holds unlimited General Contractor licenses in both North Carolina and South Carolina.
- They also have Electrical Contractor licenses in North Carolina and South Carolina.
Industry Certifications:
- Pisgah Energy employs a team of designers who are certified by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP). NABCEP is a globally recognized certification leader in the renewable energy industry.
Insurance Details:
- We couldn’t find specific information about Pisgah Energy’s insurance details.
Warranty
Here are the warranty terms for Pisgah Energy:
Product Warranty:
- Pisgah Energy uses solar panels that come with power production warranties of anywhere from 25-30 years.
- The panels are designed to last for 40+ years.
Installation Work Warranty:
- The warranty terms for the installation work are not explicitly mentioned in the sources we found. However, it’s noted that it’s critical to ensure that the life of your rooftop and the expected life of the solar array are in relative alignment before installing a solar system.
Payment & Financing Options
- Solar Loans:We couldn’t find specific information about solar loans offered by Pisgah Energy.
- Leases: We couldn’t find specific information about leases offered by Pisgah Energy.
- Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs): We couldn’t find specific information about PPAs offered by Pisgah Energy.
Contact Information
Phone Number(s): (828) 615 60 56
Email: rebeccamorris@pisgahenergy.com
Local Offices Addresses: 53 Asheland Ave Suite 103, Asheville, NC, 28801
Headquarter Address: 53 Asheland Ave Suite 103, Asheville, NC, 28801
