Partnership empowers SolarReviews.com consumers with NABCEP-certified solar providers and installers; further aiding in their evaluation and selection process; boosting consumer confidence

LAKEWOOD, Colo., Sept. 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- SolarReviews.com, the leading destination for customer reviews in the solar industry, has partnered with NABCEP, the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners, to integrate NABCEP certifications and credentials into the expansive SolarReviews.com website. NABCEP is a highly respected and well-established national certification organization for renewable energy professionals. ClicktoTweet

As of September 2017, SolarReviews.com has received more than 22,000 unsolicited reviews on solar installers across the U.S. "With the addition of the NABCEP certifications, our visitors now have more information to aid in their solar decision process further boosting consumer confidence," explained Jamie Lakes, Director of Business Development of SolarReviews.com. "Achieving NABCEP certification is a great achievement in the solar industry and we are proud to partner with them."

NABCEP develops and implements credentialing programs for practitioners in the fields of renewable and sustainable energy and energy efficiency technologies and an accreditation program for residential photovoltaic installation companies. Through the SolarReviews.com platform, consumers can now identify NABCEP Certified individuals, NABCEP Accredited companies, and NABCEP Registered training providers.

Customer reviews of services offered by contractors, like solar installers, are one of the most important ways potential consumers can learn about service providers. They provide customers with invaluable information on the services a contractor offers including their customer service, installation, maintenance performance, whether they performed services on time and as expected, and more.

"We are continually looking for ways to raise industry standards and promote consumer confidence," explained Shawn O'Brien, Executive Director, NABCEP. "By working together, we can provide today's consumers with valuable information about NABCEP Certified Professionals' commitment to achieving and maintaining high industry standards which will assist consumers during the selection process. We're confident that consumers who visit SolarReviews.com to make an informed decision when choosing a renewable energy installation company will see the benefit of selecting NABCEP Certified Professionals and Accredited Companies, and that the value of NABCEP's certifications will be reflected in their reviews."

In addition, SolarReviews.com will create a special section for solar training providers that will include company information, partnerships and accreditations.

SolarReviews.com is exhibiting at the largest solar show in North America, Solar Power International, being held next week, September 10-13 in Las Vegas (booth #2863).

About NABCEP

The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) is the most respected, well-established and widely recognized national certification organization for professionals in the field of renewable energy. NABCEP offers entry level knowledge assessment, professional certification, and company accreditation programs to renewable energy professionals throughout North America. NABCEP's mission is to develop and implement quality credentialing and certification programs for practitioners by supporting and working closely with professionals and stakeholders in the renewable energy and energy efficiency industries.

About SolarReviews.com

SolarReviews.com is the leading destination for customer reviews in the solar industry, with more than 3,500 solar installer partners and 21,000 customer-generated reviews of solar installers and manufacturers nationwide. SolarReviews.com has more than 3 million unique visitors annually and offers free tools and resources that inform and engage consumers, including its sister sites: Solar-Estimate.org and SolarPanelTalk.com. At SolarReviews.com users can quickly and easily get ratings and reviews of local solar installers simply by inputting their ZIP code. They can also get free, no-obligation, no hassle quotes from solar installers that best fit their criteria.