What is a Florida Keys Solar Co-op?
Florida Solar One, arguably one of the most qualified and respected solar companies in Florida and the Florida Keys warns customers regarding false promises made by the Washington DC based outfit behind the Florida Keys Solar Co-op. These people are a very profitable “not for profit” calling themselves neighbors and experts. Neither are true and a substitute for proven local qualified and licensed solar contractors.
We have said it many times that solar has become a sunny place for shady people and there is no shortage of solar “companies” seeking to grab some cash in the Florida Keys. Perhaps the winner in this losers race is comes from an outfit who says their business started when a couple of teenagers asked their mom “why can’t we have solar”? Perhaps a few obvious reasons aside that is cute but, no these people are not your neighbor, licensed professionals nor experts at anything. Any real contracting company in Florida that actually builds solar energy systems knows it takes four (4) professional licensed to pull a permit to install solar in Florida. The state has some of the most robust consumer protection laws when it comes to contracting and construction so why ask a kid from Washington DC what is best for your Florida Keys home?
This Washington DC based outfit running the show on this Florida Keys Solar Co-op does not have a single person (in their organization) with any actual construction, electrical or engineering experience. They don’t even have a certificate from an online solar course let alone a professional license. Falsely claiming to be solar experts, supporters and the go to source for low cost, high quality and fast solar installations is not a crime but, certainly suspicious.
Truth is these “not your neighbor” know it alls exist only to rake a $600 fee off of every solar installation done by qualified professionals. They use volunteers, online fake news and webinars to entice membership, beg for donations, likes and followers. None in the company has designed, built or install anything, ever! They know nothing about the very unique environment, ecosystem and challenges of building anything in the high heat, winds and salt of the Florida Keys but, local companies certainly do!
For the best results, please do not consider the solar neighbors cash grabbing Florida Keys Solar co-op but, instead call a proven local solar company and keep our Keys solar and electrical workforce local and in business. None from the mainland can match the cost and speed of installations of a Florida Keys local solar company. There are at least three (3) long term quality solar companies residing in the Florida Keys with proven experience and expertise that would love to earn your business. We are happy to share their names and numbers for any real Florida Keys neighbor of ours anytime.
Think globally but, actually locally and do not be misled by any Florida Keys solar co-op from “not your neighbors” out of DC and hire Florida Keys licensed and insured contractors for the best results.