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Schedule a Solar Clarity Call

A one-on-one conversation to help you evaluate whether solar and battery backup make sense for your home.

What is a Clarity Call?

Many homeowners exploring solar feel overwhelmed by conflicting information.

Solar proposals can vary widely, and the details that determine whether a system actually makes sense — utility policies, battery options, system sizing, and electricity usage — are rarely explained clearly.

A Solar Clarity Call is a short consultation designed to help you understand your options before making a major decision.

The goal is simple:

Give you the information you need to decide whether solar is worth exploring further.

What We Discuss During the Call

The 4 Key Components

During the call, we typically review several key topics:

Your Current Electricity Usage and Future Energy Needs

Understanding how your home uses (and will use) electricity is the starting point for evaluating solar.

Your Home

Some homes are better suited for solar than others. We will discuss your home's physical features to see how solar could work for you.

Your Utility Rate Structure

Utility policies and electricity pricing strongly influence the financial performance of solar and battery systems

Solar System Options

We discuss how different system designs may work for your home.

Battery Backup Considerations

Batteries can provide resilience and help manage electricity costs depending on your utility structure.

Financing Options

We explore financing options, and focus on the ones that are best suited to meet your goals for solar.

Your Questions

This conversation is designed to answer the questions most homeowners have before deciding whether solar is right for them.

Who This Call Is For

A Solar Clarity Call is most helpful for homeowners who:

Are considering solar within the next 12–36 months
Want to understand solar and battery options clearly
Prefer education and analysis before making decision

You do not need to be ready to install solar to schedule this conversation.

Many homeowners simply want to understand their options.

Who This Call May Not Be For

This conversation is designed to provide clarity and education.

It may not be the best fit if you:

Are only looking for the lowest solar quote
Want an immediate installation without understanding the system design
Prefer a traditional sales presentation

Our goal is to help homeowners make informed decisions, not rushed ones.

About Upstart Energy

Upstart Energy is an independent solar consultancy that has helped hundreds of homeowners understand solar and battery systems before installation since 2016.

Through our partnership with Powur PBC, we are able to design and deliver solar systems installed by qualified local installation partners.

This model allows homeowners to receive both:

Independent guidance
Access to high-quality solar installation

What Happens After the Call

Depending on your situation, the next step may be:

Reviewing a customized solar system design and battery backup options
Waiting until solar makes more sense in the future

There is no obligation to move forward with an installation.

The goal of the call is simply to help you understand your options.

What Homeowners Say After Their Clarity Call

"The Clarity Call was the most helpful conversation I had before deciding to go solar."

— Mark L, Homeowner

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"I'm grateful to have had this conversation before I signed anything. I realized solar wasn't the right move for us right now."

— Tery S., Clarity Call Client

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Book Your Clarity Call

You can schedule a Solar Clarity Call using the calendar below.

Most conversations take about 30 minutes.

During the call we’ll review your situation and answer any questions you have about solar and battery systems.

Complimentary Bonus for Clarity Call Guests

Everyone who schedules a Solar Clarity Call receives a free digital copy of the Amazon best-selling book Go Solar With Confidence, written by our founder Carol Cole-Lewis.