Erus Energy
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Author: Rebecca Graham
Erus Energy was founded in 2004 and currently serves more than 15,000 residential solar customers across Arizona, Texas, and New Mexico. The solar company provides multiple financing options as well as additional home improvement services. In 2018, the solar installation company was named a "Top 500 Solar Contractor" by Solar Power World magazine.
Top Ranked Companies
The Good
- Premier Solar Equipment
- Buy, Loan, Lease, or PPA
- Solar Energy Storage
- Maintenance and Repair
Premier Solar Equipment
Erus Energy offers homeowners some of the best solar panels and solar inverters available today. SunPower solar panels, widely considered to be top-of-the-line, and average around 22.8 percent energy efficiency, which is second to none.Meanwhile, the company sources its solar micro inverters from Enphase, an industry leader in solar energy monitoring and conversion technology.
Solar solutions from both SunPower and Enphase come with solar industry-leading 25-year equipment warranties, which means every Erus Energy solar energy system is protected against product defects for its entire lifetime.
Buy, Loan, Lease, or PPA
Erus Energy customers have multiple financing options available to them. Depending on the homeowner's energy needs and budget, Erus Energy's solar experts might recommend one or more of the following alternatives:
- Cash Purchase — buy the system out of pocket, and receive a 26 percent federal investment tax credit
- Solar Loan — finance the solar system for zero money down, and still receive the federal tax credit
- Solar Lease — "rent" the solar system for no money upfront at a monthly rate that's lower than your current electric bill
- Solar PPA — only pay for the energy your system produces each month, at a fixed rate, for less than the monthly utility bill
Solar Energy Storage
Homeowners can add Erus Energy's solar backup battery, which can harness excess solar power the system produces and use it during the night time or in the event of a power outage. Erus Energy's battery solutions can easily integrate with any existing system.
Maintenance and Repair
The Erus Assurance plan is designed to provide ongoing maintenance and repair to customers' solar panel systems, and include the following services:
- System Monitoring
- Preventative Maintenance Visits
- Remote Troubleshooting with Customer Service
- New Roof Removal and Installation
- System Upgrades
- And More
The Bad
- Limited Availability
- Short Workmanship Warranty
- Not NABCEP Certified
Limited Availability
Erus Energy is only available in three states (New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas). Promoting verified Erus Energy reviews can be an effective way for the company to stand apart from the competition.
Short Workmanship Warranty
Erus Energy only attaches a two-year workmanship warranty to its solar installation projects, which is considered on the low end when compared to leading solar providers that offer 10 or even 25 years. The workmanship warranty is designed to protect the system from defects caused during the installation process.
Not NABCEP Certified
The company does not appear to have a certification from the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP), a highly regarded organization that produces the most rigorous certification programs in the solar industry. While this in no way implies poor installation quality on the part of the company, an NABCEP certification can indicate to customers that a solar installer's technicians have undergone advanced, additional training to ensure solar panel systems are installed properly.
The Bottom Line
Erus Energy installs qualify solar energy systems and provides customers with a variety of financing options to help them invest in clean, renewable energy while also saving on their utility bill. Its short workmanship warranty and lack of NABCEP certification may set the company at a disadvantage to competing solar providers, but customers from Phoenix to Austin are encouraged to obtain a quote from Erus Energy.
