Does anyone know anything about this 'One Block of the Grid' outfit? Supposedly they put together group buys on PV systems, and are doing another one for the Los Angeles area pretty soon. The are affiliated with the blog gas 2.0, which is how I found them:
Think of 1bog as a business that provides residential buyers for the solar industry. Pretty much like a seller of leads for the industry.
I used 1bog to obtain a slight discount from my installer REC in Phoenix. Like any business they make their money from the installers after contracts are signed.
The principles are solid, obtain a large pool of prospects in targeted geographic markets using online resources, send list to sales crew at solar company, signed contracts, installed product, and happy campers all the way around. This is a booming market and their are installers on every corner looking for that magic lead to generate business.
Clipped from their website:
One Block Off the Grid (1BOG) is a fast-growing San Francisco-based company that runs group purchasing programs for residential solar energy. Our goal is to increase solar adoption dramatically by reducing the price and simplifying the process. 1BOG is a fun, energetic, and collaborative workplace. We love working with our members and solar installers nationwide.