Partnership will make it easier to connect solar customers with solar installers through FindSolar.com, increasing the use of solar energy across the U.S.
SAN DIEGO: October 16, 2008 - Seattle-based Cooler Planet announced today its strategic partnership with the
American Solar Energy Society (ASES). Through the partnership ASES gains access to Cooler Planet's technology
and consulting services, which will power FindSolar.com's free service and increase consumer access to information
about solar power, as well as qualified solar installers in North America.
The partnership will provide solar installers with pre-screened customers ready to transition to solar, and
enable customers to access information they need more quickly and more easily than before.
Cooler Planet provides free online assessment tools, educational resources, and consultation services to home
and business owners considering solar installations. The company
(www.coolerplanet.com) also partners with a network of solar installers
across North America and connects them with pre-screened customers from their local area.
ASES Director Brad Collins stated, "Nearly 700,000 homeowners and businesses have turned to FindSolar.com to get
free online solar estimates and to find a solar installer. This partnership with Cooler Planet will make it easier
for customers to go solar, and to connect them with certified solar installers."
Cooler Planet President Tom Staples agrees: "Anything we can do to help consumers who want a one-stop experience
in their search for solar resources and installers is a win-win for the ecosystem. ASES is a world-class resource
to consumers, and powered by Cooler Planet, we can help the organization expand its offering for the benefit of
the industry."
About Cooler Planet
Cooler Planet is an online resource dedicated to helping home and business owners who are considering solar and renewable
energy. The company specializes in matching pre-qualified residential and commercial customers with local alternative
energy suppliers on a pay-per-lead basis. With nearly 100 participating solar integrators and a national service
footprint, Cooler Planet is the market leader in the rapidly-growing solar and renewable energy market.
About FindSolar.com
The mission of FindSolar.com is to serve as a convenient, user-friendly means for home and small commercial building
owners to make preliminary evaluations of solar energy options for their location, and to help find qualified solar
professionals who can design, install and service solar energy systems.
About American Solar Energy Society (www.ases.org)
Established in 1954, the American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is the nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing
the use of solar energy, energy efficiency, and other sustainable technologies in the U.S.