Frequently Asked Questions From Contractors

What is EnergySavvy.com?

EnergySavvy.com connects accredited, high-quality energy and home performance contractors to personally-screened homeowners ready to take action toward an energy efficient home. We reach, engage and qualify homeowners who are interested in doing energy audits and retrofits, and then make personal referrals to high-quality building performance contractors and energy auditors.

What kind of contractors and auditors will I be listed with (and potentially competing for jobs with)?

Only the best ones who are focused on whole home energy efficiency. We look for contractors and auditors with credentials like BPI Certified Professional (for individuals), BPI Accreditation (for the company), Certified HERS Raters, Home Performance with ENERGY STAR participants and other regionally-specific certifications. We screen our contractors as they sign up, checking for licenses, insurance and industry certification status. If you see anyone listed on our site that you don't think belongs, let us know.

What other benefits do I get from joining EnergySavvy?

Besides being a source for high quality business referrals, EnergySavvy helps you grow your business through:

  • Online Presence: Profile page for your company on our website where you can highlight your business.
  • "Ask an Expert" Opportunities: When homeowners are in the research stage and not yet ready to start a project, they ask questions. When we've got questions from homeowners in your area, we give you a chance to answer them. We highlight and publicize the responses so other homeowners see you as a expert in the area.
  • Online Marketing Advice: Our team includes experts in the online marketing field. We know that we'll likely represent only a portion of your marketing efforts. So we'll help you with expert advice on topics like "How Not to Waste Money on Google", "Search Engine Optimization for Home Performance Contractors" and "The Energy Contractor's Guide to Twitter and Facebook".

How does EnergySavvy compare to ServiceMagic or other online lead services?

  1. Energy Efficiency Focused: EnergySavvy specializes in contractors and auditors who can help homeowners with whole-home energy efficiency upgrades. Our focus allows us to get to know the relatively small group of contractors nationwide who really understand home energy testing and retrofits. A general contractor or handyman who's building a gazebo doesn't fit into EnergySavvy.
  2. Informed and Knowledgeable Homeowners: Our website is designed for homeowner education so that our leads understand whole-home energy efficiency and know to expect from energy auditors. They are aware of the tax credits and rebates they can use to pay for projects.
  3. Direct Connection: Because our leads are free once you're listed on our site, homeowners can contact you directly, taking out the annoying middleman. This means you'll get to connect with a homeowner when they're most interested in making energy efficiency improvements in their home.