In today’s solar and energy storage market, opportunity isn’t the problem, knowing which projects are worth your time and resources is. That’s where ETB Consulting comes in. Our flexible, on-demand service is built to help teams quickly evaluate solar and storage opportunities and focus on the ones with the highest potential. Whether you’re developing a new project or reassessing an existing one, our team partners with you every step of the way to increase accuracy, uncover opportunity, and de-risk development. By combining detailed financial modeling, feasibility analysis, and proposal structuring with deep market expertise and technical system design, ETB Consulting gives developers, EPCs, and energy users the actionable insights they need to maximize savings per site and allocate resources where they’ll have the greatest impact.
Here are five ways a solar and energy storage consultant can help ensure your efforts lead to long-term returns for your customers’ projects.
Spot High-Impact Opportunities from the Start
Not every project makes financial sense and is worth pursuing. Low utility rates, restrictive net metering caps, and small demand charges can all diminish a project’s ability to pencil. In many cases, it’s also about intent. Is the project driven by need or want? When resiliency or sustainability is the primary goal, financial ROI might not be the only metric to weigh.
That’s why our team starts with a deep dive into the site’s utility tariff, demand charges, TOU windows, and load profile. We look for telltale signs of opportunity like load spikes, demand charges above $15/kW, or TOU rate spreads greater than $0.10/kWh, which suggests energy storage could add meaningful value. Our job is to flag those early and help you avoid sinking time into projects with low upside.
Model Real-World Performance, Not Theoretical Results
We often meet customers after they’ve spent weeks modeling a project themselves, only to discover the results didn’t hold up. Most of the time, the issue traces back to overly optimistic assumptions, incorrect rate selection, or misapplied NEM policies.
With ETB Consulting, your project is modeled using ETB Developer by a team that understands the nuances of rate structures, site load profiles, and regional incentive frameworks. We also simulate field-level dispatch scenarios using ETB Controller, so you get a realistic picture of what your system will actually do once it’s deployed. Our goal isn’t to make the numbers look good, it’s to make sure they’re right.
Find More Value in Every Project with Program Stacking
Stacking multiple value streams is one of the best ways to improve ROI, but it’s also one of the trickiest parts of development. From SGIP and LCFS RECs to ConnectedSolutions, Clean Peak Standard, DRAM, and other DR programs, there’s no shortage of programs to explore—but it’s tough to know where to start.
We help our clients model, qualify for, and enroll in relevant programs, and ensure those value streams are accurately reflected in the financial model. In one recent project, we helped a California customer capture SGIP, LCFS, and ConnectedSolutions revenue—three streams they hadn’t considered combining. That added value they would’ve otherwise left on the table.
Design Systems That Perform As Promised
System performance comes down to the right hardware, the right controls, and the right strategy. Every project has unique goals, and your system should reflect that, whether you’re prioritizing demand charge reduction, TOU arbitrage, or backup power.
Our consulting team helps you compare hardware vendors and configure systems tailored to your use case, drawing on extensive experience with leading battery and inverter OEMs to design solutions that integrate seamlessly with ETB Controller, our energy management system. This integration allows us to simulate custom dispatch strategies and ensure that the performance you model is achievable in the field.
Minimize Risk Through Every Phase of Deployment
Even strong projects can hit snags, whether it’s interconnection issues, permitting delays, site layout conflicts, or other unexpected obstacles. That’s why we like to stay involved even after the initial analysis is complete. Continuing to work with us sets your project up for long-term success.
Our dedicated operations team supports you throughout deployment by assisting with energy storage and controls procurement, reviewing single-line diagrams, facilitating interconnection paperwork, and providing remote commissioning support. From planning to performance, we help ensure a smooth handoff and successful launch. Once your project goes live, our team helps you continue optimizing performance through the broader Energy Toolbase platform. ETB Monitor provides real-time system visibility, while ETB Controller enables intelligent, hands-free dispatch that adjusts to changing site conditions and utility signals.
Looking to Maximize Your Project’s ROI?
ETB Consulting is built for teams who want to move faster, with fewer surprises and more confidence in their project economics. Our service is powered by industry-leading software and delivered by experts who understand how to align modeling, market rules, and field execution.
If you’re exploring solar + energy storage and want to ensure your project delivers meaningful value, we’re here to help. Getting started is simple: send us a recent utility bill, and we’ll take care of the rest.
