Navigating solar and energy storage projects takes more than technical know-how, it takes a partner who understands the full lifecycle of a project and can help you avoid costly missteps.
One of the most common challenges our clients face is effectively allocating internal resources to manage complex energy project resources that are often better focused on core business priorities. That’s where ETB Consulting comes in. Whether you’re a building owner, developer, financier, or EPC, our expert team becomes an extension of yours. We offer flexible, on-demand support to help you make smart decisions without the burden of building a full in-house team.
So, what exactly should you look for in a solar + storage consultant? Let’s break it down and show how ETB Consulting checks every box.
Technical Expertise that Goes Beyond the Basics
Solar and storage projects aren’t one-size-fits-all. The right consultant should know how to optimize system design and control strategies based on each site’s unique needs—whether it’s a solar-only, storage-only, or solar-plus-storage setup. At ETB Consulting, we tailor our economic analysis to your specific project, factoring in system sizing, battery dispatch strategies, utility rate structures, and eligibility for tariffs and incentives. With decades of combined experience in the C&I space, our team uses real project data to deliver insights that are practical, accurate, and aligned with your goals.
Transparent, Bankable Financial Modeling
Accurate financial forecasting isn’t optional, it’s essential. When hiring a consultant, it’s worth asking: What modeling platform do they use, and do industry leaders trust it?
With ETB Consulting, you’re working with the team behind ETB Developer, the industry’s gold standard for solar + storage financial modeling. Our consultants know the platform inside and out—because we helped build it. That means we deliver transparent, bankable results that include utility bill savings, project cash flows, and side-by-side comparisons of financing options like cash, leases, and PPAs.
We simulate real-world system behavior and financial outcomes, performing comprehensive techno-economic analyses on your behalf. Each analysis includes a detailed financial model that accounts for CAPEX, OPEX, incentives, tax impacts, and projected savings.
Deep Knowledge of Markets, Rates, and Incentives
Regional policies and utility programs can make or break a project’s value, so it’s important to have a consultant who knows how to navigate them. From net metering (NEM) rules and tariff structures to incentive program deadlines and eligibility requirements, these variables can change quickly and vary widely from one territory to the next.
With ETB Consulting, you get a team that stays current on the policies that matter. We help you identify opportunities for additional revenue and savings through programs like California Renewable Energy Credits (REC), Demand-Side Grid Support (DSGS), Demand Response Auction Mechanism (DRAM), ConnectedSolutions, the Clean Peak Standard, and Self Generation Incentive Program (SGIP). We also provide guidance on complex rate structures, like when a rate switch could significantly boost your project’s economics or when a site may be approaching a NEM cap.
Whether you’re dealing with utility program enrollment, incentive stacking, or the impact of shifting NEM frameworks, our team helps you make informed, compliant, and profitable decisions.
Strategic Site Prioritization for Maximum ROI
When managing multiple facilities or evaluating a pipeline of projects, it’s crucial to know where to focus your time and capital. And this is one of the biggest challenges that developers will face – prioritizing which sites to invest in, especially when considering the variety of markets, utility rates, and net metering policies that may affect the project’s performance. ETB Consulting helps you prioritize sites using deep market insights and real-time utility rate data. We conduct feasibility studies that account for utility tariffs, NEM rules, and local incentive structures so you can confidently invest in the right opportunities.
Proven Track Record That Delivers Results
Consultants with a proven track record of successful projects are uniquely equipped to anticipate potential roadblocks and design solutions that work in practice. Our team has worked on a vast array of behind-the-meter C&I projects—reviewing developer proposals, identifying critical errors, and uncovering opportunities for savings that others miss. In one case, our analysis revealed a rate structure error that could’ve cost the customer 25% in missed savings.
By comparing third-party proposals against our internal modeling, we help clients catch costly mistakes before they’re locked in—and give them the clarity they need to make data-driven decisions.
Support That Goes Beyond Initial Analysis
Most consultants stop at the analysis. At ETB Consulting, we like to take things a step further—providing hands-on support through the early stages of development and design, especially for corporate clients managing multiple sites or large portfolios.
Getting started is simple: just submit a recent utility bill, and our team will take care of financial modeling, proposal structuring, and feasibility analysis. You’ll receive a tailored site optimization proposal based on your project’s specific needs—whether that’s solar, storage, or both—along with a one-on-one expert review to walk through the results and recommendations. If your project requires additional design work or more advanced modeling, we can provide that too, with clear expectations on scope and cost.
And while long-term system performance falls outside the scope of ETB Consulting, our broader Energy Toolbase platform offers continued support through tools like ETB Monitor and ETB Controller, providing real-time visibility, smarter dispatch strategies, and ongoing optimization. So when you’re ready to move forward, your project is backed by a team that knows how to carry it from planning to performance.
Whether you’re tackling your first commercial solar + storage project or managing a full portfolio, ETB Consulting gives you flexible, expert-led support tailored to your needs. With no subscription required, our pay-as-you-go model means you only pay when you need help. We deliver bankable, presentation-ready reports you can trust, support all system types—from solar-only to hybrid setups—and ensure full integration with ETB’s software tools for a seamless experience from design to deployment.
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