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Save time and close more deals by outsourcing your analysis to our team of solar and energy storage experts.
Impress your prospects and earn more business with professionally prepared and fully personalized solar and energy storage proposals.
Value (20 Year)
ETB Consulting
The most trusted solar and energy storage experts ready to help you close your next deal.
Our expert solar and energy storage team handles all project evaluations, advising on system size, rate tariffs, incentives, and more—so you can focus on sales while we handle the details!
What you get:
- Tariff Optimization
- Solar PV Design
- System Size Optimization
- ESS Revenue Optimization
- Financial Proforma
- Demand response
Consulting Services
Data, Rates & Policy Services
Market Rates & Utility Analysis
Assessment of historical costs, utility accuracy, and applicable incentives or tariff constraints.
- Rate & Territory Market Analysis
- Utility Bill Audit
- Incentive, Policy & Tariff Review
Custom Rates & Load Development
Creation of custom rate schedules and interval load profiles to support accurate modeling.
- Custom Rate Creation
- Load Profile Development2
Professional Support Services
Premium Account Set Up
Comprehensive account configuration, customization, and optimization to streamline operations and maximize value.
- Account Setup & Configuration or Existing Account Cleanup
- Custom Incentives, Rates & Transaction Structuring
- One-Click Designs, Document Templates & Bundle Creations
System Design & Modeling
Preliminary system design, sizing, and optimization for solar and storage projects.
- PV System Design & Layout
- Energy Storage Modeling
- Financial & Revenue Optimization
Portfolio Feasibility Studies
Multi-site analysis applying deeper technical and economic review to
prioritize the most viable sites.
- All System Design & Modeling Services
- Expert review to screen, validate, and prioritize sites
Pre-Construction Advisory Services
Bid Review &
Stakeholder Support
Support comparing bids, highlighting risks and gaps, and clearly communicating findings to decision-makers.
- Bid Review
- End Client / Stakeholder Presentations
Interconnection &
Electrical Review
Early-stage review to identify interconnection constraints, electrical risks, and feasibility concerns.
- Interconnection Pre-Screening
- Preliminary Electrical Review
RFP Advisory Support
Assistance preparing or responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs),
including scope review and technical input.
Onsite & Post Construction Services
Energy Performance Analysis
Analyze installed systems to ensure optimal efficiency and revenue output
SGIP & REC Services
ETB trcks, submits and monitors site performance for incentive programs
What our clients say
Testimonials
“It's a pleasure to work with Energy Toolbase...and the rates team is great at getting new info into their system. I'd highly recommend ETB if you are an EPC looking for a comprehensive software solution for solar and energy storage modeling.”
“This software has become an indispensable asset in my solar design toolkit, revolutionizing the way I create presentations and leaving both me and my clients thoroughly impressed. A must have in your Software Toolbox.”
“Energy Toolbase has served us well for many years. Their dedication to accuracy of the information their systems produce is unmatched in our industry. ETB goes above and beyond to ensure the utility rate structures are accurate and provide figures our clients can count on. 
“ETB not only supplied us with the right battery and EMS solution on time, but the all-in-one package they designed made the installation much simpler and more efficient. We will be installing ETB-sourced products again and again.”
“I wanted to thank you and your team for the great articles you post on your blog. They are some of the best I have seen in the industry, as is your ETB tool.”
How it works
Step 1
Discovery
Sign up for ETB Consulting and submit our intake form to request an analysis and get matched with a dedicated solar and energy storage analyst.
Step 2
Analysis
Based on insights from your discovery meeting and years of solar and energy storage experience, your analyst will meticulously prepare a winning analysis that meets your requirements and impresses your clients.
Step 3
Review
After completing your analysis, your dedicated analyst will reach out to schedule a comprehensive review meeting; diving deep into key assumptions, suggesting optimizations, answering questions, and ensuring quality.
Completed with
ETB Consulting
Your end-to-end trusted partner
in solar and energy storage solutions.
Fully committed to helping solar and energy storage teams win,
keep and acquire more business.
“The team is on it at all times. Very quick turnarounds with lots of helpful advice as well.”
- Project Development Expertise
Unlock the full potential of your renewable energy projects with expert analysis and planning, backed by decades of solar and energy storage project development expertise.
- Quality Assurance Guaranteed
Quality you can depend on, powered by rigorous quality assurance, meticulous validation, and best-in-class solar and energy storage cost calculation engine.
Consulting services
for the demanding needs of:
- Project Developers
- Business Owners
- Corporations
- Facility Managers
- Financiers and Investors
- Energy Market Expertise
Market expertise ensures your analysis aligns with regional policies, maximizing success with rate tariffs, net metering frameworks, and incentives.
- Maximize Efficiency
Save days of effort, by allowing our team’s extensive modeling expertise streamline your efforts, allowing you to focus on more high-value revenue generating opportunities.
“The team is on it at all times. Very quick turnarounds with lots of helpful advice as well.” Case Study
Powering a Confident Transition to Developing Commercial Solar with ETB Consulting
Marshall Smith
Regional Account Manager
Erin Hickey
Proposal Specialist
Client Feedback
Very impressive and inspiring for me to work with your team.
The Challenge
The client was transitioning from residential to commercial solar development, facing new complexities and regulatory requirements. To remain compliant, they needed to ensure proposals were accurate and aligned with evolving industry regulations. The client sought out our expertise and guidance to navigate utility data and commercial modeling tools.
The Solution
ETB Consulting supported the client’s commercial solar project by analyzing utility data, exploring solar PV layouts, ESS models, incentives, and guiding proposal and modeling strategy. The team also helped reactivate the client’s ETB Developer account and retrieve proposal data. The client became a repeat customer submitting two additional engagements that same day.
Location
Illinois, USA
Project Size
155.8 kW-DC / 60 kW / 60 kWh
Company Type
Solar Developer
Segment
Small / Medium Business
Turnaround
3 Business Days
Frequently
Asked Questions
What types of projects does ETB Consulting support?
ETB Consulting supports a wide range of commercial and industrial (C&I) solar, energy storage, and solar storage projects.
How can ETB Consulting improve my project’s financial analysis?
ETB Consulting provides customized financial modeling, tariff analysis, incentive calculations, and demand charge reduction strategies to ensure accurate and optimized
project economics.
Does ETB Consulting offer utility rate analysis?
Yes, ETB Consulting specializes in utility rate research and analysis, ensuring that projects are modeled using the most accurate and up-to-date electricity rates and demand charge
structures.
Can ETB Consulting help with energy storage dispatch strategies?
Yes, ETB Consulting provides custom dispatch modeling to optimize battery performance
for demand charge management, time-of-use arbitrage, and grid services participation.
How does ETB Consulting ensure compliance with utility programs?
The team conducts detailed tariff and interconnection reviews to ensure that energy storage projects align with utility policies and grid program requirements.
How long does it take to receive consulting deliverables?
Timelines depend on project complexity, but Energy Toolbase aims to provide fast and actionable insights to support project development and decision-making.
Matt C.
Regional Sales ManagerAsk one of our experienced
solar and energy storage experts.