What does it mean for a clean energy evaluation to be technology-agnostic?
A tech-agnostic approach evaluates all available clean energy options — solar, storage, community solar, EV charging, efficiency — without bias toward any single technology or vendor.
When evaluating clean energy options for a building, it's important to understand whether the information and recommendations you're receiving are genuinely objective or influenced by the provider's business model.
A technology-agnostic evaluation considers the full range of clean energy solutions — rooftop solar, carport solar, ground-mount solar, battery storage, community solar subscriptions, EV charging infrastructure, energy efficiency measures, and demand response — and recommends the combination that best fits the building's specific situation. No single technology is the right answer for every property.
This matters because many providers specialize in one technology or financing structure. A solar installer will naturally recommend solar. A storage company will emphasize batteries. That doesn't mean their recommendations are wrong, but it does mean you may not be seeing the complete picture.
When evaluating proposals or working with advisors, consider the source. Are they recommending a solution because it's the best fit for your building, or because it's the product they sell? A tech-agnostic approach looks at your building's energy profile, physical constraints, utility rate structure, and financial goals first, then identifies which technologies deliver the best outcomes — even if that means recommending something the advisor doesn't directly provide.