Anybody remember the company Citizenre / Solar for residential

[snooper2]

I signed up like what, 5 years ago and the business model never panned out.....
Just got this email though so FYI-

Dear valued eco customer,

It has been a long while since we spoke. You had expressed an interest in solar with no upfront cost. When we spoke our company, Citizenre, thought that we would be able to contact you in about 1 year with a free site evaluation for solar with no upfront cost and a monthly expense smaller that you current electricity bill. Unfortunately, our company experienced some challenges with the struggling economy. If you live in the state of California I have some very good news!


We have entered into an agreement with a sister company that will allow us to now install solar systems in 90% of California. While the program offered by the sister company is similar to the program that we discussed, there are some differences.

Our company - No upfront cost - $500 - $1000 deposit.
Sister company - No upfront cost - No deposit!

Our company - Offers a 1, 5 or 25 year lease.
Sister company - Offers a 10 year lease with optional 5 year extensions (up to 3 extensions)

Our company - Initial monthly payment for system remains the same for duration of lease.
Sister company - 2.5% increase of payment each year.
- example $50 dollar per month payment would be $51.25 the following year and so on. The average utility company has a 6% increase per year. Obviously not as good as our program but no deposit is required with their program.

Our company - no free cleaning
Sister company - has free cleaning.

Our company - no credit check required.
Sister company - Requires 680 credit score.

Both companies have insurance included, free site evaluations to determine suitability for solar, roof penetration warranty, performance guarantees and operate on net metering.

If you live in an area served by LADWP we may soon be able to offer you a Citizenre product. Any other area in California may take several more months or several more years before we are able to offer a system. However, our sister company is able to offer you a system NOW in 90% of California.

Our sister company has stated that the of the systems that they have installed, the customer is saving an average of 15% over their current provider. With no upfront cost or even deposits required, just immediate saving and green electricity, this seems like a very attractive offer.

So, if you have any interest in this program and your credit score is over 680, please e-mail me back or call me at 619-607-3444. Thank-you very much.

[RussBLib]

1. They've been in limbo

I got a similar email. Apparently, they are going to install in California first and work outward from there, but I am going to wait until they have more time and experience under their belts.

This is the kind of entrepreneurship we need during these times.