FOR Energy
Solar Energy Contractor -
Tempe, AZ
Highlights
- Solar Panels in Tempe, AZ
About this pro
Sean McGraw founded Affordable Energy of AZ in 2010, but the story began long before then. In 1935 Sean�s great-grandfather, Clarence Kimball established his own building material distribution company in Michigan. The company specialized in windows, doors, insulation, and more. Responsibilities and ownership continued down throughout the generations until Sean�s father, Brian, eventually assisted Sean in bringing these services to Arizona. From a very young age, Sean�s father and grandfather personally involved him in the inner workings of the business. This unique environment provided Sean with an early exposure to countless residential and commercial energy-efficiency projects. Sean�s passion for energy was fortified during his exceptional experience at Arizona State University�s School of Sustainability. Sean graduated from ASU in 2010. In recent years Sean shortened the company name to FOR Energy and introduced 3 new partners (Tyler Nay, Ty Story, and Bryce Wyler) and has expanded into neighboring states. Together the four partners, and the entire FOR Energy team, are committed to providing sustainable solutions for generations to come!
- Time in business: 14 years
- 2465 W 12th St #6, Tempe, AZ 85281
Detailed Information
| Year Established | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Business Categories | Solar Energy in Tempe, AZ |
Services Offered
- Solar Energy
- Solar Panels
Business Hours Please call to confirm
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Mon 8:30AM - 8PM
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Tuesday 8:30AM - 6PM
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Wednesday 8:30AM - 8PM
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Thursday 8:30AM - 8PM
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Friday 8:30AM - 8PM
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Saturday 9AM - 3:30PM
Coverage Area
Best Questions to Ask a Solar Energy Contractor Contractor
How many contractors do you have working for you? How many vehicles are in your fleet?
This is important mostly for larger jobs. Clearly a two man operation is going to build a home much slower than a 15 man crew. This is also a good indication of the overall size of the Solar Energy company, if that's an area of concern for you. The reason you may want to ask about the fleet is that fleet size is a good indicator of the mobility of the company. Mobility may not sound important, but it's hard for the Tempe contractors to get to job sites if they lack appropriate vehicles.
Do you work with subcontractors?
The question is great for some industries and non-applicable for others. A general contractor, for example, will by definition employ subcontractors. Most Tempe Solar Energy companies do not, but there are exceptions. You should always ask this question to your service providers. If they do use subcontractors, ask if they're all licensed and insured independently.
Are you insured and/or bonded for Solar Energy?
You'll certainly want to ask them this. Steer clear of any company that is not insured in Arizona, because that means that any incidental damage they may do on your property will be a real hassle to recover compensation for. It is never wise to work with uninsured tradesmen of any kind. Most states also require that someone have insurance in order to be issued a trade license. If they say they're licensed but not insured, they're being less than truthful.
Does the Solar Energy job require permits? If so, will you be pulling them yourself?
Many jobs in Arizona will require municipal permits in order to be approved by the town's inspector. It's always good to ask who will be responsible for pulling those permits, and if you'll be expected to do it. You'll almost never be told to pull your own, but knowing that Tempe Solar Energy permits are required makes you appear to be a well informed customer.
How long have you been in Solar Energy business for/How long have been serving the Tempe area?
You'll always want to ask how long the company has been in business in Tempe. While this isn't a guarantee that the company will do good work, companies with longevity on their side must be doing something right. That being said, there are newer companies that do great work. If the company is under three years old, ask where the owner was employed before and for how long. If he/she has a long history of employment, it's reasonable to infer that he or she decided to go into business for themselves after so many years of experience.
