Balto provides homeowners with a strategic pathway to energy independence through solar-led electrification. The company uses its Solar-Led Electrification Driver (SLED) modeling engine to design future-proofed solar and battery systems tailored to individual home energy needs. Balto supports customers with financing and ongoing coaching to incrementally adopt electric appliances and achieve a self-sustaining home energy system.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Solar contractors face challenges in accurately forecasting energy usage and costs for homeowners, especially as households adopt electric vehicles and appliances, hindering the sale of comprehensive solar and battery systems. The transition to NEM 3.0 further complicates the economic viability of solar installations, requiring contractors to adapt to new regulations and customer needs.
Solution
Balto Energy provides a software platform that enables solar contractors to create tailored energy plans for homeowners by accurately forecasting future energy usage and costs. The platform facilitates the transition to electrified homes by allowing contractors to design and sell larger solar and battery systems optimized for whole-home energy needs. By offering comprehensive energy solutions, Balto helps contractors transform their businesses into whole-home energy consultancies, providing homeowners with accurate forecasts and financing options for electrification upgrades. This approach allows homeowners to take control of their energy future and make informed decisions about solar and electrification scenarios.
Target Audience
The primary customers are solar contractors looking to expand their offerings to include comprehensive home electrification solutions and homeowners seeking to understand and control their future energy costs.
Features
- Energy forecasting engine that predicts future energy usage and costs based on homeowner's specific needs and electrification plans.
- Scenario planning tools to tailor solar and electrification scenarios to homeowner preferences.
- Financing options to enable homeowners to make upgrades at their own pace.
- NEM 3.0 optimization to maximize the economic benefits of solar installations under the new regulations.
- Proposal generation tools to create customized proposals for homeowners.