Will Washington's Blackouts Impact Solar Panel Lead Generation

Summer isn’t wasting any time in delivering scorching temperatures. Currently, the northwestern region is dealing with dramatic heat waves that run into the triple digits. The end of last month saw almost 40 deaths in Washington alone as a result of a sweltering streak that lasted several days. And the trouble is only beginning. 

Another hot spell is gearing up, with forecasts predicting Saturday temperatures as high as 106 degrees in the southeastern part of the state.

Washington Grid Power is Proving Unstable

The dangers of these extreme temps have pushed Washington’s demand for energy sky high. Utility provider Avista stated that in Spokane alone, they’ve seen a 30% increase in power load, attributing the demand spike to the city’s population growth as well as the unusually high temperatures. 

During the last days of June, Avista had to resort to rolling blackouts to manage the energy supply. The company reported that tens of thousands of customers were subjected to power outages over a period of days.

Blackout Avoidance will Drive Solar Interest

Many of the same energy customers experienced blackouts more than once in this period. Looking toward the next heat wave and the others likely to follow, these residents are worried how they will make it through further shut offs that leave them without refrigeration or A/C. 

Given that last month’s heat was deadly for so many, the fears over losing power again are more than understandable. Washington’s solar contractors can actually expect the anticipation to result in more solar customers entering the market with haste. These homeowners will want to secure grid-independent power access to keep their households safe and comfortable no matter how extreme the summer gets. 

Contractors who want to get in direct contact with these ready-to-buy customers will find Grid Freedom to be the perfect resource. With full live screening and consultation scheduling already taken care of, Grid Freedom is able to fast track the process of finding and meeting solar buyers. The agency’s complete exclusivity terms also guarantee that contractors won’t need to waste time fighting against competition to convert their leads.

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