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Pick My Solar is an online solar energy bidding platform launched in December of 2013 by Max Aram and Chris Blevins, based out of California. The platform offers advice from experts in solar system design, which users can utilize before placing a service request from a network of vetted installers.

Platform
The platform reduces the cost of solar technology installation in households and businesses by comparing competitive price quotes with transparent online bidding, and an in-depth analysis at no charge to users. The bids, along with financing options, are presented to users, which are made up of homeowners and businesses. Pick My Solar handles all communications with installers.

The service is dominant in certain areas across the United States, with users in these areas having access to 3 or more competing bids from qualified installers who have reputations for quality workmanship, though many users outside of these areas can receive quotes from one or two installers.

In June 2017, they partnered with Self-Reliance and The Marion Institute to bring the platform to Massachusetts and in November of 2017 launched their TriGuard guarantee. In the fall of 2017, Pick My Solar launched as the official solar marketplace of Con Edison New York, and in July of 2018, they partnered with the Orlando Utilities Commission to bring the platform to Florida.

Awards and recognition
Pick My Solar has been awarded many rewards since its inception, as well as launching various innovations to their platform. In 2014, they won the Long Beach City College Innovation Fund competition. In May of 2015, they received the Outstanding Small Business Award at the small business recognition ceremony, held by the US Small Business Administration. In November of 2015, the company won a place in the Techweek LA Launch Competition held in the following month, in which they received first place.