The “Go Green Campaign” representing APS or SRP is a scam. They are offering a free energy expert to come to your house — for free. A one hour consultation may that find you may qualify for a rebate on energy efficient products to reduce your energy consumption. The rebate (is supposedly) up to $5,100.
When I asked for more information and for names of people I was talking to, they hung up. I did report this to SRP and they said “thank you for the info,” as I had caller ID and gave SRP the number that called me.
(The scammers) are very convincing. Do not let anybody into your home that you do not know. Always verify who they actually are. SRP does not offer free energy audits.
Ann Borg
Mesa
sockratties posted at 1:15 am on Fri, Feb 1, 2013.
Thanks Ann, for the heads up. It is kind of you to share your experience with us.
RubidouxFalcon posted at 8:39 am on Fri, Feb 1, 2013.
While I'm not doubting Ann's experience, please do not allow this to be a blanket indictment of all energy experts. There are many honest business people who run these kinds of businesses. While the audit is not free, it's very inexpensive (the one I had was for $99 I think). And SRP does provide incentives. For example, we got a bunch of the new light bulbs for free and some water saving showerheads. The follow up appointment was no pressure and less than an hour to review all the thing they found. I actually had gotten the audit in an attempt to consider solar panels and though the follow up meeting had a guy who sold those, he advised me not to get them because it wouldn't be worth it for my home. They found a kink in my air tubing (not the right word) in my attic that was causing my air conditioner to work overtime. So it was well worth the funds I paid.
Just wanted to add that.
VofReason posted at 2:22 pm on Tue, Feb 5, 2013.
Careful of “Go Green” scam artists. You bet, you have heard of Al Gore- right? He is the biggest Go Green Scam artist ever.