u/TurkehBacon

I'm on the path to overhaul my home for electrification. Already have a good quote and ready for heat pump conversion for HVAC, and longer term plan on installing solar.

HPWH was also in my plans but after talking to my HVAC/plumbing contractor (one I've always used and whose quote I plan on using for HVAC) recommended against a HPWH in my case.

I have a gas furnace with an indirect water heater system attached, and its ~20 years old but a great model for the time. No issues with it. They recommended just upgrading the indirect system at some point rather than changing over to HPWH. My basement is unfinished and I don't have plans to finish it any time in the near future.

I live in MA, so I get that it could be a regional thing with winters, but I also read how HPWH's are way better than they used to be. So is their perspective outdated, or does that check out for this area and is it not worth converting still?

Looking to purchase (not lease) solar panels for the house. Already confirmed I'm in a prime spot with plenty of sun hours and no tree blockage. I just need to investigate installers.

I've signed up for EnergySage and of course had a couple door to door salespeople pop by (I don't fall for their pressure don't worry), but it's always hard to tell from just a sales pitch. Since moving here it's hard not to notice the amount of solar panels people have, so:

Any particular companies (bonus if they're local/regional and not a nationwide one) that people have worked with and highly recommend?