An automated energy consulting system and method is provided comprising an
interactive input system linked to calculation algorithms and databases
of energy-related products and services, affiliated service providers,
and climate, financing and regulatory criteria. The system generates
proposals of available energy-related products, services and financing
options, and obtains and aggregates customer commitments to allow
discounted purchasing of the components. Customers can earn referral
commissions to encourage customers and volunteers to virally disseminate
the access information. For customers not eligible for beneficial
products and services because of regulatory deficiencies, the system
automates the customer education process to encourage them to advocate
politically for the changes that will make them eligible. The automation
of the energy consulting and marketing process, mass customization,
demand aggregation, and viral marketing reduce customer acquisition and
component purchasing costs and reduce the price to consumers, creating
new economically viable markets for environmentally friendly
energy-related products and services.