Solar may be calling your name, but solar is NOT for everyone! For some homeowners, alternatives such as wind energy, double pained windows, solar hot water heating only, or even updated appliances and weatherization services such as insulation are more cost effective and equally environmentally friendly choices.

Most important! Before You Install Solar:

Go over your specific options with an unbiased Expert who does not care which company you choose!

Step 1: Know the federal, state, and local energy rebates.

Step 2: Estimate the price of the solar system by first calculating the amount of energy you need to offset your usage.

Step 3: Compare your usage to the tiered utility rates. Offsetting 50% of your overall usage and focusing on the top tier usage can cut install costs almost in half and leave you with a super small bill. Know your ballpark system size BEFORE getting estimates to better judge contractors' integrity.

Step 4: BE AWARE! Warranties are different, some are valid only when the installer is certified, not just the company. There is a big difference between manufactures, service, and labor warranties. Be very careful with tax filing and whether you net or gross the 30% federal tax credit. Solar technology is moving fast! 2 year old panels may already be ancient history, yet they need to go somewhere and reports of old and outdated panels and inverters being discovered have surfaced. Are you asking the right questions? There are 10 questions we suggest you ask every installer!

Step 5: Cost Savings Secrets- $5-$8 per watt is the ballpark norm, but the volume of a group buy can drop the price by $.50-$2.00+ per watt. Check to see if there are any local groups of consumers leveraging their buying power. Know the pros and cons of power purchase agreements, equipment leases, big vs. small companies, financing options, 2010 vs. 2009 panels, and other factors that result in the average consumer receiving 4 quotes with 4 different prices, system sizes, panel types and more!

We have NO interest in whether you choose solar, wind or weatherization, as long as you make a choice for you and our environment! Fill out the form to the upper right NOW for a free 5 minute consultation, we can answer any rebate questions, give advice, connect you with a local group buy. We are here to help!