Homeowners Guide to Solar Installation

As a homeowner considering a solar installation, it is helpful to know the process of panel installation. After signing your contract there is a 5 step process that happens before your solar panels are even installed on your roof. You have the right to the information involved in the process. Therefore, we have created a 5 Step Guide for you to know what to expect with your solar installation.

4 Things to Consider Prior to Solar Installation

When considering a new residential solar installation, many people are curious about how soon they can start generating energy and saving money. There are 4 factors that immediately stand out which will affect not only your production of solar energy but your savings as well.

Choosing a Solar Contractor

How does a solar power contractor define success? We define success by quality installations and happy customers.

How Long Solar Panels Last

Many homeowners are new to the process, not sure whether they’ll have high maintenance fees or if they’re at risk for additional replacement costs more often than they’d like. The truth is that homeowners can breathe a sigh of relief. Solar panels last a lot longer than you’d think.

Take Advantage of the Solar Tax Credit

This is the perfect year for you to take advantage of the 26% solar tax credit. Southern California homeowners will be able to take advantage of the federal investment tax credit with solar systems installed in their homes.

Why Do You Need An Energy Audit?

An energy audit can help tell you where you waste energy. If you find your electricity bills are consistently high, and not just through the holidays, you could be missing opportunities to lower your energy consumption and your energy bill.

What SCE’s TOU Rate Change Means for You

Currently, most residential SCE customers are on a tiered rate plan that determines the rate customers are charged per kilowatt-hour based on the total amount of energy consumed each month.

However, the TOU rate system is based on when energy is used, not how much. All three of California’s major investor-owned utilities—SCE, Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) and San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E)—have been directed by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to transition their customers into this new plan by the end of 2020.

Why it’s Important to Listen to Your Solar Installation Experts

Your solar installation experts at SunPro Solar know what they’re doing. We’ve worked with thousands of Southern California homeowners just like you- nervous about how solar energy will work out for them, hopeful that solar energy will lower your energy bills and that one day you might be able to sell energy credits back to the electric company in order to make money instead of spending it on your utilities.