GOING SOLAR?

USE THIS CHECKLIST

STEP 1.

GET PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Solar panel make/model
Total system size in kilowatts (kW)
Inverter or micro inverter model
Information about warranties on equipment and workmanship

STEP 2.

UNDERSTAND PRODUCTION AND SAVINGS

Carbon emissions

Expected electricity production in kilowatt-hours (kWh) per year
Anticipated savings in dollars per year with a clear number for estimated annual increase in utility rates

STEP 3.

CHECK PRODUCT DESIGN

Solar panel

A satellite photo or 3-D representation of your roof showing proposed panel layout
Number of panels to be installed
Placement of solar panels

STEP 4.

ASK ABOUT SOLAR INCENTIVES

Community Solar family customers

Information about any solar incentives for which you qualify
Total system cost before and after incentives, broken down by dollars per watt
Solar loan upfront/monthly cost and the price if you pay cash

STEP 5.

BONUS INFORMATION

Ponce Big Sun community solar customer

Multiple options for panels/inverters at different price points
Comparison of solar costs vs. estimated utility costs over time
Details about the cost to add a home solar battery
Information about a solar production monitoring app
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