Common questions
Answers, without the sales gloss
Including the ones with answers you may not want to hear. Solar is never without cost, most homeowners still receive a utility bill afterwards, and no one can promise you a savings figure in advance — here is the detail behind each of those.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Short, direct answers. If yours is not here, the estimate form is the fastest way to get a specific one.
How much will I save?
We will not put a number on that before we have seen your bill, and we do not publish savings figures or percentages. What you pay now, how much you use, your roof, your utility's rate structure, and the option you choose all change the answer. Any figure we give you comes with the assumptions behind it.
Is solar free?
No. Solar is never free. Zero-upfront-cost options such as some leases and PPAs may be available to qualified homeowners, which means no money at signing — not that the system costs nothing. You still pay, either through a monthly payment or through the power the system produces.
Will solar eliminate my electric bill?
Almost certainly not. You stay connected to the grid and most homeowners still receive a bill. Solar changes how much electricity you buy from your utility; it does not end the relationship.
Do I qualify?
It depends on the pathway. Ownership and loan options usually involve a credit review by a lender. Lease and PPA options have their own qualification set by the provider. We tell you what each pathway requires rather than assume you qualify.
What if my roof is old?
It matters, and it is better to know early. Panels are installed for a long service life, so putting them on a roof near the end of its own life can mean paying to remove and reinstall them later. Some homeowners handle the roof first.
Do you install the systems yourselves?
No. We help you understand and compare your options and coordinate the next steps with qualified providers and installation partners. The installation itself is performed by a licensed contractor.
What do I need to get an estimate?
A recent power bill and your address are enough to start. A rough idea of your goals — lower monthly cost, backup power, owning the system — helps us point you at the right comparison.
How long does the whole process take?
It varies by property, utility, permitting authority, financing, and installation partner. Permitting and utility interconnection are usually the least predictable parts, and neither is under our control.
Still have a question?
The estimate form is the fastest way to get an answer specific to your property.