Get Started With Solar Power

Home solar panels are becoming more and more affordable with more installers and manufacturers competing for residential customers. There are also a wealth of incentives available to homeowners depending on the state that you live in. Federal tax rebates and tax incentive have opened up home solar power systems to all audiences.

In order to get started with solar power you need to take the following steps:

1. Obtain a Free Consultation: Some solar installation companies will even guide you through the rebates procedure. Be sure to ask a lot of questions at this stage about equipment, service contracts, or additional financing. The installers will go over your electric bills and usage patterns to give you an accurate estimate. The initial estimate will show you how much you can save with solar and what the expected payback period will be.
2. Proposal: This is where the company will prepare a written request for proposal or (RFP) which includes the system size, services, location, and financial analysis. They will also identify government tax incentives and rebates.
3. System Design: An engineering team or individual will be assigned to your house to build a custom design depending on the your house's architecture and electrical needs.
4. Installation: Installation takes anywhere from a few days to a week depending on the size of your installation. They work with you to ensure that there are no disruptions in electricity to your home. The company will also look over zoning permits, inspections, and usually will have an electrician on staff to connect the system to the grid.
5. Maintenance: Ongoing maintenance can e in the form of quarterly checks or can be more routine for larger systems. Talk to them about this during the consultation. 

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