Preparing For A Residential Solar Installation

Are you looking to install solar panels to cut down on electricity bills, or ensure that your energy consumption has a minimal impact on the environment? Regardless of which group you fall under, you may have been considering residential solar installation for some time now. In this article, we share with you how you can prepare to get solar panels installed in your home.

Consider How Much Power You Need

Before getting started, one factor to consider is how much power you wish to generate with your solar panel system. In some states, there are limits that you can only generate 100% of your household needs – this means you can’t harness the power generated for other purposes. If you wish to keep your initial cost low, you may wish to start with a smaller system that accounts for a percentage of your household usage before going the full length.

Prepare Your Roof

Once you have made up your mind to go solar, the next step is to decide where you want your solar panels to go. The ideal place to install solar panels would be on a south-facing roof; however, a west- or east-facing roof will also do, albeit with a larger number of panels. If there are trees blocking your roof from receiving sunlight, you may wish to get them trimmed or removed in preparation. In addition, if your roof needs any work done on it, it’s best to get that out of the way before installing your solar panels.

Obtain Legal Permits

Depending on the area you live in, this process may differ slightly. You will need to gain approval from your local building department as well as your utility company before the physical process of installation can commence. The entire process can be quite tedious and time-consuming, but the good news is that the company you work with should take the lead and get things started. Nevertheless, it helps to know the specific type of paperwork you need to get ready.

Look into Rebates and Incentives You Qualify for

The 26% solar investment tax credit allows you to deduct 26% from your owed taxes to pay for your solar installation. In addition, other incentives may be available to you on a local and state level. These can go a long way in offsetting your initial cost, so always do your due diligence and make sure you apply for what you can get.

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