Questions to ask a solar installer

Ask these before you pay a deposit. A friendly visit is not a substitute.

License and insurance

Who is the licensed company, and does the name match the contract? Where do I check the license tomorrow morning? Can I see a current insurance certificate for that same name?

The price

What is the cash price for this equipment? If there is a loan, what is the APR, the term, the dealer fee in dollars, and the monthly payment? What is excluded: roof replacement, panel upgrade, trenching?

Production

What tilt, azimuth, and shade loss are in the model? Which weather file? What export price did you use, and what is the tariff's real name? Will you rerun the chart if that price is wrong?

The roof and the permit

How old is the roof, and who pays to remove the array later? What wind or hail design are you using? Who pulls the permit and who files the interconnection?

After they leave

Who honors the workmanship warranty if you close? How do I see production without your login?

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