Step 1: Feasibility Analysis
- Examine customer’s goals and vision for energy independence including budgetary limits.
- Analyze energy use for at least twelve months billing history of electric and gas.
- Analyze existing efficiency of HVAC systems, appliances, lighting, insulation, windows.
- Determine solar potential based on site characteristics including roof orientation, available area, and shading factors.
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Step 2: Preliminary Proposal
- Financial Analysis with recommendations for savings
- System Specifics with energy production.
- Work Proposal with contract, cost estimate and construction timeline.
- Assessment of Incentives including state and local rebates, federal tax credits, depreciation.
- Financing Options including local, state, and federal programs.
Step 3: Site Planning & Permits
- System Design with placement and layout of modules and components.
- System Engineering with analysis of existing electrical system and specifications for modules, inverters, mounting, wiring, and components.
- Submittals to building and planning department for permits.
Step 4: Procurement & Install
- Order Equipment and Materials.
- Installation per project schedule and progress payments.
- Inspections from local building and utility departments.
- System Testing and Start-up.
Step 5: Operation & Maintenance
- Training of customers in operation, monitoring, and maintenance of all systems at peak efficiency.
- Field Service and Technical Support if required.
- Warranty Coverage: Administer and execute all warranty coverage against workmanship and system defects for required ten-year period.