* Solar is now cost-effective, with initial installation at an all-time low.
* To take advantage of the Federal Tax Credit of 30% of the installation cost.
* Green Power Solar will reduce your electric bill, or even eliminate it.
* To be immune to increasing energy costs, a hedge against inflation.
* Green Power Solar increases the value of property.
* Property value increase comes without increasing property taxes.
* Many states have utility rebates and local incentive programs.
* Become energy independent for the future.
* Do the right thing for the environment and yourself.

Green Power Dealers will size your system based on your electricity needs and desire to be energy independent. Consumers on multi-tiered utility bills will find that eliminating the expensive tiers first will yield the best return on investment. Your Green Power Dealer will analyze the potential solar panel locations, available sunlight, shading and other factors to tailor a system to your specific application. The system size decision will be up to you based on your energy management strategy and motivations.

* Green Power PV systems range from a low of about $15,000 to well over $1,000,000 for large commercial projects and typically pay for themselves in less than 10 years. Depending on the application, pay-back can be closer to 5 years.
* Each installation is different, based on size, materials and scope of the job.
* In many cases the monthly costs to own a Green Power system can be less than the monthly utility savings, resulting in a positive cash-flow.
* In reality, Green Power Solar Systems don’t cost anything! They pay for themselves many times over in energy utility savings.

Green Power solar systems can be sized to virtually eliminate your electricity bill. However, there can be limitations to the amount of solar production if there is not adequate roof-space or ground-mount space to install a 100% production system. Also, Green Power Dealers will analyze your energy usage and monthly bills to determine the most cost-effective strategy and your best return-on-investment. Frequently, a 50% production system can reduce your monthly bills by about 75%, which creates one of the quickest paybacks.

Yes! Green Power Dealers can offer “No Payment for 12 month” options, as well as long-term, low monthly payment options. Green Power solar systems often require no out-of-pocket expense, when using our financing strategy

No, you can reduce your bill down to almost zero. Usually, there are a few dollars that are billed to any customer just to be connected to the grid. But currently, utility companies are not required to pay your for excess production that you produce. For this reason, Green Power does not advocate over-sizing your system.

No. A Green Power solar systems use the local utility grid like a big battery. On sunny days your excess power is fed into the grid giving you credit for future use. At night the power your electricity usage from the utility is balanced against your credits.

No. All grid-connected solar systems require electricity to operate and therefore do not function when the electric grid is down.

South, West and East are all good, and when those orientations are not available, ground-mount installations are another approach.

Yes! Green Power systems are modular. You can add up to the load limits of your inverter, and additional inverters can be added as well at any time in the future.

Yes! However, your Green Power solar system has a warranty of 25 years and may very well perform for many years beyond that. Therefore, it is a good idea to install your Green Power solar system on a roof in good condition. If a new roof is needed once the system is in place, or repairs are needed, your Green Power Dealer can temporarily disconnect, remove, and then reinstall the panels for an hourly rate.

Solar panels are solid-state and only require an occasional cleaning. Your Green Power Dealer can provide a maintenance agreement to provide this cleaning and to regularly inspect your system to insure maximum performance. In addition, Green Power Dealers offer an automatic cleaning system that can be installed on your system at the initial installation.

Yes. Your Green Power system must pass both local building and national electric code requirements. Green Power Dealers are experienced, licensed and bonded solar contractors, with hundreds of completed installations.

Your Green Power inverter will read out a lot of information, such as current output and accumulated total electricity generated. A green light will be on when the system is functioning properly. Green Power Inverters carry a 10-year warranty and all possess an internet monitoring function for a minimal additional fee. Many Green Power solar system owners enjoy being able to monitor their system in real time from remote locations.

Yes. Because your building insurance policy would also have to replace the PV system in the event of it being damaged, you should notify your insurance company so that it is included under your policy.

No. Green Power solar systems are only available from trained, certified, and licensed Green Power contractors. Like all specialized technical installations, there are many good reasons to hire an experienced Dealer like Green Power provides.

By submitting your zip code into the Dealer Locator on this website, a certified Green Power Dealer will be recommended close to your project. Your Green Power will visit your jobsite and perform the functions listed:
* Analyze 12 months of electric usage, and will discuss your energy management strategy with you.
* A site survey is completed by your Green Power solar specialist. Special attention is paid to roof materials, roof pitch or slope, sun orientation and shading, plus aesthetic concerns.
* Next we design a custom system just for you.
* After your approval and agreements are completed, the necessary documents are prepared and submitted to reserve the rebates, receive city permit approval and then install your system.
* You can then invite your neighbors to a B-B-Q and watch your electricity meter run backwards. One of the great moments in life!