The first step before solar, heat pumps, or any major efficiency upgrade. We assess your home before recommending a single panel or pump.
How it works
Every step is documented before it begins.
An independent advisor evaluates your roof angle, shading, structural condition, and electrical panel. We review 12 months of your utility bills. No sales rep. No brand agenda.
We design a system sized to your actual load, your roof, and your utility's net-metering export rate. Equipment is selected from multiple manufacturers, not a single brand.
We file the permit application with your local authority having jurisdiction and the utility interconnection application. We track both through approval. This is typically the longest step: four to twelve weeks depending on your AHJ.
Licensed professionals install your system. A local inspector approves the work. The utility confirms the interconnection. Only then does your system go live.
After commissioning, we help you read your monitoring data, understand your first utility bills under net metering, and navigate any warranty or service issue regardless of which installer or manufacturer is involved.
Financing options
Every path has real trade-offs. The dealer fee in solar loans is typically $4,000 to $10,000 and is usually not listed as a line item. We show it as a dollar amount in every proposal.
| Category | What to Compare | Cash Purchase | Solar Loan (dollar amount disclosed) | Lease / PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal tax credit (2026) | -- | None (Section 25D expired Dec 31, 2025) | None (25D expired Dec 31, 2025) | Third-party owner claims Section 48E and may pass value via lower monthly rates |
| System ownership | -- | You own the system outright | You own after payoff | Third-party company owns the system |
| Upfront cost | -- | Full system cost (net of state incentives) | Often $0 down; dealer fee added to principal | $0 down in most markets |
| Dealer fee disclosure | -- | Not applicable | $4,000-$10,000 typical; shown in dollar terms before you sign | Not applicable; review escalator clause carefully |
| State incentive eligibility | -- | Most state programs apply to system owners | Most state programs apply to system owners | Varies by state program; confirm before signing |
| Home sale impact | -- | System value typically adds to resale price | Loan may transfer to buyer or must be paid off | Lease must transfer to buyer; can complicate sale |
Full financing hub with lender-specific details at /financing/. Mosaic and Sunnova are in Chapter 11 proceedings; we do not recommend them as active lenders without disclosure.
See your numbers before you talk to anyone.
Enter your monthly electric bill, state, and utility. Get an estimated payback range, system size, and 2026 state incentive summary. No contact required.
Recent installations
Actual installation photos from completed projects. No stock images. Each photo includes the city, system size, and install type. Photos are added after launch.
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Real install photo coming soon
Dimensions: 800 x 600 px minimum. No stock solar imagery.
Real install photo coming soon
Dimensions: 800 x 600 px minimum. No stock solar imagery.
Real install photo coming soon
Dimensions: 800 x 600 px minimum. No stock solar imagery.
Real install photo coming soon
Dimensions: 800 x 600 px minimum. No stock solar imagery.
Real install photo coming soon
Dimensions: 800 x 600 px minimum. No stock solar imagery.
From homeowners we have helped
Real reviews with system size, city, and verified savings detail. Placeholder cards are replaced with verified testimonials after launch.
Certifications and accreditations
Common questions
Every answer is direct. We do not redirect you to a sales call before explaining the basics.
Commercial solar
The Section 48E commercial solar credit remains at 30 percent base rate. It carries a construction-start deadline and a combined benefit with MACRS accelerated depreciation that can reach 45 to 55 percent of project cost in the first year.
See commercial solar optionsCommercial solar projects must begin construction by July 4, 2026 to qualify for the 30 percent Section 48E federal tax credit. After that date, the system must be placed in service by December 31, 2027.
Get a Free Commercial AssessmentA free in-home assessment takes roughly 90 minutes. An independent advisor reviews your utility bills, roof, and local incentives. No sales pressure. No shared leads.
