You couldn’t be happier right now; you’ve just signed your agreement for clean, renewable energy and are ready to have a whole solar system installed on your home. You’re excited to get the panels up and start saving money on your electric bill… when will your system actually go up on your roof?
Before you can fully enjoy your lower electricity bill, there are a few steps that have to happen. The process OneRoof Energy follows benefits you. Here’s why:
First, we custom-design your solar system with your specific electricity needs and roof size in mind. It’s important that the right number of panels are placed on your home to maximize your solar power production and save you on your monthly electricity costs. Our experts calculate and project the sun’s angles over the course of a year, so you don’t have to. Every homeowner has a unique home and situation and we make sure you have the best system for YOU.
This means that your solar PV system will always produce the right amount of electricity for your home and lifestyle – whether you have an air conditioning system, pool, plug-in electric vehicle or just love to help minimize the impact on the environment.
After the system is designed and the technical details are confirmed, we send your unique system designs to the local government agency to obtain a building permit to start the installation. The length of time it takes to receive the permit is directly related to how busy that particular office is when we submit the request. It could take a week or even take a month for us to get the right permits back. You’re thinking… ‘a month!?’ Yes. A month, but ORE takes care of all of the follow-up. We make sure your solar system adheres to your local regulations.
Next, we install the solar system on your home.
Those beautiful, eco-friendly panels will be up and ready to produce energy in just a few short days. Before we can flip the switch to solar, we contact your local government inspector and have them come review the installation to make sure everything was completed properly. Our teams take care of scheduling the inspector, confirming any items that still need to be addressed and getting everything completed.
Finally, we apply with your current utility company to gain ‘permission to operate’. That means that the local utility provider grants OneRoof Energy permission to hook your solar system up to the utility grid, allowing you to receive power credits on your electricity bill. This can take anywhere from one week to a month depending on your utility provider.
Overall, the process usually takes between 30- to 90-days total from start to finish, but varies depending on your local government and utility company. Some projects go quickly, others can take a bit longer.
While there are some waiting periods, OneRoof Energy takes care of the process for you, keeping you updated. When it’s all said and done, you’ll be producing your own electricity at a fraction of what your neighbors are paying!
