Frequently Asked Questions

  • The largest incentive is offered by the Federal Government.

    A 30% tax credit is offered to anyone who installs a solar system at their home and business.

    New York State offers a 25% (capped at $5,000) tax credit for residential installations, and the NYSERDA rebate which is based on system size.

  • Yes! Solar systems have a fixed cost and price per kWh while your electric company raises rates annually.

  • Aside from cleaning off dirt and dust, nothing else needs to be done. Precipitation will provide regular cleanings.

  • We hand pick our product offering to ensure our clients have multiple Tier 1 options to choose from.

    The quality of our product offering is backed by a minimum 25 year warranty.

  • The renewable energy tax credits are credits used to reduce your tax liability.

    When you file taxes, if you owe money, your tax credits will be used to cover what is owed. The tax credit is NOT a deduction.

    Example: You owe the IRS $10,000 but you have a $10,000 renewable energy tax credit. You owe the IRS $0!

  • Excess power is stored through the utility company's Net Energy Metering program (NEM). Backup battery options are available for personal storage upon request.

  • If there are several inches or more of snow on your panels, they will not produce power at that given time.

    However, net metering programs are designed to allow all of the extra power panels produced from Spring-Autumn to be stored and saved, to get you through the winter months when we have shorter hours of daylight!

  • If your roof is more than 15 years old, it is recommended to look into a new roof before purchasing a roof mounted solar system.

    Site inspections are conducted a few days into the process to determine the structural integrity of your roof.

    Solar systems can be installed on all roof types and the racking options are designed to outlast severe weather conditions.