Solar Installation Process
The solar installation process is a thrilling time, when the completion of all the planning and dreaming comes to fruition and becomes reality. Seeing the future of your return on your investment begin and the solar panels being installed is a time of joy and excitement. Taking steps early in the planning process will make the installation process smooth and stressfree. A proper preparation will bring important details to light, such as how the Kentucky state tax credits require NABCEP Certified installers.
Tips for Choosing a Solar Installer
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Be sure to acquire multiple quotes when shopping for an installer
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Ask about the installer’s solar installation experience, ask whether they pull permits, and ask for references or recommendations from site owners of previous solar jobs
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Ask about panel brands, and inverter and company warranties
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Look for their rating on the Better Business Bureau
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Ask if their electricians and roofers are licensed and insured
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Do they use NABCEP certified staff? If not, why not?
What is NABCEP Certification?
The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) is the most respected, well-established, and widely recognized certification organization for North American solar professionals. NABCEP offers entry level knowledge assessment, professional certification, and company accreditation programs to renewable energy professionals.
Raising industry standards and promoting consumer confidence, NABCEP is known as the “gold standard” for PV and Solar Heating Installation and PV Technical Sales Certifications.
Not all qualified installers are NABCEP certified, but in order to take the Kentucky tax credit your solar installation company must be certified.
Local Solar Installers
For a list of local and regional solar installers doing work in Louisville click on the arrow. Make sure to acquire multiple quotes before choosing your installer.
