If you’re considering installing solar to power your home or business, MCE can help you get the best out of your system.
Solar technologies capture sunlight and turn it into clean, renewable energy. For homes and businesses, this is accomplished by installing solar or photovoltaic (PV) panels.
As an MCE solar customer, you can:
Before installing solar, consider making energy-efficiency and electrification improvements, like adding insulation and upgrading to electric appliances to get the most out of a solar system.
Determine your energy needs by examining your energy consumption. Evaluate your site for adequate space and regular exposure to sunlight. You can use mapping services to calculate the solar potential of your structure’s rooftop.
Evaluate the time of day you use the most electricity. If it’s at night, consider pairing solar with battery storage to use your solar energy at any time, even when the sun is down or during power outages. Rebates and incentives are available to lower the cost of solar and storage.
Make a list of local solar equipment or installation providers and read their reviews. Consider interviewing multiple solar companies before making your final decision. Check their licenses and organizational affiliations. Compare quotes, solar panel efficiency, and warranties from your top companies.
Your solar company will conduct a site visit to evaluate your property and design a proposal based on your energy needs, budget, and capabilities. Explore purchasing, leasing, and financing plans before commencing installation.
Your solar company will begin installing your panels. Installation usually takes a few days.
Once your system is installed, your solar company will help you coordinate an on-site safety inspection and grid interconnection approval with PG&E.
If you have paired your home solar with battery storage and programmed to use your stored energy from 4–9 pm, make sure to sign up to receive a bill discount through our Solar Storage Credit.
Solar panels excel at generating electricity when the sun is shining, but that might not be the time of day you use the most electricity. Rather than sending your unused power to the grid, batteries optimize your system by storing your solar energy so you can use it when you need it, like during peak hours when energy rates are higher or when there’s a power outage.
The cost of your solar system will depend on your property’s size, energy requirements, and chosen equipment. Solar companies will happily give you a quote tailored to your needs. If you qualify for the federal solar tax credit, you can claim up to 30% of your solar system’s cost as a credit.
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