IMPORTANT QUESTIONS YOU NEED TO ASK:
1. Find out if the person or company you are considering is a licensed contractor. Beware of "Solar Businesses" that are not properly licensed! Ask what kind of license they have. Ask for their license number or to see a copy of their license. Any licensed contractor should easily and willingly provide this information to you.
2. Does the person or company you are considering have a license which IS NOT A SOLAR CONTRACTORS LICENSE? If so, ask them to provide you with documentation demonstrating that they have formal training and certification for solar system design and installation. Gainesville Regional Utilities requires the following to establish interconnect agreements: Proof of a
Florida State Solar Contractor License
or Proof of a State Electrical Contractor License WITH certification from The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) or The Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC).3. Is your home or business protected from accident liability during the installation? Ask your potential contractor to provide you with proof of general liability and worker's compensation coverage. Otherwise, you could find yourself liable in case of an on-the-job-accident occurring at your residence or place of business.
4. Have you been provided with a clear, understandable solar access and shade report? As a result of a solar site assessment, you should receive a solar analysis report informing you about your solar window and the kind of output you can expect from your system throughout the year.
5. Are you signing up for a TURNKEY Service? With
TURNKEY
service you are not expected to do any subcontractor hiring/coordination, deal with the permit process, or coordinate with building inspectors. Additionally, aTURNKEY
quote means no hidden/additional charges or fees for you to pay.6. What if there is a problem after the installation is completed? Who will warrant your system? Will your solar installer service your system and do so in a timely manner? Will your installer charge you for service calls?
7. Is the workmanship guaranteed? Find out if the workmanship on your solar system will be guaranteed, covering issues that may arise after installation, at no additional cost.
8. Can your solar contractor provide references? Can you call any of your solar installer's customers and ask about their installation experience and system satisfaction? You can at Pure Energy Solar!
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