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I looked into the best solar panel companies in Rahway NJ 07065.<br><br>This is what I found!<br><br>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmeBtnlcc0A&feature=youtu.be<br><br>Address: 239 W 100 S Provo Utah, 64606<br>Phone: 801-358-6431<br>
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6 QUESTIONS TO ASK RAHWAY, NJSOLAR COMPANIES PHOTO CREDIT: EARTHTECHLING
1. DO YOU OFFER PPA OR LOAN? • PPA = Power Purchase Agreement (Pay Less/kWh) • Loan = You Save 100% - Monthly Payment PHOTO CREDIT: EARTHTECHLING
2. HOW MUCH DO YOU CHARGE PER WATT? • PPA - No More Than $0.12/kWh • Financed Panels - No More Than $4.55/watt PHOTO CREDIT: EARTHTECHLING
3. HOW LONG DOES PERMITTING TAKE? • This varies based on the time of year and the number of permits being processed. • This is more to establish the right expectations. PHOTO CREDIT: EARTHTECHLING
4. HOW ARE THE PANELS INSURED? • PPA - The Solar Company Is Responsible • Financed Panels - You Are Responsible PHOTO CREDIT: EARTHTECHLING
5. HOW LONG DO THE PANELS LAST? • PPA - 20 Yr Maintenance Warranty • Financed Panels - 25-30 Year Manufacturer Warranty PHOTO CREDIT: EARTHTECHLING
6. HOW GOOD SHOULD MY CREDIT BE? • PPA & Financed Panels - Varies Based On Company • Generally Higher Than 600 • But … PHOTO CREDIT: EARTHTECHLING
MY RECOMMENDATIONS Don’t be afraid of the sales people. PHOTO CREDIT: EARTHTECHLING
MY RECOMMENDATIONS Don’t be afraid to say no. PHOTO CREDIT: EARTHTECHLING
MY RECOMMENDATIONS NREL (Dept. of Energy) recommended that we compare as many solar options as possible to avoid paying inflated prices. (see report in description) PHOTO CREDIT: EARTHTECHLING
MY RECOMMENDATIONS Allow multiple companies to give you estimates. How? PHOTO CREDIT: EARTHTECHLING
MY RECOMMENDATIONS Use a “solar marketplace” to let companies compete with each other to offer the best deal. Don’t Call Everyone! (This is what I did at first) PHOTO CREDIT: EARTHTECHLING
NOTE: Lowest price doesn’t always mean the best deal. Not all panels are created equal. PHOTO CREDIT: EARTHTECHLING
MY RECOMMENDATIONS The“solar marketplaces”I used were: Solar Visit (link in description) National Solar Program (link in description) PHOTO CREDIT: EARTHTECHLING
RECAP • Don’t be afraid of the sales people. • Don’t be afraid to say no. • Use a “solar marketplace”. • Allow multiple companies to give you estimates. • Let them compete and give you the best deal. • The lowest price doesn’t mean the best deal. • Consider using: • Solar Visit • National Solar Program PHOTO CREDIT: EARTHTECHLING
Good Luck! Take a look at the links in the description below. PHOTO CREDIT: EARTHTECHLING