As a real estate agent who believes in renewable energy, I sometimes get questions from people who want to install solar panels on their roof to lower their electricity bill, help prevent blackouts, reduce their footprint on Global Warming and make their homes a little greener. My first piece of advice is to seek out the professionals who can do an expert installation of a complete solar electricity system. I highly recommend Harrison Electric, based in Whittier, CA to do any solar electric installation for your home.
A lot of people want to do their own installation. It certainly sounds simple to just put few panels on the roof. Actually, a typical installation can start with about 12 panels for a small configuration; but it takes more than just reading a book or two and playing with panels on the roof to properly install a safe, reliable and economic solar energy system. Making the connection to your home's 240 volt electrical panel can be dangerous for the average homeowner, unless he is an electrician. Leave it to the professionals. Save yourself the time, energy and frustration of trying to master an installation that the professionals can do safely, efficiently and beautifully. Yes, a poor solar installation can get quite ugly, but a good one can be beautiful.
As far as saving money by doing it yourself, don't count your pennies just yet. The installation has to be permitted, inspected and passed in order to get the state rebate and to be able to connect to the grid. There is a lot of paperwork required for Net Metering and the Rebates themselves, and that alone is worth paying a professional to install it. Harrison Electric, headquartered in Whittier, can take care of all those hassles.
Here is what Luke Harrison, the President of Harrison Electric, has to say about solar power:
"Harrison Electric has been in business for over 47 years, and in the renewable energy (solar) business for 6 years. An investment in Solar Photovoltaic power for your home or business is an excellent choice because of the extremely long warranties, the large rebates from the State, and the absence of required maintenance. We are happy to answer any and all of your questions relating to Solar Power. Just call us at the office, at (800) POWER-46 (800-769-3746) and ask for Luke, Mike, or Monica." And tell them Bob Willis sent you!
For information about state rebates, see the California Solar Initiative at http://www.gosolarcalifornia.ca.gov/csi/index.html.
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