Before You Go Solar at Home: What to Know

Are you interested in going solar, but need more information to move forward? Maybe you’ve had a solar company come out and give you a quote, but aren’t quite sure about the next steps? Maybe you rent or don't have the roof space -- can you still be a part of the transition to clean energy in Virginia? We answer these questions in more in this C3 Webinar "Before You Go Solar at Home” You'll hear from the experts: a solar professional (Tiger Solar) and two nonprofits (Solar United Neighbors, a national organization, and the Local Energy Alliance Program, a Virginia organization). We want to help make your solar dream a reality! 00:00 Introductions 04:05 Jeff Hegeman, solar professional from Tiger Solar, begins his overview and Before You Go Solar checklist for homeowners 11:26 What's your why or primary motivation for going solar 14:15 Questions to ask your installer 20:45 Net metering 32:30 Typical solar timeline 33:32 Financial incentives 34:45 Q + A for Jeff Hegeman, Tiger Solar 36:50 Introduction to Aaron Sutch and Katie VanLangren 38:24 Katie explains their Solarize program for Virginians 41:02 Program for low-income and seniors 43:03 HOA guide - know your rights 47:00 Aaron Sutch explains Solar United Neighbors 51:56 Getting involved in advocacy 53:23 Leasing/PPA/Financing 55:47 Are there limits on what a home can produce? 58:17 Closing for those who have to go 59:16 Question about battery storage