This workshop is designed for home or business owners who would like to learn more about adding a solar system to their house. Solar can be a great investment if done right and is one of the most effective ways to lower your personal carbon footprint. The workshop will be taught in two sessions:

Part 1 – Understanding solar / getting ready:

Overview of solar photovoltaic technology
What houses are good candidates for solar systems
Cost of solar, available incentives from Federal, State and local sources, typical payback times
Buying versus leasing and solar loan programs
Homework: Collect information to evaluate your own home for solar
Part 2 – Evaluating solar for your own house:

Using free tools to evaluate your solar potential, expected costs and returns (we will use examples of your homes)
How to find the best solar installer
Contract terms and warranties from solar installers
The solar sales and installation process
Pitfalls and things to look out for during sales, project planning and installation
Monitoring and maintaining your solar system