Solar with Central
As your local energy experts, Central wants to be your first stop when considering any renewable energy. With so many options available, we want to make solar simple. Central can help you evaluate the risks and benefits of solar and assist in finding a solution that is right for you.
Interested in Solar? Let's talk!
Central is committed to helping our members find affordable, reliable and safe energy options. We want to make solar simple, helping you evaluate the risks and benefits of rooftop solar and finding a solution that is right for you.
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All about Residential Solar
Did you know Central has an application that members are required to have approved before solar panels can be installed? Central's interconnection application and agreement can be downloaded here.
Before you consider solar, consider these tips:
- Do your homework. Research various solar power systems and installation options before investing. Contact Central for a list of local vendors.
- Assess whether your property is a good site for solar. In general, you will need an open rooftop space or land that is free of shade for at least five hours per day.
- Investigate local building codes, zoning ordinances, covenants, and special regulations pertaining to solar power systems.
- Check with Central to determine the requirements and costs for connecting your system to the grid. Most likely you will still have a Central bill each month.
- Before adding an active solar system to your home, have your home’s electrical system evaluated by a licensed professional to ensure it can support this new technology.
- Always hire a professional to install solar panels at your home.
- Central’s interconnection process and approval can take up to 30 days and must be done before a build. Be sure and include this pending time in your timeline when installing solar.
Is solar energy right for me?
If you have made your home as energy-efficient as possible and now want to install a solar energy system, contact Central in the initial planning stages. Conduct thorough research on all aspects of any system before making the investment. Determine what your goal of the system is. For example, do you want to install solar energy because you believe it is the right thing to do? Or are you looking to save money? If you want to save money, carefully examine all the financial considerations first.
Start with energy efficiency
Before installing a solar energy system, consider reducing your energy use by making your home more energy-efficient. Many energy efficiency measures have a faster return on investment, and the initial investment is less than that of a renewable energy system. Central has energy efficiency rebates as well, visit the rebates page.
