- Are you licensed, bonded, and insured in the state?
- How many systems have you installed? How many locally?
- How do you calculate the anticipated solar production of a system?
- How much electricity will my proposed system generate?
- Can you provide me with references?
- Do you use a licensed electrician to interconnect my generation?
- Will you take care of all the paperwork that my utility requires to sign up for net metering, as well as coordinate the job with them?
- Is my roof in good enough shape to last for the life of the solar PV system (20 years+)?
- Are your components UL listed? (Required for electrical inspection and utility interconnection).
- Will you also take care of any city, county, or state permits that are necessary?
- Do you finance solar projects? If not, what are my upfront costs?
- What are additional expenses over the life of the system? Will I need to replace any components? Do you cover that?
- If there is a problem with the system, who do I contact?
This is an opinion and varies from person to person. Some people are interested in supporting the green energy aspect and think solar is a great fit for this, while others feel the cost outweighs the benefits.
KEC cannot recommend an installer. We encourage our members to do their research on installers before selecting one specifically. Some options for research can include online reviews and the Better Business Bureau (BBB).
No. KEC does not sell or install generation systems or equipment. However, KEC does have a community solar project for members who want renewable energy without the upfront investment. Visit our Community Solar web page for more information.
KEC does not give advice on tax incentives or rebates available for solar or other generation systems. We recommend you check with your accountant or the state of Idaho/Washington for tax incentives.
Distributed generation (DG) refers to electricity being generated at or near where the energy is consumed. A DG resource includes solar panels, wind turbines, and other generating technologies. A DG resource may serve a single service location, or it may be a part of a microgrid serving multiple service locations. Members interested in DG may participate in our net metering program.
Net metering describes how energy produced at a member’s location is measured against the energy consumed. While on a net metered rate, the member is billed for the “net” difference between consumption and production during the monthly billing period. Here's how it works:
