At Palmetto, we start each project with a solar savings forecast. If your roof is highly shaded, or you live in an area with low electricity rates, your forecasted saving may be low (or even negative), in which case we don’t recommend solar installation. If, however, your home shows a positive savings forecast, you may have multiple options to choose from based on your location and financial goals. To find the option that best aligns with your short- and long-term goals, we’ll start with a short series of questions.
- To gauge your potential savings, we might ask:
Where do you live? How much do you spend on electricity now? Do you foresee any big changes in your energy consumption? How much money would you like to invest? What’s your credit score?
- To better understand your priorities, we might ask:
How long do you plan to live in this home? If you’re considering a loan, how quickly do you intend to pay it off? Are you interested in solar lease and PPA buyout options? Are you more focused on monthly savings or long-term savings? Are you looking to increase your equity or home value?
We can then map your monthly and 25-year savings by system size and solar purchase, lease, or PPA options. Note: Solar options vary by state.