Welcome to SOLSTICE NRG

Solstice NRG develops & installs turnkey grid-tied solar electric systems allowing our customers to reduce their electric bills using solar power.

Our goal is to assist you with determining if solar is right for you. We will provide information on recommended system sizes, costs, rebates, tax incentives, and potential electricity savings from a solar electric system.

Please contact us today to take the first step toward going solar!

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Our Services

TURNKEY SOLAR FROM INITIAL CONSULTING TO MONITORING THE COMPLETED SYSTEM, WE OFFER A START-TO-FINISH SOLAR ENERGY SOLUTION

Many people believe that going solar is an expensive, complicated pursuit. This is not the case. From the initial meeting with your solar designer to connecting your system to the utility, we work with you every step of the way to make sure your savings come with peace of mind. Let us take the stress away and show you what your options are.

MONITORING

Solstice NRG provides each new installation with a web-based application so that you can continually monitor your system output to ensure that it is performing at its optimal level.

CONSULTING

We will work to ensure you receive the best possible return on your solar investment. We start the process with an in-person site survey and an initial proposal outlining the details of the project. We’ll help you to determine a plan that works with your needs while reaching your building’s renewable energy potential. Solstice NRG sales staff are experts in the solar industry and are fully equipped to assist you in acquiring your new solar investment. From initial consultation, to financial assistance, through pre-construction, our sales team is here to help you choose the best system for your property.

DESIGN

No two projects are alike. Each system is specifically designed to meet your needs, and the limitations of your building’s structure and budget. We will design each system to comply zoning restrictions, mounting and location limits, and to make it as aesthetically pleasing as possible. Solstice NRG engineers encompass various disciplines, including civil, structural, and electrical engineering. While designing your system, they emphasize simple, creative solutions and utilize proven technologies to deliver cost-effective projects that are on time and under budget.

FINANCE

Solstice NRG provides various options to work within your budget. With the solar tax credit, 30% of all solar energy system installation costs are subtracted directly from your federal income tax payments! Given current federal tax credits, utility incentives, and bonus depreciation, the net cost of a solar system can be reduced by as much as half of the retail price. Solstice NRG has formed a partnership with financing companies across the nation in order to provide a cost-effective solution to our customers. Solstice NRG offers flexible financing solutions tailored to fit your needs.

PERMITTING

We build our systems to last. Our team will carefully install the highest quality solar panels on your array with minimal disruption to your day-to-day operations. Solstice NRG will connect your new system to the power grid, install your monitoring system, and schedule and be present at all city inspections. With quality designs in hand, the Solstice NRG construction team ensures that all installations are built efficiently, on time, within budget, and ultimately perform as promised. Our construction team consists of highly experienced project managers, procurement professionals, construction supervisors, electricians, and a dedicated team of trained solar installers.

How Solar Works

1: SIGNING THE PAPERWORK

Everything gets started on the day you sign the paperwork and give the team the go ahead. This meeting won’t be the first time, it will happen after several meetings – if you’re buying, you’ve already gone through the process of getting estimates and such. In most cases, the paperwork can be quickly and easily completed, but in some rare cases, it may take more than a day to get all of the paperwork signed. If you’re waiting on a loan approval from a bank, for example, you might need to delay until that’s been settled

2: GATHERING SITE-SPECIFIC DATA

Every house is unique, and many are subtly altered over time as owners and contractors make a variety of changes and improvements. It could take up to 2 weeks for the engineers to fully survey the house and gather all of the specific information they need. The gathered data isn’t limited to the house itself – the engineers will also be looking at your utility connections and generally making sure that the house is ready to have a solar system installed. This is rarely a problem for newer homes, but old houses may actually have faulty wiring or other issues. There is a small chance that an electrician may need to do some work before the solar installation can proceed – if so, you may experience delays until the electrician is available. Most electricians can complete a job on a residential home in several hours (at most).

3: CREATING THE DESIGN

Over the next Milestone, your installation team will work on creating a complete design for the upgrade of your home. This will detail all the relevant components of the job – where individual parts and pieces will go, how the wires will be connected, where additional systems (like in-home batteries) will be placed, and so on. This may take longer for particularly large or complex solar arrays, but most homeowners can expect to get the plan within 3 weeks or sooner.

4: PERMIT SUBMISSION

Once all documents have been signed and returned, the permit request will be submitted to the appropriate department. It can take up to a Milestone for the permit to be delivered, as your installation company may need to provide other information as well, and that data could take a few days to acquire.

5: PERMIT APPROVAL

This is where things get a bit tricky – and unfortunately, we can’t give you a perfect estimate on this. The length of time it takes to get a permit approved varies by region – some places can get them done in minutes, while others may take several weeks to stamp a seal on it, and that’s assuming there’s no reason to deny the permit. The only thing to do here is wait, although you can ask for an estimate of approval times in your area to get a better idea of how long it will take, a step we encourage you to do on Milestone 1.

6: SCHEDULING THE INSTALLATION

Once the permit is approved, the actual installation will be scheduled. This typically occurs sometime over the next two weeks, and on average it can be one Milestone until things get started. Many different variables go into this, but once you have a date, it’s usually pretty solid. If schedules need to be changed, you’ll be notified as soon as possible.

7: INSTALLATION

Actually installing the solar panels – finally – generally takes one or two days. As before, particularly large or complex systems may need more time, and you’ll be told what to expect before the workers get started.

8: INSPECTION

The local jurisdiction inspects the installation of the system. Once approved, the local jurisdiction sends the approval to the local utility company.

9: COMMISSIONING (TURNING SYSTEM ON)

The Local utility company will inspect the system, and if approve, set a bidirectional meter and allow the system to turn on.

10: FINAL STEPS

While about 2 months is normal for a solar panel installation process, there are many things that can influence it. For example, if permits can be submitted right away, followed by quick approval and an installation time just two or three days later – the overall installation time could be cut in half. On the other hand, some things may take longer – especially the permit approval process, which could easily double the length of this timeline. The bottom line is that there’s no exact guarantee on the timeline.

Why Go Solar

WHAT’S GOOD FOR THE PLANET IS GOOD FOR YOUR WALLET

Whether you’re committed to helping fight global warming by reducing your own CO2 emissions, or looking for ways to get control over your ever-increasing utility bill, solar offers a solution with benefits for all.

REDUCED ELECTRICITY BILL

By installing a PV system you can significantly reduce your monthly electric utility bill. Other benefits include:

Generous government incentives can be found to help reduce the initial capital costs of a solar system by as much as 26%.
The cost of electricity from the utility is getting higher every day, and will only continue to rise. But by generating your own power with solar, you can stabilize your cost of electricity and even reduce it’s sensitivity to future rate hikes.

SMART BUSINESS DECISION

A solar energy system is a smart option for businesses. Solar panels reduce the amount of electricity coming from fossil fuels, supplying business operations with clean, renewable energy. Many business owners, from hotels to wineries to retail stores, are making the decision to reduce their electricity bills and go solar today.

A solar energy system can benefit your business in numerous ways:

Save significantly on your utility expenses
Add value to your commercial property
Take advantage of major tax benefits specifically for businesses
Create a green image for your company

REBATES, INCENTIVES AND TAX CREDITS

Take advantage of federal, state and local tax incentives. There are generous government incentives available to help make the worthwhile investment in your energy future. The Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) is a great resource to learn about current state, local, utility and federal incentives www.dsireusa.org

SAVE THE PLANET, ONE SOLAR PANEL AT A TIME

The sun bathes the earth with enough energy every 10 seconds to meet the world’s electricity needs for a year. Using this energy from the sun is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint and reduce your energy bill at the same time.

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