Is Your Solar Contractor Licensed?

Looking to install solar panels on your home or business? Before you line up professional solar installers, you’ll want to check more than just cost and their schedules. One of the most important questions is to determine whether your solar contractor is licensed.

In many jurisdictions, you can sell solar panels with little governmental oversight. When it comes to installation, repair or maintenance, you might have to be licensed as a solar dealer. During this struggling economy, the result has been that ordinary construction workers/home builders with little to do, have tried to get into the solar industry. Not always with the best outcome!

Why is it important to determine if your solar contractor is licensed? There are several reasons. First, if there is any error in the installation itself, you can look to both the company and their insurance to recoup any damages. Second, licensed solar contractors can work with you to maximize tax savings and incentives. Finally, working with a solar contractor that is licensed can give you peace of mind. If anything goes wrong, you have a stronger case for legal recourse.

Be sure to carefully review your contract before signing it, and hire an attorney if you have any questions or concerns.

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