Step 4. How do I select an installer?

You are responsible for selecting an installer. To help you select the right one, consider asking potential installers the following questions:

• Can you provide references from previous customers with similar PV projects?
• How many similar PV projects have you installed?
• When would you be able to perform the work?
• How long will the project take?
• What is the payment plan?
• Please describe the warranty provided on the PV project.
• Describe your experience working with local building officials and utility representatives when installing similar PV projects.
• Do you have a Massachusetts-licensed electrician as part of the project team?
• If you work with subcontractors, what firms will you hire and what will they do?
• What kind of training will you provide me with so that I can better operate and maintain my PV project?
• Please detail the savings that the PV project will provide?

Installers can help you with a more detailed site and financial assessment.  In addition, they will be responsible for providing you with a turnkey service and installation.  You are responsible for performing your own due diligence with regard to the experience and qualifications of potential installers and for making sure that they meet Commonwealth Solar requirements. The following links to installers are maintained by other entities: