Purchasing Process

Green Fuel will help you every step of the way to finding an energy solution that fits your needs best!

 

Examine current usage (usage & cost from 12 months of energy bills)

Set custom goals that you want your system to meet (based on budget, available square footage and usage)

Discuss different product options (solar PV, solar thermal, lighting, radiant barrier, attic fans, etc.)

 

Explain the rebates and tax credits eligible for you

Explain the installation process (how systems are mounted) and the maintenance that goes along with your system

Discuss how products/systems work to help you make well informed decisions, and alleviate any concerns or misconceptions you may have

 

Discuss methods of payment (financial services)

Set up appointment to meet and review quote, answer and questions, quick inspection (space in breaker box, no shading issues, etc.)

Sign the contract and put down the deposit

 

After the contract is signed there is a general timeline (10-16 weeks) with key dates you should be aware of

  • Sign Contract
  • 25% initial deposit
  • Customer Action

  • Site Inspection
  • 1-5 days
  • (5 days)

  • File Utility Rebate
  • 1-2 weeks
  • (14 days)

  • File for HOA
  • if applicable
  • 1-2 weeks
  • (14 days)
           

  • In-House Design & Engineering
  • 2-4 weeks
  • (28 days)

  • 2nd Payment Due
  • 15% system cost
  • Customer Action

  • Interconnection Form Mailed
  • Sign form and mail back
  • Customer Action

  • Rebate Approval
  • 2-3 weeks
  • (21 days)

           
  • Submit for permits
  • 1-5 days
  • (33 days)

  • Interconnection Approval
  • 5-7 weeks
  • (77 days)
    • HOA Approval
    • if applicable

    Receive Permits

               

    • City/County Inspection
    • 1-5 days
    • (87 days)

    • Installation
    • 1-5 days
    • (82 days)

    • 3rd Payment
    • Remaining Balance
    • Customer Action

  • Schedule Installation
  • 1-2 weeks
  •            
  • Utility Inspection
  • 1-4 weeks
  • (111 days)
  • System Energized!!

    • Utility Rebate Sent
    • Assigned to 3rd Party
    • 30-60 days

    6 month system check-up

     

    *This timeline is only an estimate and is subject to change at any time. Green Fuel Technologies will not be held liable for any delays, or changes to the anticipated dates, including those caused by, but not limited to, Utility Companies, City or County Departments, Home Owners Associations, product availability, or customer non-compliance.

     

    Tips to consider:

    • Evaluate a company or two-talk with their sales person and test the level of knowledge they have
    • Compare warranties on products
    • Check out job experience for the contractor (with about 100 new startups electrical contractors looking for work figure they’ll give solar a shot)
    • Be wary of the lowest price bid because this might mean lower quality products
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