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No worries! A trustworthy solar company always conducts a thorough roof assessment before installation. So, don’t fret about placing new panels on an aging roof—it might not pass the initial survey if it’s too old. If it’s a concern, we can explore roofing solutions. However, your roof might surprise you and pass with flying colors!

A new roof is certainly better than an old roof. When I get asked this question it typically leads me to believe you are wondering about the warranty with the current roof provider. Most of the time, if your roof brand is a national, recognized brand like Owens Corning or GAF or any similar brand, then solar will not void the roof warranty. But please make sure your installer is certified and insured and reputable. A good solar company will also provide you with at least a 10 year roof penetration warranty.

Nothing at all! A reputable and honest solar company will factor in snow accumulation in their production estimates. So whatever power that is promised to be produced in a year’s period regardless of rain or snow will still be produced. Typically there is a power guarantee that comes with your system. Here at Cleanstart, we tend to be a bit conservative with our production estimates so at the end of the year, our homeowners learn that their system out performed what we originally estimated.

No. Not unless you have a generator or a battery installed with your solar system.

You don’t need to live in California to be able to benefit from solar. Most companies factor in local weather patterns and historical data in their production estimates. Cleanstart uses one of the most accurate and advanced production simulators in the world so we give our customers very accurate and a true analysis of what their system will produce even in the most inclement weather. We also guarantee the production. As long as there’s sunlight that hits your roof, solar is a viable option no matter your location.

People often assume that you’re stuck in your solar agreement. If you decide to list your home for sale, everything transfers where you left off. The transfer process is often easier than transferring the name in the utility bill believe it or not. We have systems in place that make the transfer process seamless and there are many options available to you and the prospective buyer of your home. You might even be able to sell the home faster than if the home did not have solar. If you have solar with us and would like help in this process, please let us know and we will walk you through it.

These are ever evolving and consistently being re-evaluated. Unfortunately not to the benefit of homeowners. NJ does not have an unlimited amount of money to incentivize homeowners to go solar so it is on a first come first serve basis. It is purely based on the size of your solar system and right now the average amount an average home would receive from the state is around $6,000.

This is a great question and also requires an extensive and thorough explanation. To know exactly how the programs work, the best thing to do is to contact a solar provider in NJ. We at Cleanstart are experts in the NJ market and can certainly help you navigate this.

This all depends on the individual and their goals, however, in most circumstances, a PPA will provide the most immediate savings and this is the route that greater than 90% of homeowners take. A thorough solar consultation will be able to determine what is best for you.

According to an extensive 2018 Zillow study and report, solar systems installed on homes in New Jersey see an average increase of 9.9% on the value of the home. This makes sense because a home with solar is able to provide a lower cost of ownership due to a lower and protected electric bill, hence lowering homeownership expenses to the next prospective buyer.