Solar Power Questionnaire
The
demand for solar energy systems is growing quickly. To help us serve you
better, please fill in this questionnaire and return before scheduling an
appointment with us. Thank you!
Name_________________________________________________________
Phone: __________________
email _____________
Address_________________________________________________________________
City_______________________________________ State_______ Zip__________
Where did you find out about us? (circle one)
NYSERDA website, Local media (TV, radio, printed ad), referral, other_____________
Electric
consumption (YEARLY) in kilowatt-hours (kWh):_________________ If you don’t know this figure call utility company.
Is refrigerator older than 10 years?
Do you have:
central air conditioning?
Pool pump?
Well pump?
Incandescent lights?
Any appliances that are on
24/7?
Does
one side of the roof face south?
For south roofs (+/- 30 degrees off-south):
Is shade of any kind likely between 9 AM and 4 PM?
Are there “things” sticking up out of the roof such as dormers, chimneys or vents? Sketch or send photo.
What are the approximate dimensions of the roof?
For
east-west roofs, make notes on shade and things sticking up for both sides. Is
one side obviously better?
Look in attic. What is the spacing and size of roof
beams?
Look at house circuit box. Are there unused spaces?
How many?
What
is the service size: ____ amps, ____
volts. Common sizes are 100 A, 150 A,
200 A. Most houses have 240 V from utility. Some have 208 V.
Do
wires from utility come in overhead or underground?
Just leave blanks on things
you don’t know or can’t check. We’ll check.