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Solar decision checklist

Print this sheet or save it as a PDF from the print dialog. Fill the columns using written proposals; leave unknown information unresolved.

  1. Confirm roof condition, shade and who can authorize installation.
  2. Compare equipment, installation scope, warranties and service responsibility.
  3. Ask who handles permits, inspections and utility approval.
  4. Keep assumptions separate from guaranteed contract commitments. Take your time.
Proposal comparison
What to confirmOption AOption BOption C
Provider and proposal date   
Cash price and scope   
Financing and total payments   
Equipment and capacity   
Assumptions and remaining bills   
Warranties and exclusions   
Installation and approvals   
Unanswered questions   

Before you choose

Ask for written clarification. This worksheet is not a quote, a provider recommendation, or a guarantee of savings or availability.

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