Solar Panels in Southwest PA (installing, company, phone number)

[rockthecasbah121]

Has anyone on the forum had any experiences installing solar panels in Southwest PA? I see a lot of different advertisements for solar companies, but they all look a little scammy to me. I’m curious if there’s an reputable companies installing panels that aren’t just collecting phone numbers and making outrageous savings claims. Preferably, I’d like a company that also replaces your roof before installing.

[guy2073]

Originally Posted by rockthecasbah121

Has anyone on the forum had any experiences installing solar panels in Southwest PA? I see a lot of different advertisements for solar companies, but they all look a little scammy to me. I’m curious if there’s an reputable companies installing panels that aren’t just collecting phone numbers and making outrageous savings claims. Preferably, I’d like a company that also replaces your roof before installing.

Most of the solar companies are going to make you replace your roof before the panels go in.

[Goodjules]

This non profit has good info about solar in PA. I went to a conference they held and it was very informative. https://www.solarunitedneighbors.org/

[rockthecasbah121]

Originally Posted by Goodjules

This non profit has good info about solar in PA. I went to a conference they held and it was very informative. https://www.solarunitedneighbors.org/

Thanks. I’ll check it out.

[gatojam]

Originally Posted by guy2073

Most of the solar companies are going to make you replace your roof before the panels go in.

I don't know if they'll make you, but in my case they recommended that the roof be less than 5 years old. Primarily because when the roof is replaced they'll need to take down the panels and put them up again whenever a new roof is installed. The good news is the panels shield the roof to a degree from the elements so they might extend the roof's life and keep the attic naturally a bit cooler in summer.

The company I worked with is called eissolar, they were recommended to me by a family member who also had a good experience with them.