Steps to Ownership
Our experienced solar specialists follow the 7
steps presented below to ensure each client is fully satisfied with
all aspects of their solar electric system.
1. Initial Site Visit, Property Inspection and Energy
Analysis
Upon contacting us, a Trinity representative will conduct a
telephone interview and gather specific information about your
interest in a solar power system. They will also schedule a site
visit with one of our solar specialists.
Our solar specialist will conduct a survey of your property and
determine the optimal location of your system based on factors such
as available space, access to sunlight, and maximum system energy
production. The Solar Specialist will also conduct an assessment of
your energy usage and evaluate what size system best fits your
needs.
2. System Design and Estimate
Based on the information collected in step 1, our Solar
Specialist provides a system design with expected performance
measures and all costs associated with system ownership. They will
also show you how to take advantage of the lucrative Federal and
state solar incentives that significantly lower the cost of a solar
energy system, as well as any of Trinity's special financing
programs.
Since we do this at no cost to you, we request that all family
members be present for the site visit and presentation and we ask
that you provide a current electric bill for our review.
3. Initial Paperwork, State Application & Permitting
Our Solar Specialist will lead you through all the paperwork
necessary to be approved for federal and state incentives.
Depending on the incentive, we will even manage and submit the
paperwork to the agencies providing the incentives. (Unfortunately,
the federal government won't allow us to submit your tax returns
for you to get your tax credits - you'll have to do this yourself.)
At this stage, we also collect a small deposit to get started.
All states where we operate allow us to prepare, manage and
submit your state application for you. We also obtain authorization
to connect your system up to your utility provider (so your meter
will spin backwards) and request all permits necessary to install
your system on your home.
4. Equipment Procurement
Upon rebate, interconnection, and permit approval, we proceed
with ordering your system from our equipment suppliers. We work
with the leading manufacturers in the industry providing
state-of-the-art modules, inverters, and mounting systems to ensure
your system will perform as expected over the next 30 years.
5. System Installation
Once the equipment is received, a Trinity representative will
contact you to schedule your installation. Upon arrival of our
installation professionals to your home, we conduct a final
walk-through and make sure no site changes have occurred that alter
the original design. Next, we attach the module mounting system to
your roof. The modules are then attached to the mounting system and
connected to a junction box that leads to your inverter. As our
roofing specialists install the modules, our electrical experts
mount the inverter(s) to an available wall-space usually in your
garage or basement and then connect the modules to the inverter.
Finally, we connect the inverter to your circuit breaker box so you
can generate electricity for your home.
6. System Commissioning
After the system is installed, we conduct a final system
walk-through with you and explain how the system operates. If you
ever have any questions about the operation of our systems, most of
our staff own their own system so you can just give us a call.
After final walk-through, we then schedule all necessary
inspections by local permitting authorities, rebate administrators
and your utility.
7. Project Completion
Following the completion of the state and local inspections, we
submit the final request for payment of your rebate, if applicable.
We offer to our clients the option of assigning the rebate to us as
a form of payment so you don't have to pay more upfront and then
wait for the rebate. We do the waiting so you don't have to. We
also provide all the information you need to set up your solar
renewable energy certificate (SREC) account so you can immediately
start generating and selling your SRECs.
Even though the project is complete, keep in
mind that we are always available should you need us. We are only a
phone call away.