If you want to purchase a PV
system, you are probably going to need a PV dealer/installer. You
can choose to contact one of
LIPA's Solar Contractors.
You may also check your local phone directly under Solar Energy
Equipment or contact LI Shines for a list of Solar Contractors or PV
installers. It is always advisable to obtain several bids before
making a selection.
Verify a PV installers credentials and compare prices for equivalent
systems. The bids should also include the total costs for getting
the system up and running, including hardware, installation,
connection to the grid, permitting, sales tax, and warranty.
Solar Contractors can help you get started in
a number of ways. A Solar Contractor can:
- Assess the amount of sunlight you get in your location
- Determine the kind and size of PV system you need
- Analyze costs of different PV systems
- Install and maintain your PV system
- Assist with permitting issues such as building and
electrical permits, homeowners associations, and required
National Electric Code and IEEE certifications.
LIPA Rebates
Before a PV system can be installed, the PV contractor can
help you complete and sign LIPA's Rebate Form and two original
Net Metering Service Agreements. The Net Metering Service
Agreement specifies the terms and conditions under which your PV
system can be connected to the utility grid and is required for
all utility-interconnected PV systems.
You or your PV contractor will forward together, completed and
signed, the original rebate application, along with two original
LIPA Net Metering Service Agreements to:
LIPA
Distributed Resource Management
175 East Old Country Road
Hicksville, NY 11801
After LIPA pre-approves your completed Net Metering Service
Application, the PV contractor will obtain the necessary PV
system equipment. The PV contractor should also assist you in
obtaining all necessary building and electrical permits and PV
system equipment. The installation must be inspected by an
electrical inspector. Following the completion of your PV system
installation and prior to LIPA conducting a functional test of
your PV system, setting the appropriate meter and processing
your rebate, you must provide LIPA with a temporary or copy of
the electric inspection certificate issued by the Board of Fire
Underwriters or agency having jurisdiction. You may mail a copy
of the temporary electric inspection certificate to Distributed
Resource Management or send by fax to 516-545-6134.
Upon installation of your PV system, you or the PV contractor will
need to forward a copy of the itemized product invoice(s) to LIPA.
Your itemized invoice(s) must contain all PV equipment model numbers
and include purchase/installation date and the assigned LIPA
application number. If any information is missing from your product
invoice(s), LIPA will not be able to determine your eligibility for
a rebate. LIPA provides rebates based on the product invoice(s). All
product invoices must be mailed to: LIPA Solar Pioneer Program,
Rebate Processing, 25 Hub Drive, Melville NY 11747 or faxed to 631-755-5375.
Upon receipt of the PV invoice, LIPA will process your rebate
within 60 days. An inspection of your installed PV system may be
required by LIPA prior to the issuance of a rebate check.
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