Solar Pioneer Program for Homeowners
By using solar energy and energy efficient technologies in your home, you will:
- Help the environment
- Reduce your consumption of fossil fuels
- Lower your monthly bills
- Save money in the long term by ‘buying your electricity up front’ for the next 25+ years
Changes to LIPA’s Solar Pioneer Program
Effective 5PM, August 16, 2010, LIPA has revised the rebate policy
for the Solar Pioneer program.
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Is My Home Right for a Solar Energy System?
A PV system needs unobstructed access to the sun for most or all of the day throughout the year. PV panels are relatively unaffected by changing weather and the modules are angled to ‘catch’ the sun, not snow, so any snow that does collect melts quickly. Here are some important tips that will help you determine if your home is right for PV:
- PV systems are best installed on a southern exposed roof, however some east or west exposures may also be acceptable.
- PV systems are ideally mounted parallel with the roof at a 35 degree roof pitch with no shading between the hours of 9 AM and 4 PM.
- Shading can include trees, chimneys, TV antennas, satellite dishes, dormers & gables.
- A PV system can be installed on any well-structured roof. If your roof is older and needs to be replaced in the near future, you may want to replace it at the same time your PV systems is installed.
- The amount of space needed for a PV system is based on the output & type of the sys tem. Your roof size & orientation will determine how much PV you can install on your roof.
Getting Started
Questions?
Please call LIPA's Energy Efficiency Infoline at 1-800-692-2626.
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