Solar

What happens at your solar consultation

A solar consultation is a working session at your kitchen table, not a pitch you have to survive. Here is how the visit goes and how to get the most out of it. What to have handy - A recent electric bill. Your usage drives the whole design. If your utility's website shows a full year of usage, even better. - Everyone who shares the decision. The conversation goes better when everyone hears the same numbers once, together. - Your questions, written down. Nothing is off limits. What we look at Your consultant reviews your usage, looks at your roof and your electrical panel, and asks how you actually live in the house: who is home during the day, plans for an electric vehicle, how long you expect to stay. That context changes what the right system looks like. How pricing is presented Everything lands in a written proposal: the system, what it is expected to produce, the full price, and every payment option. Your proposal shows the exact numbers in writing. If a number is not in writing, do not count on it. There is no "sign tonight" price. The proposal you see is the proposal that holds, and you can take your time with it. The honest-numbers standard We build every proposal on honest numbers. If solar does not make sense for your home, your consultant says so and leaves it there. A consultation that ends with "this is not a fit" is still a successful consultation. How to book The consultation is free, with no obligation. Call 1-888-801-6789, text (801) 634-0177, email help@gottriple.com, or chat at gottriple.com.

How solar financing works — cash, loan, or lease

There are three ways to pay for solar. None of them is a trick, and each fits a different situation. Here they are in plain language. Cash You pay for the system once and own it from day one. No monthly payment, no interest, and all of the savings are yours. The simplest math of the three. Loan You still own the system. A lender pays for the install up front, and you repay the lender monthly, the same way a car or home improvement loan works. Who you pay: the lender, not us. When you compare loans, three things matter: the monthly payment, the length of the term, and the total you will repay over that term. Your proposal shows all three in writing before you sign anything. Lease (third-party ownership) A solar provider owns the system on your roof. You do not buy the equipment; you pay a monthly amount for the power it produces. Maintenance and monitoring are the owner's responsibility, not yours. The trade: less money up front and less responsibility, but the ownership benefits belong to the owner, not to you. Which one fits Cash fits people with savings who want the maximum long-term return. A loan fits people who want ownership without the up-front cost. A lease fits people who want lower bills without owning equipment. Whether any tax incentive applies to you is a question for a tax professional, and we will tell you the same thing in person. The rule that protects you Never accept a rate or payment that exists only out loud. Your proposal shows the exact payment, term, and total in writing, for every path, side by side. Compare on paper and take your time.

What the site survey checks (and why we photograph everything)

The site survey is the first visit after you sign, and it decides whether the design on paper works on your actual house. Here is what the technician checks, and why so many photos get taken. What the survey checks - Roof. Measurements, material, age, and condition. Panels last decades, so the roof under them has to be ready for that. - Shading. Trees, chimneys, and nearby structures that would cut production at certain hours. - Structure. Attic framing and rafters, to confirm the roof can carry the system. - Electrical panel. Capacity and breaker space. Some homes need a panel upgrade before solar can connect, and it is far better to know that now. - Equipment placement. Where the inverter, the connection to your meter, and any battery will live. Plan for the technician to need access to your attic, your electrical panel, and your yard. Why we photograph everything - Engineers design your final system from these photos. More photos means a better design. - Your city requires documentation in the permit packet. - The photos are a record of your home's condition before any work starts. That record protects you. - One thorough visit beats three short ones. Good photos mean the crew rarely has to come back with more questions. If the survey finds a problem Sometimes it does: a roof that needs work first, or a panel that needs upgrading. When that happens, we tell you before anything else moves forward, and any change to the plan or the price comes to you in writing. Nothing changes verbally. Questions before your survey Call 1-888-801-6789, text (801) 634-0177, email help@gottriple.com, or chat at gottriple.com.

From signed agreement to power on — the install timeline

Once you sign, your project moves through five stages. Here is what each one looks like from your side: when you need to be home, and where the waiting actually comes from. The five stages 1. Site survey. A technician measures your roof and checks your electrical panel, usually within days of signing. You need to be home for this one. 2. Design and permits. Engineers finalize the layout, then we file permits with your city and an interconnection application with your utility. Nothing for you to do here except watch for updates. 3. Install day. The crew mounts the panels, runs the wiring, and sets your equipment. Most home installs finish in one to two days. Someone needs to be home, and your power may be off for a short stretch. 4. Inspection. Your city or county confirms the work meets code. We schedule it and handle it. If your inspector needs access to the house, we tell you ahead of time. 5. Permission to operate. Your utility does a final review and grants written approval. Then we turn the system on. Where the waiting comes from The honest answer: permit offices and utilities set part of the pace, and it varies by city. We track every application and follow up so nothing sits in a pile, but we cannot stamp a city permit ourselves. When a stage is waiting on an office, we tell you that plainly instead of going quiet. One thing not to do Do not switch the system on before permission to operate arrives. Utilities require that written approval first, and flipping it early can set the whole process back. Staying in the loop Questions at any stage: call 1-888-801-6789, text (801) 634-0177, email help@gottriple.com, or chat at gottriple.com.

What happens after you sign: the steps to permission to operate

Signing is step one, not the finish line. Here is the path from your signature to the day your utility lets you turn the system on. Most projects take several weeks end to end. Exact timing depends on your city and your utility, and we keep you posted at every step. 1. Site survey A technician visits your home to measure the roof, check your electrical panel, and confirm the design works in real life. This usually happens within days of signing. 2. Design and permitting Engineers finalize your system layout. Then we submit permits to your city and an interconnection application to your utility. This is often the longest stretch. Cities and utilities move at their own pace. We track every application and follow up so nothing sits. 3. Install day Most home installs are finished in one to two days. The crew mounts the panels, runs the wiring, and sets up your equipment. You do not need to leave home, though your power may be off for a short time. 4. Inspection Your city or county inspects the work to confirm it meets code. We schedule the inspection and handle it. 5. Permission to operate (PTO) The utility does a final review and grants permission to operate. Once PTO arrives, we turn your system on. Do not switch it on before then. Utilities require that approval first. One honest note We build every proposal on honest numbers. If the math does not work for your home, we say so before you sign, and we walk away. That standard does not stop after signing. If anything changes during permitting, you hear it from us straight. Where we install solar Triple Crown installs solar in Texas, California, Oregon, and Illinois. Questions at any step: call 1-888-801-6789, text (801) 634-0177, or chat at gottriple.com.

Batteries: when they make sense

A battery is not automatic with solar, and it is not for everyone. It does two jobs, and whether it earns its place depends on which job your home actually needs. Job one: keeping the lights on When the grid goes down, a solar system without a battery shuts off too. That surprises people, but it is a safety requirement that protects utility line workers. A battery changes it: your selected circuits keep running through an outage. If your area loses power often, if someone in the house relies on medical equipment, or if you work from home and an outage costs you real money, this job alone can justify a battery. Job two: the bill math Some utilities charge more for power at certain hours, or pay very little for the solar you send back to the grid. A battery lets you store your own solar and use it when grid power is expensive. Whether this pays off depends entirely on your utility's rate structure. In some areas it is a clear win. In others it does almost nothing. When a battery does not make sense If your outages are rare and short, and your utility gives full credit for the solar you export, a battery mostly adds cost without adding much benefit. If that is true for your home, we say so. What it costs We do not quote battery prices in an article, because the honest number depends on your home and how much of it you want backed up. Your proposal shows the battery as its own line item, in writing, with exactly what it adds and what it changes. If it does not help your situation, your consultant will tell you to skip it. Talk it through Call 1-888-801-6789, text (801) 634-0177, email help@gottriple.com, or chat at gottriple.com.