How It Works
Most people are surprised how straightforward this actually is. Here's exactly what happens from the day you reach out to the day your system turns on — typically 6 to 10 weeks start to finish.
Initial Consultation
I start with a quick, no-pressure conversation to understand your energy needs and take a look at your roof via satellite imagery. Does your roof qualify for solar?
Custom Proposal
I'll design a system specifically for your home and present a detailed proposal outlining costs, savings, and Massachusetts solar incentives. Learn how to read a solar proposal.
Site Survey
I'll send a trusted crew to your home to take precise measurements and inspect your electrical panel.
Permitting
All the paperwork gets handled — permits from your town, interconnection documents to your utility. I track every step so you never have to chase anything. See what the full installation timeline looks like.
Installation
The licensed installation crew gets it done — usually in just 1–2 days. I stay on top of every detail throughout. Check out the complete installation guide for Massachusetts homes.
Inspection & Energization
Once the inspection passes and we get Permission to Operate from your utility, your system goes live — and I walk you through your monitoring app so you can watch the savings. Read about what happens after going solar.
If you want to go deeper on any of these steps — what the permitting process really looks like, how long each stage actually takes, or what to expect on installation day — I put together a full guide that walks through all of it. It's the most detailed start-to-finish breakdown I have of how a Massachusetts solar installation really works. Read the Complete Massachusetts Solar Installation Guide.
Download the Complete Solar Survival Guide
Get all of my guides compiled into one easy-to-read PDF. Everything you need to know about going solar in Massachusetts.
Learn More About the Process
A deeper dive into timelines, system sizing, and how it all works.
Let's Start Step 01
If you're ready to get the ball rolling, I'm happy to put together a custom design and proposal for your home.
There's no pressure to move forward. I'll just give you the real numbers so you can decide if it makes sense.
I'll show you:
- A 3D model of panels on your roof
- Your projected annual production
- Your estimated payback period
Takes less than 30 seconds to get started