Timeline
Your installation timeline
From signed agreement to powered-on system, most homeowners are saving in 4–8 weeks.
Design & approval
Week 1We finalize your system size, equipment, and financing based on your usage and roof.
Permits & interconnection
Weeks 2–4We submit permits to your town and interconnection paperwork to NYSEG or National Grid.
Installation day
Week 4–6Our crew installs the panels, inverter, and monitoring. Most homes are done in one day.
Utility approval & powered on
Week 6–8After final inspection and utility permission to operate, your system goes live.
How long does installation take?
The physical install on most homes is completed in one day. The full timeline from signed agreement to powered on is typically 4–8 weeks, depending on utility and permit approvals.
What happens between signing and install?
We handle the engineering, permits, utility interconnection paperwork, and material ordering. You'll get a clear schedule and updates at each step.
When will I start seeing savings?
Most homeowners see their first reduced bill within one billing cycle after the system is turned on and approved by the utility.
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