Solar panels are a renewable energy option that harness energy from the sun, converting it into electricity that may be used to power your home or business.
There are many things to consider before going solar.
Assess Your Energy Needs: Understand your energy usage trends and estimate potential annual energy production from solar panels.
Roof Suitability: Confirm that your roof may structurally support solar panels.
Installation: Gather quotes from at least three reputable, qualified companies.
Cost & Financing: Determine upfront expenses, financing options, potential savings and length of return on investment.
Warranty & Maintenance: Understand the warranty and maintenance requirements.
To learn more about solar and find out if it is the right choice for you, visit Energy.gov.
SOLAR INSTALLER INFORMATION
SUBMIT COMPLETED DOCUMENTS
1. Customer Generation Agreement
2. Interconnection Application
If preferred, a PDF application may be requested by emailing [email protected]
Please allow two weeks for review and processing. If approved, a letter of approval will be issued via email.
3. Upon receipt of an approval letter, contractor must send the plot plan to the City of Fountain Planning Department (contact information will be listed in the approval letter). The Planning Department will verify the solar contractor’s license to work in Fountain and issue a fee for use tax and plans review.
Contractor will be notified of approval or revision requirements within three business days.
4. Following plot plan approval and fee remittance, contractor must apply for permit through the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD).
After completion and approval of applications and permits, the contractor may begin work.
INSPECTION
Following solar panel installation, contractor must schedule an inspection with PPRBD.
If the solar panels pass inspection, PPRBD will send Fountain Utilities an email approving the system and installation of meter.
SOLAR METER INSTALLATION
Once Fountain Utilities receives the release from PPRBD, Fountain Utility staff will install the production meter within 5-10 business days.
Upon completion, Fountain Utilities will issue a “Permission to Operate” to the email address provided in the Interconnection Application.