Question 1

How much does solar cost in Pensacola?

Accepted Answer

Most home systems range from $15,000–$30,000 before incentives. With the 30% federal tax credit, Florida's sales tax exemption, and financing options, many homeowners pay less per month than their current power bill — starting day one.

Question 2

How much can I save?

Accepted Answer

Most NRG customers save 70–100% on their electric bill. Over 25 years, that's typically $40,000–$80,000 in savings depending on system size and usage.

Question 3

Will solar work during a hurricane?

Accepted Answer

Solar panels are tested for 140+ mph winds and rigorously secured to your roof. For outage protection, we recommend pairing solar with battery storage — that combination keeps your home powered when the grid goes down.

Question 4

Do I need a battery to go solar?

Accepted Answer

No. Solar alone will lower your bill significantly. Adding a battery (Enphase or Tesla Powerwall) gives you backup power during outages — especially valuable in hurricane country.

Question 5

What incentives are available in Florida?

Accepted Answer

Florida exempts solar equipment from sales tax (saves ~6%), and your property taxes won't increase even though solar adds home value. Plus, the federal solar tax credit is currently 30% of total system cost.

Question 6

How long does installation take?

Accepted Answer

Most installs take 1–2 days on-site. The full process (design, permits, inspection, utility approval) typically runs 4–8 weeks from contract to power-on.

Question 7

What's the warranty?

Accepted Answer

Our premium panels carry a 25+ year performance warranty, and inverters/batteries come with 10–25 year manufacturer warranties depending on equipment. Workmanship is fully covered by NRG.

Question 8

Will solar damage my roof?

Accepted Answer

No — properly installed solar actually protects the roof underneath. We use industry-standard flashing and sealing methods, and we won't install on a roof that needs replacement first.

Question 9

Do I lose power when the grid goes down?

Accepted Answer

Solar-only systems shut off during outages for utility worker safety. With a battery backup, your home automatically isolates from the grid and keeps running on stored solar power.

Your Solar Questions, Answered.

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