Video: Planning Ahead With Solar

PLEASANT HILL — Host, Sarah Rutan: When designing a solar power system for your home, it’s wise to consider both your current and future energy needs. Today we’re in Pleasant Hill with Diamond Certified Expert Contributor Jeremy Carlock of Got Watts Electric & Solar to learn more.

Diamond Certified Expert Contributor, Jeremy Carlock: Prior to going solar, there are a few things you should consider. One is, do you plan on adding an electric vehicle to your home? If so, that can significantly affect the amount of solar that you need. Do you plan on adding a pool or a spa? These items can affect valuable roof space, and if you have solar already installed, you may not be able to heat one of those. If you plan on adding square footage, that can significantly affect the amount of solar that you need. All of these things need to be take into consideration prior to adding solar. Another big one is, are your electrical panels able to handle the new solar load and any future electrical load? I recommend taking all of these things into consideration prior to going solar.

Host, Sarah Rutan: To learn more from local top-rated companies, visit our Diamond Certified Expert Reports at experts.diamondcertified.org.