Eco-merica was featured on the CalFinder Solar Blog. Our system in Center Valley was featured as a solar success. Let us know what you think of the article.

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Eco-merica wants to warn anyone thinking about going solar, the current funding level in the PA Sunshine Program is getting low. If you are thinking of going solar, NOW is the time. There is still time to get your rebate reserved, but not for long. We need anyone who wants to get the current funding level to sign on by the middle of next week. To anyone with a pending quote on a system: NOW is the time. If you’re not ready yet, consider putting down a nominal deposit now to secure the current rebate amount for up to a year. The next level of state rebate funding will be at $1.25/watt compared to the current $1.75/watt. At $1.25/watt, solar is a great financial investment, at the current level of $1.75/watt, it is a tremendous investment. Contact us today to take advantage of the current funding level.

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We’ve got a new system going up in Warrington. it’s a 5 kW Sharp system. It will feature a Deck Monitoring system once it’s up and running so everyone can see its performance. Call us now to get your system in before the summer season. Our schedule is filling up quick!

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With solar power’s increasing adoption across the state of PA, solar companies are popping up left and right. This, in conjunction with numerous “certification classes” available online and in different locations throughout the country are making it harder and harder for people to pick out a reliable solar installer. Fortunately, the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) maintains the industry’s most rigorous and nationally recognized certification program, commonly known as “The One That’s Hard to Get.” This enables customers to discern the inexperienced, questionable installers from the seasoned, experienced, quality installers.

NABCEP certified solar installers know solar inside and out. In order to qualify for certification, an installer must go through an accredited training program, perform a number of documented installations over the course of two years, and pass a rigorous, four hour exam covering all aspects of solar installation. The exam covers all sorts of topics including but not limited to OSHA safety regulations, technical design, installation practices, and system maintenance. Needless to say, their slogan is correct in that it’s not easy to get.

Eco-merica is one of a handful of NABCEP solar installers in the state of Pennsylvania. We encourage everyone we speak with about solar to insist on certification. Even if you choose another installer instead of us, please make sure they are NABCEP certified. Certification is crucial to ensure a healthy industry full of properly installed solar systems. We don’t want to have to fix a lot of leaky, failing systems 5 years down the road because a shoddy installation crew decided not to properly flash the roof penetrations or skimp on the sunlight exposure rating on the wires that are exposed under the panels on the roof just to save a few bucks. Solar is about constructing systems that will last 25 years or more. The only way to do that is to install them right, the first time. For more information on NABCEP, visit their website or check out their brochure.

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Sleepy Hollow Farm is now powered by a 16.8 kW solar power system. It was great to see their meter start running backwards the moment it was turned on. The system performance can be monitored at: Deck Monitoring. Monitoring systems like these are great for keeping track of your system’s production and can sometimes ease the process of selling your REC’s. They can be installed during the main installation or even afterwards as a retrofit.

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We will be installing a 10kW solar system in Tom’s River, NJ this spring. This is just one example of many reasons why New Jersey is the second biggest solar state in the country. It’s established, reliable incentive programs really make solar a no brainer for New Jersey residents. If you live in New Jersey and haven’t gone solar yet, what are you waiting for?

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We have our first Deck Monitoring installation up and running. The monitoring system uses an additional meter and data collection server to transmit your system’s production data to an online website. The easy to navigate web interface allows you to see current production, a customizable graph of past production, and some real life comparisons of the amount of energy your system has produced. Check out the first one here.

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