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California paperwork

Find the numbers in your California solar paperwork.

Start with the written proposal, the CSLB disclosure cover page and the Solar Energy System Supporting Information form (SESSI). Use the financing agreement if you are reviewing a loan, lease or power purchase agreement.

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Where to look

Full contract cost

Look at the CSLB disclosure cover page. Its total can include financing and energy payments where applicable. For price per watt, ask for the separate cash price before incentives and an itemized solar-only price.

Ownership and payment terms

Start in SESSI section 3 and check the written agreement. Identify who owns the system, the upfront amount, the payment schedule and any terms for transferring or buying out the agreement if you sell the home.

First-year savings estimate

Open SESSI section 4. Check annual electricity use, estimated solar generation, the rate schedule before and after installation and the battery mode. Ask which estimate assumes backup reserve and which assumes the battery is used to reduce the bill.

DC system size and included work

Look at the equipment schedule and itemized proposal. Confirm panel count and rated panel watts. Ask which roof, electrical and permitting work is included. Check what the battery can power during an outage and which circuits are covered.

Official forms and license lookup

Confirm which forms apply to your project with your installer or utility. The signed contract and financing documents set the terms of your agreement.