Ownership As Easy As 1, 2, 3
1.Consultation
3.Owning Your Power
1.Consultation
Sit down with one of our energy specialists and see if owning your power is right for you! We will go over your energy usage, solar systems and batteries, requirements, warranties, net metering, tax credits, and even see if you qualify!
2.Site Survey
3.Owning Your Power
1.Consultation
Relax in the comfort of your home while our technicians conduct a thorough inspection of your roof to make sure your home qualifies and is a good fit for ownership!
3.Owning Your Power
3.Owning Your Power
3.Owning Your Power
Gone are the days of relying on our outdated power grid to take care of you and your family when bad weather strikes. With AEI we make sure you aren't left in the dark!
Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us at CustomerCare@aeitexas.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Sunlight hits your solar panels, producing DC electricity (direct current, like your car runs on, but a whole lot more volts). A component called an inverter converts the DC into AC (alternating current, what your home runs on) and it feeds into your breaker box to power your home. Think of voltage as pressure. The inverter sets the voltage coming from your solar system SLIGHTLY higher than the grid voltage, ensuring your home uses solar first, and the grid second. Excess solar energy is fed onto the grid, generating a credit on your monthly bill. This process is called Net Metering.
Net metering is the system that utilities use to credit solar energy system owners for the electricity produced by their solar panels. With net metering, you only pay for the electricity that you use beyond what your solar panels can generate.
If you can afford to pay your electricity bill you can afford to go solar. $0-down solar financing options, including both solar loans and PPAs, make it easy for homeowners with good credit to start saving on their electricity bills by going solar.
We get this question a lot. Lifestyle, family size, and your home’s overall efficiency all affect how much energy you end up buying from your utility. We design Solar Systems around your annual energy consumption, which is readily available on your utility bills. Don’t worry. We’re going to walk you through all the calculations and help you understand exactly what size solar system works best for your goals and budget. Our process is very consultative. Whether you buy from us or not, you are going to gain a full understanding of how solar works. This is a major purchase involving a technology most people don’t understand. We’ll take the time to inform you exactly how everything comes together so you can make an informed buying decision.
Solar panels are incredibly resistant to hail damage. While hail could, and has, damaged solar panels, it’s extremely rare for it to happen. When it occurs, hail damage to your solar panels is covered under the claim you will already be filing for your damaged roof. As always, check with your insurance provider before signing anything. While it’s rare that a home owner’s policy to go up when solar is added, every provider is different. The best time to contact your insurance company is when you have a bid and know how much the system costs. Click here to see just how durable they can be!
Yes. We’re at a point now where most neighborhoods have at least one solar installation in them. If you’re going to be the first one in your neighborhood, we’ll gladly help you navigate the process…we do it all the time. There is a law on the books in Texas to help us out if your HOA gives any pushback.
In 2011, the State of Texas passed HB362, which serves as a set of legal guidelines about solar panels for HOAs, Property Managers, and Developers. We always design systems to meet those guidelines, ensuring your HOA will green-light the project.
Yes. The Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) allows you to deduct 30% of the out-of-pocket cost of your new solar system from your income tax liability for the year you install solar.
The State of Texas has also exempted the value of Solar panel installations from your property tax appraisal (Texas Tax Code Section 11.27).
There are also rebates available from many utilities in Texas. Don’t worry, we’ll walk you through it all, making sure you take advantage of all the savings out there right now.
YES! We are seeing homes with solar are selling 33% faster and for more than those without.
In almost every case, the added resale value of a new Solar System is higher than the customer’s net cost after rebates and incentives.
Our solar systems are warrantied for 25 years but, they dont stop there! Solar panels will typically degrade a .05% per year, meaning after our warranty expires, your system will still be over 80% effective. Our systems are also plug and play, should you need a few more panels after 25 years, we can come out and add them at any time!
If your solar panel system is connected to the grid, it will shut off in the event of a blackout. This is to prevent emergency responders and electricity utility repair-people from being injured by your panels sending power back to the grid. However, there are certain inverters you can buy that provide backup power in a blackout when paired with a battery.
Should you need to have power when the grid goes down, we can pair your solar system with a battery backup so you can still utilize the essential functions of the home!
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