Path-Q Solar

Can solar rebates expire before my installation is completed?

Answer

Yes. Programs can have application, reservation, installation, inspection, commissioning, or funding deadlines, and eligibility may depend on which milestone occurs before expiration.

Key points

  • A reservation is not necessarily final approval.
  • Ask what happens if the installer or utility causes delay.
  • Get deadlines and extension rules in writing.

What it depends on

  • Program terms
  • Funding availability
  • Project and interconnection timeline

Risks and trade-offs

  • A missed deadline can remove a material benefit.
  • Relying on an installer promise may leave the homeowner exposed.

Information you may need

  • Program deadline definitions
  • Approval status
  • Contract allocation of incentive risk

Your next step

What to do next

Confirm the program's controlling deadline and who bears loss if project milestones slip.

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Some details may depend on your location, installer, utility, incentives, regulations, or specific property.

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