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How should a home buyer verify whether an inherited system's interconnection approval transfers with the property?
Answer
The buyer should obtain written confirmation from the relevant utility or interconnection authority that the approval, account arrangement, export treatment, and related obligations transfer to the buyer and property. A seller's statement or system operation alone is not enough.
Key points
- Obtain the original interconnection agreement, approval, permission-to-operate record, and system identifiers.
- Ask the authority about ownership-transfer forms, deadlines, fees, inspections, and any change in account holder.
- Confirm whether export compensation, metering, or operating limits change after transfer.
- Make closing conditional on acceptable written confirmation where the approval is material.
What it depends on
- Interconnection authority rules
- Original approval and account records
- System ownership, lease, or financing status
- Property and utility-account transfer timing
Risks and trade-offs
- The system may continue operating while the buyer lacks the required authorization or favorable treatment.
- A transfer may require new documentation, inspection, equipment changes, or revised terms.
- Unresolved approval issues can delay closing or reduce expected savings.
Information you may need
- Original interconnection documents
- Utility account and meter information
- Written transfer requirements
- Solar lease, loan, warranty, and ownership documents
Your next step
What to do next
Contact the applicable utility or authority using the system identifier and obtain written transfer instructions and confirmation before removing the contingency.
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