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Fifteen questions worth asking every solar company

Not every question needs a perfect answer, but the willingness to answer plainly is itself a useful signal.

Homeowner and solar representative reviewing a proposal on a tablet in front of a Colorado home
  1. 1.How long have you operated in Colorado, and are you licensed and insured here?
  2. 2.Who does the physical installation — your employees or a subcontractor?
  3. 3.What panel brands do you install, and what wattage will you propose for my home?
  4. 4.What inverter approach do you use (string, microinverter, optimizers), and why?
  5. 5.What is the workmanship warranty on your installation labor?
  6. 6.How is my roof warranty affected by the installation?
  7. 7.How do you handle hail damage after installation?
  8. 8.What is the APR of the loan you are proposing — not just the monthly payment?
  9. 9.Are there dealer fees rolled into the financed amount, and how much?
  10. 10.For a lease or PPA, what is the annual escalator?
  11. 11.What happens to the contract if I sell the home before the term ends?
  12. 12.How long does your typical Colorado project take from signing to permission to operate?
  13. 13.Who submits and manages the utility interconnection paperwork?
  14. 14.What is your process for post-install monitoring and warranty service?
  15. 15.Can you provide references from Colorado customers whose systems have been running at least three years?

How Front Range Solar Guide fits

We are not a solar installer. Front Range Solar Guide is operated by Consulting, LLC as an education and consultation service. Qualified assessment requests are currently assigned to an authorized ION Solar representative — a company we selected based on our own diligence for the residential Front Range market.

Provider relationship

Front Range Solar Guide is operated by Consulting, LLC as a residential solar education and lead-generation service. Solar consultations, system proposals, financing discussions, installation services, and related services are provided by authorized third-party solar professionals. Current consultation requests may be assigned to an authorized ION Solar representative.

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Last reviewed July 2026. This page provides general educational information and is not a proposal, quote, or offer of service.

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