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CA

SOLAR CONSUMER
PROTECTION GUIDE
Published March 2022

This guide provides important information to homeowners
thinking of going solar.
PUTTING SOLAR ON YOUR HOME IS AN IMPORTANT
FINANCIAL DECISION.
Don’t sign a contract until you read this document!
This guide is from the Ca Public Utilities Commission
(CPUC), a government agency that regulates privately-owned
utilities like Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E),
Southern Ca Edison Company (SCE), and San Diego
Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E).
Customers of PG&E, SCE, SDG&E, BVES, and PacifiCorp must initial and
sign this guide to connect a residential solar system to the electric grid. The
CPUC requires these companies to collect your signed copy of this guide to
ensure that you know your rights and have enough information to make a
decision. (This requirement does not apply to solar thermal systems or solar 
systems
in new home construction or multi-family buildings.)

Guide Accessibility
• Audio recording available at 855-955-1535.

• Español, 中文, 한국어, Tiếng Việt, Tagalog, Armenian, Portuguese, 
and
Dari versions available at 866-849-8390.
You should understand and initial the first 4 pages and sign at the end of
this guide before you sign a contract for a residential solar system.

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This guide is available at this government website: cpuc.ca.gov/solarguide

What's Inside
Watch Out for False Claims................ 2
Know Your Rights............................... 3
Ask Solar Providers These Initial
Questions Before You Sign A Contract.4
STEP 1:
Is Solar a Good Fit for Me?................. 5
STEP 2:
Understand Roles and
the Solar Process................................ 7
STEP 3:
Find a Qualified Solar Provider......... 9
STEP 4:
Compare Your Financing
Options............................................. 12
STEP 5:
Learn About Electricity
Bill Savings....................................... 16
STEP 6:
Carefully Read All Paperwork.......... 19
STEP 7:
Review Additional Resources.......... 20
STEP 8:
“Before You Sign” Checklist............. 22
STEP 9:
Sign This Guide................................. 23

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Watch Out for False Claims
Most solar providers are honest and fair. However, there are still some
false claims you need to watch out for. Do not do business with a
salesperson who makes one of these false claims.

False Claim

The Truth

You can get free
solar energy at no cost
to you.

Solar energy is rarely free. An honest company will be upfront about all the
costs you will pay over time.

You will never pay an
electricity bill ever
again after a solar
system is installed.

After going solar, you will typically pay a small electricity bill every month
and a larger electricity bill at the end of the 12-month cycle. See page 18
for an example.

There is one exception: a few government-funded solar programs offer free
or low-cost solar to low-income households. Go directly to page 6 to see
what government-approved organizations run these programs.

Customers who take out a solar loan or sign a lease or power purchase
agreement will also receive a monthly bill from a loan company or
solar provider.
If you use Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing, you will also
make a payment once or twice a year with your property taxes or monthly
with your mortgage payment.

Time is running out
and you must quickly
sign an electronic
tablet to get solar.

An honest salesperson would never rush you to sign anything without
giving you time to review what you are signing.
Ca law requires that a salesperson show you the contract terms
before you sign.

If you think you have been a victim of solar fraud, you may file a
complaint against a contractor or home improvement salesperson to
the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) at 800-321-CSLB (2752)
or cslb.ca.gov/consumers.
To file a complaint against a financing company, visit
dfpi.ca.gov/file-a-complaint.

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Know Your Rights
You have the right...
to read this entire 24-page guide before signing a contract.
The CPUC recommends that solar providers give out this guide during their first 
contact with
potential customers. Do not feel pressured to read this guide while the 
salesperson waits. Ask
them to come back at a later date to allow you time to read it.
If you are a customer of PG&E, SCE, SDG&E, BVES, or PacifiCorp, a solar 
provider must give
you time to read this guide before you sign a contract for solar. If they do 
not allow you to read
this guide, they cannot connect your solar system to the electric grid, and you 
should report them
to the to the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) at 800-321-CSLB (2752) or 
cslb.ca.gov/
consumers.

to a copy of a solar contract and financing agreement in the language
in which the salesperson spoke to you.
If a solar provider or salesperson comes to sell you solar panels and speaks to 
you in a language
other than English, they must give you a copy of the contract in that language. 
Also, if you prefer
to read this guide in Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, or Tagalog, the 
solar provider or
salesperson must give you this guide in that language.

to a Solar Disclosure Document from your solar provider.
By law, a solar provider must provide you with a completed Solar Energy System 
Disclosure
Document created by the Contractors State License Board (CSLB). This one-page 
document
shows you the total costs for the solar energy system. A blank version of this 
document is
available at cslb.ca.gov/consumers/solar_smart.

to a 3-day cancellation period after signing a contract.
You have at least three business days to cancel your contract for any reason. 
You may cancel the
contract by emailing, mailing, faxing, or delivering a notice to your solar 
provider by midnight of
the third business day after you received a signed, dated copy of the contract. 
If you are 65 years
of age or older, you have five days. Note that different rules may apply for 
contracts negotiated at
a company’s place of business.
If your solar provider refuses to cancel the contract, report them to the CSLB 
at 800-321-CSLB
(2752) or cslb.ca.gov/consumers.

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Ask Solar Providers These Initial
Questions Before You Sign A Contract
What is your Contractors State License Board (CSLB) license or registration 
number?
Ask for the solar provider’s CSLB license number. If you were contacted by a 
telephone or doorto-door salesperson, ask for their individual home improvement 
salesperson (HIS) registration
number, too. Then check the license and, if applicable, HIS registration 
numbers to make sure
they are valid and associated with the solar provider by going to 
cslb.ca.gov/consumers or calling
800-321-CSLB (2752).
Simply Solar: CSL #991938 (Classifications: C-46 / C-10 / C-39 / B)
• CSLB License Number is:

_
The CSLB license must be active and in classification C-46 (Solar Contractor), 
C-10 (Electrical
Contractor), or B (General Building Contractor) in order to be valid. If your 
solar provider does
not have a valid contractor license, do not sign a contract with them and 
report them to the CSLB.
What is the total cost of the solar energy system?
If you are considering a solar loan, lease, or power purchase agreement, also 
ask:
• Is there a down payment?
• How much will I pay per month? When will these payments increase and by how 
much?
If you are considering PACE financing, also ask:
• How much will I pay once or twice a year with my property taxes or monthly 
with my
mortgage?
• How many years will I pay this amount?
If I sell my home, what are my options and what do I need to do?
Ask your solar provider, lender, or PACE program administrator to show you 
where in the
contract it describes what happens when you sell your home.

OK, I read these 4 pages. Now what?

RB

1

2

3

4

For a step-by-step guide
for how to go solar,
proceed to the next page.
This is recommended,
even if you’ve already
started the solar process!

Make sure to get bids
from at least 3 different
solar providers. See page
9 for more details.

For other important
questions to ask a solar
provider before you sign
a contract, go to page 10
of this guide.

If you already understand
the information listed in
the table of contents and
are getting ready to sign
a contract, you can skip
to the “Before You Sign”
checklist, on page 22 of
this guide.

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STEP 1:
Is Solar a Good Fit for Me?

1

Solar photovoltaic panels can capture sunlight on your roof or
property and convert it into electricity. This electricity powers the
needs of your home, such as lights, electric vehicles, and appliances.

Before you consider getting solar at your home, ask yourself:
Have I made my home energy efficient first?
Reducing your energy use can reduce the size of the solar system you need, 
potentially saving
you thousands of dollars. Visit energyupgradeca.org/home-energy-efficiency 
and/or
contact your electricity provider for energy efficiency tips and advice on how 
to get a home
energy assessment. You may also want to ask your electricity provider about 
residential demand
response programs.
Do I qualify for low-income solar programs?
If you think you might qualify for a low-income solar program, be sure to read 
page 6. There
are residential solar and community solar programs available for qualifying 
low-income PG&E,
SCE, and SDG&E customers that could save you money with no financial 
contribution.
Is my roof suitable for rooftop solar?
• Does my roof receive a good amount of sunlight or is it mostly shaded? What 
direction does
the roof face? Roofs that are mostly shaded or face due north are not good 
candidates for
solar. If you plan to replace your roof soon, you should replace it before 
installing a rooftop
solar system.
• If your roof is heavily shaded or isn’t in great condition, or if you are 
a renter, community
solar programs could be a good fit for you. With community solar, you receive 
50-100 percent
of your electricity from solar projects located across Ca. Community 
solar programs
vary and may increase your electricity bill or provide an electricity bill 
savings. Contact your
electricity provider for more information.
cpuc.ca.gov/solarguide

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Low-Income Solar Programs
Available to PG&E, SCE, and SDG&E Customers
If you are not a PG&E, SCE, or SDG&E customer, call your electricity
provider or check their website to see if any low-income solar options are
available to you.
If you currently receive or qualify for a discounted electricity bill through 
the Ca
Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) or Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) 
program,
you may qualify for assistance installing solar at low or no cost using one of 
the programs
to the right.
You may also qualify for one of these programs if you live in a disadvantaged 
community
(DAC). A DAC is a neighborhood vulnerable to multiple sources of pollution. To 
find out
if you live in a qualified DAC, check out the map: cpuc.ca.gov/solarindacs.

SASH Program & DAC-SASH Program
PACE financing
is not a “free
government
program." If
someone describes
it this way to you,
please read about
false claims on page
2 of this guide. You
can learn about
PACE financing on
page 14.

The SASH Program provides discounted rooftop solar for income-qualified single 
families.
If you qualify, your family can get assistance installing solar at low cost. 
The DAC-SASH
program is designed for CARE- or FERA-eligible single-family homeowners who 
live in
a DAC. If you qualify, your family can get assistance installing solar. GRID 
Alternatives
administers the SASH and DAC-SASH programs.
See if you qualify by visiting gridalternatives.org/qualify or by calling GRID 
Alternatives
at 866-921-4696.

DAC-Green Tariff Program
The DAC-Green Tariff Program is designed for eligible households that live in a 
DAC.
Participants can have 100 percent of their electricity offset by solar 
generation and receive
a 20 percent discount on their electricity bills. In this program, you do not 
have to install
solar on your roof. The solar is installed elsewhere and the bill credits are 
assigned to you.
See cpuc.ca.gov/solarindacs for more information on eligibility and how to sign 
up.

Community Solar Green Tariff Program
The Community Solar Green Tariff Program allows households in a disadvantaged
community to subscribe to a solar farm within 5 miles of their neighborhood and 
receive
a 20 percent discount on their electricity bills.
See cpuc.ca.gov/solarindacs for more information on eligibility and how to sign 
up.

cpuc.ca.gov/solarguide

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STEP 2:
Understand Roles and Solar Process

2

Solar Providers

Lenders

Solar providers are the companies that sell you solar
and send installers to your home. Sometimes they
provide financing. They must be licensed. See page 4.

Lenders provide you with financing if you have a
solar loan.

Salespeople

Except for a few governmental PACE programs,
PACE financing programs are managed by PACE
program administrators, which must be licensed.
Check their license at dfpi.ca.gov/pace-programadministrators.

Salespeople work for solar providers and may call
you or knock on your door. They must be registered,
with some limited exceptions. Ask for their “home
improvement salesperson (HIS) registration” and
check it at 800-321-CSLB (2752) or cslb.ca.gov/
consumers.
Installers

Installers are sent by solar providers to your home to
check roof, ground, and electric conditions and to
install the solar system. They must be licensed like a
solar provider. See page 4.
Manufacturers

Manufacturers are the companies that make solar
equipment. They provide most solar warranties for
purchased systems.
Electricity Providers

Electricity providers interconnect your solar system
to the electric grid and send you electricity bills that
may include solar bill credits.

PACE Program Administrators

PACE Solicitors and PACE Solicitor Agents

PACE solicitors are organizations, such as contractor
companies; and PACE solicitor agents are individuals,
such as home improvement salespersons. They are
authorized by PACE program administrators to
solicit property owners to enter into PACE financing
agreements. Check their enrollment with a PACE
program administrator at dfpi.ca.gov/pace-programadministrators.
City/County Inspectors

City/county inspectors come to your home to make
sure the system is up to code to ensure your health
and safety.

Solar Providers

Electricity Providers

Salespeople

Manufacturers

Installers

cpuc.ca.gov/solarguide

Lenders

Residential
Solar

PACE
Administrator

City or County
Inspectors

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Overview of a Typical Rooftop Solar Process
Before You Sign a Contract

It typically takes
1 to 3 months
after you sign a
contract for the
solar system to
be installed at
your home.

After the solar
system is
installed, it
typically takes
2 to 3 weeks
to receive
approval from
your electricity
provider to turn
your system
on. It could
take longer
depending
on your
circumstances.

cpuc.ca.gov/solarguide

You

decide if rooftop solar is a good fit for you (see page 5)

You

get a home energy assessment to make your home more energy efficient
(see page 5)

You

look at low-income solar programs to see if you qualify (see page 6)

You

research solar providers and compare at least 3 bids (see page 9)

Solar Provider

provides you with contract and Solar Energy System Disclosure Document
(see page 9)

You

qualify for financing, if needed (see page 12)

Lender/PACE Program
Administrator

writes up financing agreement (if needed)

You

review solar contract, Solar Energy System Disclosure Document, and any
financing agreement (see page 19)

You

go through checklist on page 22 of this Solar Consumer Protection Guide

You

sign this guide, the solar contract, and the financing agreement

After You Sign A Contract
Installer

performs a home site visit to confirm assumptions and check roof, ground,
and electric conditions

Solar Provider

finalizes system design and applies for building permit with city or county
agency

Installer

installs the solar system (only after receiving city/county permit)

City/County Inspector

inspects system for building permit compliance when applicable

Solar Provider

submits application to electricity provider to interconnect solar system to
grid

Solar Provider

submits city/county inspection approval to electricity provider

You

turn on system only after receiving written approval from electricity
provider

Electricity Provider

sends you your first electricity bill with solar/net energy metering credits
(see page 17)

Lender/Solar Provider

sends you first bill for solar system or solar energy*

*If you use PACE financing, you will not receive a bill from a lender or solar 
provider (the last
step above). Instead, your payments will be due once or twice a year with your 
property taxes or
monthly with your mortgage payment.

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STEP 3:
Find a Qualified Solar Provider

3

For low-income solar programs, go to page 6.
Find Solar Providers that Serve Your Neighborhood
Go to cslb.ca.gov, a government website, and click on “Find My Licensed 
Contractor." Enter
your city and one of the following license classifications: C-46 (Solar 
Contractor), C-10
(Electrical Contractor), or B (General Building Contractor).
Go to cadgstats.ca.gov, a government-funded website, to enter your ZIP 
code and see a
list of solar providers and recent installation costs. Note that these costs 
are not verified by the
government.
Check to see if your county has a County Contractors Association with licensed 
solar providers.
Ask friends and neighbors who had solar installed at least a year ago if they 
recommend a solar
provider and why.

Narrow Down the List to Qualified Solar Providers
First, make sure solar providers you consider have a valid license from the 
CSLB. It is illegal for
solar providers and their installers to conduct business without a license.
• Go to the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) website at 
cslb.ca.gov/consumers or
call 800-321-CSLB (2752) to see if the solar provider and installer licenses 
are active and
valid. The licenses must be in the classification C-46 (Solar Contractor), C-10 
(Electrical
Contractor), or B (General Building Contractor).
Find out how long the company has been in business and how many installations 
they have done.
Visit the CPUC’s public list of non-compliant solar providers, which 
identifies contractors that
have violated CPUC, CSLB, or DFPI regulations. This list is updated quarterly 
and can be found
at cpuc.ca.gov/solarpubliclist.
It’s a good sign if companies employ installers certified by the North 
American Board of Certified
Energy Practitioners (NABCEP), a high standard in the industry.

Get Bids From At Least 3 Qualified Solar Providers,
Compare Bids, and Ask Questions
After you narrow down the list of solar providers, ask for a bid or price 
quote.
• Look up how to compare solar quotes online and compare the bids you have 
obtained.
• Note that the cheapest bid is not necessarily the best option for you. A 
very low bid may
indicate that a solar provider is trying to cut corners.
The CPUC recommends that solar providers give out this guide during their first 
contact with
potential customers. Don’t hesitate to ask solar providers a lot of questions 
up front. A qualified
company will be happy to answer all of them. A sample list of questions is on 
the next page.

cpuc.ca.gov/solarguide

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Questions to Ask a Solar Provider
Before You Sign a Contract
Company Background
What is your company’s contractor license number from the Contractors State 
License Board (CSLB)?
What is your installer’s contractor license number?
Is the salesperson an employee of your company?
Will you subcontract with another company to install the solar system? If so, 
what is their CSLB
contractor license number?
How long have you been in business, and how many systems have you installed?
Can you provide me with three customer references to call or visit? These 
customers should have solar
installed for at least a year.

Design & Roof
Is my roof a good candidate for solar? Why?
Does my roof need to be replaced before installing solar panels?
• If yes, how much will that cost, who will do it, what is their license 
number, and is there a roof
warranty?
Why did you choose this specific design and size for the solar system you are 
recommending to me?
• Note that a system sized to cover all of your electricity needs isn’t 
necessarily the best investment.
Typically, a system is sized to around 80-85 percent of your electricity use 
from the previous year.
What steps will you take to ensure my roof won’t leak?
Roughly how much will it cost to remove and re-install the panels if I need to 
replace my roof in the
future, including inspection fees?

Warranties & Performance of Solar System
Are there warranties for the panels and inverters?
• If yes, how long do they last and whom do I contact to replace these 
components?
• If equipment such as the inverter fails after the warranty period, how much 
will it cost to replace?
Are there warranties for labor/construction?
Are repairs and maintenance included in the contract? If yes, who should I 
contact for repairs?
Will I be able to monitor the performance of the system once it’s installed? 
If so, how?
Does the solar provider offer a minimum energy guarantee (common with leases 
and power purchase
agreements)?
• If yes, how will I be compensated if the system does not produce as much 
energy as promised
in the contract?
Is there an insurance policy that comes with the solar system, or do I need to 
take out additional
homeowner’s insurance? Note that this is especially important if you live in 
fire-prone areas.
cpuc.ca.gov/solarguide

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What are my obligations in the contract if my solar system stops working due 
to a disaster like an
earthquake or a fire?
Who has the right to claim the environmental benefits of the power generated by 
my system?
(See “Getting Environmental Credit for Going Green” on page 18).

Electricity Bill Savings Estimates (see page 17)
Please beware of a solar provider who tells you solar is free – it is not.
See page 2 for more information on false claims.
Will you explain to me why an electricity bill savings estimate is not a 
guarantee?
What electricity provider bill escalation rate is assumed in your electricity 
bill savings estimate?
• Note that the CPUC has capped this escalation rate assumption at 4 percent 
per year.
What electricity rate plan do you recommend I switch to for solar, and why?
• How long will I be on that rate plan, and how can I compare or change rate 
plans on my electricity
provider’s website?
• Note that each electricity provider has a rate plan comparison tool or page 
on its website.
Even though I will continue to pay electricity bills after going solar, I can 
receive solar bill credits
on my electricity bill. How does that work?
Is there an option to pay my electricity bills monthly instead of annually, so 
the costs are more even
throughout the year? How do I sign up?
Does my electricity provider offer special rates for solar customers?

Impacts On Future Sale of Your Home
Will a solar system make it more difficult for me to sell my home or refinance?
For leases, power purchase agreements (PPA), and PACE-financed systems:
• What happens if the home buyer doesn’t want the solar system or doesn’t 
qualify to take on my lease,
PPA, or PACE-financed system?
• Are there fees if I need to terminate the contract early to sell my house?
• Are there fees for transferring the lease, PPA, or PACE financing to a new 
homeowner?

Timeline (see page 8)
When do you propose to start and finish installing solar on my roof?
After installation is complete, roughly how long will it take for my 
electricity provider to send me written
approval to turn my system on?
What situations would allow me to be released from a contract?
cpuc.ca.gov/solarguide

For questions
about
financing,
read the next
section!

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STEP 4:
Compare Your Financing Options

4

The most common solar financing options are:
• Purchase of a solar system with a solar loan or cash. With a purchase, you 
own the system.
• Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing of the upfront costs of a 
solar system,
which you pay back on your property tax bill. With PACE financing, you own the 
system.
• Lease of a solar system, in which the solar provider owns the system and “
rents” it to you for a
scheduled monthly payment over a set number of years.
• Power purchase agreements (PPA), in which the solar provider owns the solar 
system and sells
you the electricity it generates for a certain price over a set number of 
years.
The next few pages contain a quick look at each option’s pros and cons, and 
then a closer look at
each.

Purchase with
Cash or Loan

PROS

CONS

Typically, greater return on investment.

You are typically responsible for repairs and maintenance.
This may involve contacting different manufacturers,
who could go out of business during the 10- to 20-year
component lifecycles.

If you use a loan, little or no upfront costs.
May increase value of home.
You can directly receive tax credits and
deductions. Consult tax professional to see if
you qualify.

PACE
Financing

Little or no upfront costs.
May have a longer repayment period than
typical home improvement loan, which may
be preferable.
You can directly receive tax credits and
deductions. Consult tax professional to see if
you qualify.

Lease
and PPA

Little or no upfront costs.
Solar provider is responsible for all
monitoring, maintenance, and repairs.
Minimum energy production often
guaranteed.

cpuc.ca.gov/solarguide

Some solar loans place a lien on your property. In those
cases, if you do not make your payments, this could result
in foreclosure or make it more difficult to sell your home or
refinance your mortgage.

PACE financing results in a first-priority lien on your property.
Your bank may require you to pay off the PACE assessment
prior to refinancing.
If you do not make your PACE payments, this could result
in foreclosure or make it more difficult to sell your home or
refinance your mortgage.
You are typically responsible for repairs and maintenance.
This may involve contacting different manufacturers,
who could go out of business during the 10- to 20-year
component lifecycles.

Selling home may be more complicated than with a
purchased system. Options typically are: the new owner must
agree to take on the lease/agreement, you continue making
payments, or you buy out the lease/agreement, which could
be thousands of dollars.
Solar provider could go out of business during the contract
period.

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A Closer Look at Purchasing Outright (with cash or loan)
You can purchase a solar system from a solar provider or manufacturer with a 
traditional loan,
solar loan, or cash. In this approach, you own the installed system. Types of 
loans include:
• Secured loans: these require an asset that will serve as collateral for the 
loan – often that asset
is your solar system.
• Unsecured loans: these do not require any collateral, similar to a credit 
card.
A secured loan is often preferred because it typically has lower interest 
rates.
Many solar providers work with lenders that offer solar loans, but you should 
check with
banks and credit unions as well. Compare offers to make sure you are being 
offered a reasonable
interest rate.
If you install and own a solar system by the end of 2022, there is a 26 percent 
federal income
tax credit (ITC) available. Under current law, the federal ITC is scheduled to 
drop to 22
percent for systems installed in 2023 and then 0 percent for systems installed 
after 2023. If you
have questions about the ITC or whether a loan is tax deductible, speak to a 
Certified Public
Accountant (CPA) for tax advice.
Unless you purchase a maintenance plan or your system comes with one, you will 
be responsible
for any maintenance and repairs. Make sure you save the equipment warranties, 
particularly for
the inverter, which may need to be replaced sooner than other equipment. If you 
sell your home,
look for real estate agents and appraisers with experience selling homes with 
solar. You may
include the system in the house sale just like any other major home 
improvement.

Questions to Ask a Lender About the Purchase of a Solar System with a Loan:
What is the total cost of the loan over the entire course of the contract?
How much will I pay up front, how much over time, and for how long?
What is my interest rate?
What is my annual percentage rate (“APR”)?
Whom do I contact if I have questions about my loan payments?
Will a solar loan make it more difficult for me to sell or refinance my home?
Will I need to buy out my loan? Whom do I contact?

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A Closer Look at PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy)
PACE is a financing option that is available in some areas of Ca. In 
most places, it is
sold through PACE solicitors and solicitor agents who are required to be 
enrolled with a PACE
program administrator. In a PACE financing arrangement, a PACE program 
administrator
finances the upfront costs of a solar system, which you then pay through an 
assessment on your
property tax bill. With PACE financing, you own the solar system. You should 
read and review
the terms carefully, and if necessary, consult with a tax professional or 
attorney.
PACE financing lasts for a fixed term, typically around 10-30 years, and it is 
attached to your
house. If you sell your house before you have fully paid the PACE assessment, 
the buyer may
require you to pay off the remaining balance of the assessment, which could be 
thousands of
dollars. Some mortgage lenders will not loan money to buyers to purchase 
properties with PACE
liens unless the full assessment is paid.
Unlike leases and power purchase agreements that require monthly payments, PACE 
assessments
are typically due once or twice a year, in larger lump sums, with your property 
taxes. Given this
unique arrangement, it’s important to understand how much you will owe and 
when, so that you
can set aside enough money throughout the year to cover the amount.
If your house is mortgaged and you typically pay your taxes with an escrow or 
impound account,
your mortgage company may increase the amount you pay monthly to cover the 
anticipated
increase to your property tax bill. Discuss how PACE will affect your monthly 
mortgage payment
before you sign an agreement.
Be aware that if you fail to make your PACE payments included with your 
property taxes or
mortgage, your home could be put in foreclosure.

Questions to Ask a PACE Program Administrator About a PACE-Financed System:
What is your PACE program administrator license number?
(Check the license at dfpi.ca.gov/pace-program-administrators)
Is the PACE solicitor or PACE solicitor agent I talked to enrolled with you? (
Check their enrollment with
the PACE program administrator at dfpi.ca.gov/pace-program-administrators)
What is the total cost of the financing over the entire course of the contract?
How much will I owe for PACE financing when I pay my mortgage or property taxes?

How many times a year will I owe this PACE payment?
What happens if I want to sell or refinance my home? Will selling or 
refinancing be more difficult with
PACE financing? Is there anything I have to do with the mortgage company?
What are the penalties for failing to pay the assessment on time?
Whom do I contact if I have problems making my PACE payments?
Is the PACE solicitor or PACE solicitor agent I talked to enrolled with you? (
Check their enrollment with
the PACE program administrator at dfpi.ca.gov/pace-program-administrators)
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A Closer Look at Lease & PPA (Power Purchase Agreement)
With a lease, the solar provider owns the system on your property and “rents�� it to you for a set
period of time. A solar provider will install the solar system on your home, 
and you will make
scheduled monthly payments in exchange for all the electricity the system 
produces. A typical
lease contract period is 20-25 years.
In a power purchase agreement (PPA), the solar provider owns the system on your 
property and
sells you the electricity it generates. PPAs are similar to leases, except that 
instead of making
a fixed monthly payment for the system, you typically pay for all the power the 
solar system
generates (a fixed per-kilowatt-hour rate). The contract will specify the 
kilowatt-hour rate you
pay in the first year and every year after that. This rate should generally be 
lower than your
current electricity rate. A typical PPA contract period is 20-25 years.
• If you sell your house before the lease or PPA contract is over, you will 
have to pay the solar
provider the remainder of the value of the lease or PPA or transfer the 
contract to the new
property owner. Make sure you understand the specific contract terms, since 
buying out a
lease or PPA can cost thousands of dollars.
• Payments for leases or PPAs will typically increase by a specified amount 
every year based on
an “escalation clause” or “escalator.” Escalators are typically in the 
range of a 1 percent to 3
percent increase above the rate you paid in the previous year. Be cautious of 
entering into a
contract with an escalator higher than that.
• There may be different ways to arrange leases and PPAs, such as paying more 
up front to
reduce your monthly payments.

Questions to Ask a Lender or Solar Provider About a Lease or PPA
What is the total cost of the solar system or solar energy over the entire 
course of the contract?
How much will I pay up front, how much over time, and for how long?
Will my payments increase over time? How much will they increase and how 
frequently?
Is there an option to make a down payment to reduce my monthly payments (for a 
lease) or
kilowatt-hour rate (for a PPA)?
What happens if I wish to end the lease or PPA early?
If I end my agreement early, will I owe a balloon payment and/or an early 
termination fee? If so,
how much will I owe?
Will a lease or PPA make it more difficult for me to sell or refinance my home?
Who will be responsible for monitoring, operations, and maintenance of the 
solar system?

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STEP 5:
Learn About Electricity Bill Savings
Electricity Bill Savings Estimates Do Not Guarantee Savings
Electricity bill savings estimates are educated guesses about how much you 
could save with rooftop
solar. They are based on several uncertain factors. Here are some reasons why 
it’s possible that
your savings could be lower than the estimate:

• Your future energy use is uncertain. For example, if your family grows, you 
buy an electric
vehicle, or you decide to turn up your air conditioning in the summer, your 
energy
use will go up.
• If you sell your home, you could incur additional costs. For example, if a 
buyer doesn’t want
to take on a lease or PPA, you might have to buy out the contract, which could 
be thousands
of dollars.
• Electricity prices and rates can change over time. Electricity bill savings 
estimates typically
assume they will escalate, or rise, by a certain percentage each year (the CPUC 
has capped
the assumed escalation rate at 4 percent for these estimates). Also, your 
electricity provider
may require you to switch to a different rate plan in the future, which could 
change how
much you save.
• Your solar system might perform slightly worse than the estimate assumed. 
For example, if
your area is unusually dusty, the system could generate slightly less energy 
than estimated.

Before you sign
a contract, ask
yourself:
if the savings end up
being lower than the
estimated monthly
or yearly savings,
does getting rooftop
solar still make
sense to me?

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How Electricity Bill Savings Work

If you go solar, your electricity provider will enroll you in
its Net Energy Metering (NEM) program. NEM allows
you to get a financial credit on your electricity bill when
your solar system sends electricity back to the grid after
first powering the electricity needs at your house. Usually,
this credit is approximately equal to the retail rate of
energy. This means that you are credited on your bill about
the same amount that your electricity provider would have
charged you for electricity during that time.

NEM and Your Electricity Bill
Consuming and Exporting Electricity

Since the sun isn’t always shining, solar customers also rely
on electricity from their electricity provider. After your
solar system is interconnected to the grid, your monthly
electricity bill will summarize how much electricity you
took in or “consumed,” from your electricity provider, and
how much electricity your solar system sent to the grid or
“exported.”
Monthly Bill Charges, Credits, and Minimum Amounts

If you took in more than you sent out to the grid in any
given month, you will see an overall charge on your bill.
If you sent out more than you took in, you will see an
overall credit. Typically, you will be able to carry forward
credits to the next month’s bill, and electricity usage charges
will not be due until the end of a 12-month period. Note
that many electricity providers require solar customers to
pay a monthly minimum bill each month just like other
customers. This minimum bill may change over time.
Time-of-Use Rates

PG&E, SCE, and SDG&E solar customers are
required to go on a time-of-use (TOU) rate plan.
A TOU rate plan will charge different prices for
electricity depending up on the time of day. Prices
are typically higher between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m.,
called “peak” hours, and lower the rest of the day
and at night during “off peak” hours.

12 Month Settlement Bill
Typically, at the end of a 12-month period, you will
receive a settlement bill, also called a “true up” bill,
that settles all the credits and charges. Even though
going solar can reduce your electricity costs, most
customers still owe some money to their electricity
cpuc.ca.gov/solarguide

provider at the end of the 12 months. See graphic to the
right that shows an example of an electricity bill over a
12-month cycle for a solar customer.
Some electricity providers give you the option to pay your
settlement bill monthly instead of annually. If you choose
the monthly option, your payments will be more evenly
distributed over the course of the 12 months, and you
will not have to worry about paying a potentially large bill
once a year. Be clear with your solar provider if you want
the monthly option and double-check with your electricity
provider that the correct option was chosen.
Though it's rare, if you sent out more electricity than you
took in over the course of the 12-month period, you are
typically eligible to be paid "net surplus compensation,"
which is around 2 to 3 cents per kilowatt-hour. Because this
rate is lower than the retail rate, it is generally not in your
financial interest to install a solar system that produces more
energy than you would use over the course of a year.
Currently, PG&E, SCE, and SDG&E customers are
guaranteed NEM for 20 years from the time their solar
system starts operating. Your electricity rate, however, is
subject to change. Go to www.cpuc.ca.gov/electricrates
for more details on how electricity rates work.
If you still have questions after reading this
section, you can find help at the additional
resources on pages 20-21 of this guide.

Example Of A Settlement, Or “True Up” Electricity Bill
$600

$560
This is an example of a settlement, or
“true up,” electricity bill. It could occur
in a different month for you.

$400

$200

$

$10

$10

$10

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

$10

$10

$10

$10

$10

$10

$10

$10

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sept

Oct

Nov

Dec

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Getting Environmental Credit for Going Green

Combining Solar with Storage

When a residential solar system produces electricity, the
system is eligible to receive Renewable Energy Certificates
(REC). If you purchase your solar system, you own any
RECs created. If you enter a lease or PPA, ask your solar
provider who will own the RECs, and check the contract
fine print.

When you install battery storage with your solar system,
you can store excess solar electricity produced by your
panels for use in the evening when the sun goes down.
The software that comes with battery storage automatically
determines whether to store the extra energy or export it
to the grid to maximize cost savings. Battery storage can
also provide limited back-up power.

Solar system owners may sell the RECs they generate.
System owners would need to qualify for the Western
Renewable Energy Generation Information System
(WREGIS), which issues and tracks RECs. Please visit
the WREGIS FAQ at wecc.org/WREGIS/ for more
information.

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The state-funded Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP)
provides financial incentives to install storage. See cpuc.
ca.gov/sgip for more details on SGIP.

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STEP 6:
Carefully Read All Paperwork

6

The Solar Energy System Disclosure Document
This document from the Contractors State License Board shows you the total 
costs for the
proposed solar energy system as well as estimated electric bill savings using 
standardized inputs
and assumptions. It also has information about your three-day right to cancel a 
contract. A solar
provider is required to fill out this document. It may be placed as the cover 
page to the contract.
See a blank version at cslb.ca.gov/consumers/solar_smart.

Contract
The solar contract is the legally binding document between you and the solar 
provider. Make sure
to read it carefully.
Make sure everything you were promised is written in the contract. For example, 
many answers
to the questions on pages 10 and 11 of this guide should be referenced in the 
contract.
By law, any contract for solar installation must include:
• Contractor information, including business address and license numbers
• Description of the project, including equipment installed and materials 
used
• Contract price, plus finance charge and/or down payment if applicable
• Approximate start and end date of the contract term
• Notice of a 3- or 5-day right to cancel the contract (with limited 
exceptions)
Ask the solar provider what situations would allow you to be released from the 
contract. For
example, if your solar provider discovers on a site visit that your roof is 
shaded in a way that
wasn’t expected, that could cancel the contract.

Financial Paperwork
If you are purchasing a system with a solar loan, you will be asked to sign a 
separate financing
agreement. The lender will provide you with this separate agreement.
If you are purchasing a system with PACE financing, you must sign: (1) a 
Financing Application
and, (2) a Financing Agreement.
• Before you sign the Financing Application, read it carefully to make sure 
all the information
is correct, including your contact information, your income, and the cost of 
the solar energy
system.
• The separate financing agreement may be provided by the solar provider, the 
PACE program
administrator, or a financing institution. If you are using PACE financing, it 
should include a
PACE Financing Estimate and Disclosure form showing the solar system’s total 
cost. A link to
a blank version of this document is available at 
www.cslb.ca.gov/consumers/solar_smart.
Make sure everything you were promised is written into any financing agreement. 
For example,
many answers to the questions on pages 13 – 15 of this guide should be 
referenced in the
financing agreement.
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STEP 7:
Review Additional Resources
If you still have questions about any aspect of going solar, find
resources in the list below where you can read or watch additional
information, or call someone to advise you.
Electricity Provider Solar Programs
Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E)

• PG&E solar customer service: 877-743-4112
• PG&E clean energy: 
pge.com/en_us/residential/solar-and-vehicles/options/optionoverview/how-to-get-s
tarted/how-to-get-started.page
Southern Ca Edison (SCE)

• SCE solar phone number: 866-600-6290
• SCE solar power at home: 
sce.com/residential/generating-your-own-power/solar-power
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E)

• SDG&E solar phone number: 800-411-SDGE (7343)
• SDG&E get started with solar: 
sdge.com/residential/solar/getting-started-with-solar
If another electricity provider supplies you with electricity, call them or 
check their
website for details on their solar programs.

Low-Income Solar Programs
• SASH and DAC-SASH program: 866-921-4696 and gridalternatives.org/qualify
• Community Solar Green Tariff program and DAC Green Tariff program: 
cpuc.ca.gov/
solarindacs
If you are not a PG&E, SCE, or SDG&E customer, contact your electricity 
provider
for low-income solar options.

Contractors State License Board (CSLB)
• CSLB 24-hour licensing and consumer information: 800-321-CSLB (2752)
Links with
this icon have
a resource
available in
video format.

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• Check a contractor license or home improvement salesperson registration: 
cslb.ca.gov/
onlineservices/checklicenseii/checklicense.aspx
• CSLB solar smart: cslb.ca.gov/consumers/solar_smart
• PACE Financing Estimate and Disclosure form and CSLB Solar Energy System 
Disclosure
document: cslb.ca.gov/consumers/solar_smart

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Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI)
• PACE financing information: dfpi.ca.gov/pace
• Financial services: 213-576-7690; http://www.dfpi.ca.gov/~pacehelp
• PACE program administrator license check: 
dfpi.ca.gov/pace-program-administrators
• Filing a complaint against a PACE provider: dfpi.ca.gov/file-a-complaint

Solar Bills and Net Energy Metering (NEM)
• PG&E how to read your solar bill: 
pge.com/en_us/residential/solar-and-vehicles/greenenergy-incentives/solar-and-re
newable-metering-and-billing/how-to-read-your-bill/how-toread-your-bill.page
• SCE understanding your bill: 
sce.com/residential/generating-your-own-power/net-energymetering/understanding-y
our-bill
• SDG&E understanding your NEM statement: 
sdge.com/residential/savings-center/solarpower-renewable-energy/net-energy-meter
ing/billing-information/understanding-yournem-statement
• CPUC NEM overview: cpuc.ca.gov/nem

Solar Financing Guides
• Clean Energy States Alliance (CESA) homeowner's guide to solar financing: 
cesa.org/
resource-library/resource/a-homeowners-guide-to-solar-financing-leases-loans-and
-ppas
• CESA una guía práctica de financiación solar para dueños de casa (en 
Español): cesa.org/
resource-library/resource/una-guia-practica-de-financiacion-solar-para-duenos-de
-casa
• CESA/George Washington University rooftop solar financing 101: 
cesa.org/projects/
sustainable-solar/videos

Other Solar Guides
• Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) Residential Consumer Guide to 
Solar Power:
www.seia.org/research-resources/residential-consumer-guide-solar-power
• Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) Be Solar Smart Consumer 
Checklist:
irecusa.org/consumer-protection/consumer-checklist
• CESA/George Washington University Choosing a Solar Installer: 
cesa.org/projects/
sustainable-solar/videos

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8

STEP 8:
“Before You Sign” Checklist
Make sure you have completed these items before you sign any
documents!
Remember, take your time and don’t feel pressured to sign a contract. Do not 
sign anything if
you feel you need more time to do research or think about your decision.

cpuc.ca.gov/solarguide



Check to see if you qualify for a low-income solar program, which has strong 
protections for
consumers. See page 6.



Consider making your home more energy efficient before getting solar. This 
could save you money.
See page 5.



Get at least 3 bids for solar at your home. See page 9.



Ask the solar provider for 3 customer references and call or visit them. See 
page 9.



Check to make sure the solar provider’s license, and if applicable, the home 
improvement
salesperson’s registration number, is current and valid with the Contractors 
State License Board. See
page 4.



Understand the solar purchasing process, including what happens after you sign 
a contract for solar.
See page 8.



Ask the solar provider the contract questions on page 4, 10, and 11 so you 
understand the terms of the
solar contract.



If you are financing your system, ask the lender, solar provider, or PACE 
program administrator the
finance questions on page 13, 14 or 15, so you understand the terms of your 
financing arrangement.



Read the critical information about electricity bill savings estimates on page 
16, and review the
standardized inputs and assumptions on the CSLB Solar Energy System Disclosure 
Document.



Carefully read all the documents that the solar provider is asking you to sign. 
These usually include:
1) Solar Energy System Disclosure Document, 2) Contract, and 3) Financial 
Paperwork. See page 19.



Save copies of all the documents you sign. The information will be useful if 
you sell your home, need
to replace your roof, or have any repair or maintenance issues.

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STEP 9:
Sign This Guide

9

March 2022

Have you read at least the first 4 pages of this guide?
Do not feel pressured
to read the complete
document while the
salesperson waits.

The first 4 pages of the Ca Solar Consumer Protection Guide contain
important information on false claims to watch out for and your rights.
The CPUC recommends that solar providers* give out this guide during their
first contact with potential customers, so customers may fully understand what
a solar purchase involves. If a solar provider gave you this guide along with 
your
contract, the CPUC recommends that you take at least 48 hours to read and
understand this entire guide before you sign below.

Ask them to come back
at a later date to allow
you time to read it.

Customer
Please affirm each of statements below by checking the boxes. If a statement 
does not apply to you,
write “N/A” in that statement’s box.

✔

I have not yet entered into a contract for solar with the solar provider 
signing on page 24.


✔

The solar provider provided me with a complete copy of the Solar Consumer 
Protection Guide before they collected my initials
and signature below.


✔

I read and initialed the first 4 pages of Ca’s Solar Consumer 
Protection Guide. The solar provider gave me the time to read
the entire 24-page guide.


✔

I was provided an option to sign the Solar Consumer Protection Guide 
electronically or in handwriting.

✔


The solar provider gave me the opportunity to read this guide in Español, 中��, 한국어, Tiếng Việt, Tagalog, Armenian,
Portuguese, or Dari if they spoke to me in one of those languages.


✔

If I was solicited as part of a door-to-door sale, the solar provider offered 
me the option to sign the Solar Consumer Protection
Guide with a handwritten signature by default. I was also given the option to 
sign with an electronic signature.


✔

If I was solicited as part of a door-to-door sale and did not expressly request 
an electronic format, a complete copy of the Solar
Consumer Protection Guide was provided in paper format.


✔

If I choose to sign the Solar Consumer Protection Guide electronically, I am 
using an email address
that was created and is controlled by me prior to the sale, lease, or power 
purchase agreement.

By signing, I affirm that I have read and understand the Ca Solar 
Consumer Protection Guide. I also affirm
that information from my solar contract, interconnection application, CSLB 
Solar Disclosure Form, and/or financing
agreement may be reviewed by state regulators to ensure compliance with 
Ca’s solar consumer protection laws.

May 22, 2022
Customer Printed Name

Date

Robert

Robert (May 22, 2022 07:38 PDT)

Customer Signature
continued on page 24
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STEP 9: Sign This Guide continued from page 23

Solar Provider
Please affirm each of statements below by checking the boxes.

✔

The customer initialed the first 4 pages of the guide.


✔

The customer signed above before entering into a contract for the purchase, 
lease, power purchase agreement, or
PACE financing of a solar system or solar energy with the company named below.


✔

The sales presentation to this customer was principally conducted in this 
language: 

May 22, 2022

Company Representative Name/Title

Date

(707) 285-7037

Simply Solar (May 22, 2022 07:53 PDT)

Company Representative Signature

Company Phone

Simply Solar

http://www.simplysolarca.com/~production

Company Name

Company Email

CSLB # 991938

C-46 (Solar), C-10 (Electrical),
C-39 (Roofing), B (General)

Company CSLB License Number

Company CSLB License Classification

*A solar provider is defined in Ca Public Utilities Commissioner 
Decision (D.) 18-09-044 as a vendor, contractor,
installer, or financing entity that enters into a contract for a power purchase 
agreement, lease, or purchased solar system.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), Southern Ca Edison (SCE), and 
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E)
require solar providers to upload a signed copy of this page with a signature 
to their interconnection portals before
interconnecting residential customers in single-family homes to the electric 
grid. This requirement does not apply to new
home construction, multifamily buildings, or solar thermal systems.

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SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT

This disclosure shall be printed on the front page or cover page of every solar
energy contract for the installation of a solar energy system on a residential
building.
The TOTAL COST for the solar energy system (including financing and energy /
power cost if applicable) is: $ 42418.00
.
To make a complaint against a contractor who installs this system and/or the
home improvement salesperson who sold this system, contact the Contractors
State License Board (CSLB) through their website at www.cslb.ca.gov (search:
“complaint form”), by telephone at 800‐321‐CSLB (2752), or by writing 
to P.O.
Box 26000, Sacramento, CA 95826.
If the attached contract was not negotiated at the contractor's place of
business, you have a Three‐Day Right to Cancel the contract, pursuant to
Business and Professions Code (BPC) section 7159, as noted below. For further
details on canceling the contract, see the Notice of Cancellation, which must
be included in your contract.
Three‐Day Right to Cancel
You, the buyer, have the right to cancel this contract within three
business days. You may cancel by e‐mailing, mailing, faxing, or
delivering a written notice to the contractor at the contractor's
place of business by midnight of the third business day after you
received a signed and dated copy of the contract that includes this
notice. Include your name, your address, and the date you received
the signed copy of the contract and this notice.
This document was developed through coordination of the Ca Contractors 
State License Board and the Ca Public
Utilities Commission pursuant to Business and Professions Code section 7169.
13L-6 (05/2018)

Construction Services Agreement – PV Solar Installation
PV Solar System and Construction Agreement Details

Project Information

Contractor Information

Legal Owner

Robert

Simply Solar

Main Contact

Robert

CSL # 991938 (C46, C10, B, C39)

Address

 

City, State, Zip

where-I-live 

1740 Corporate Cir
Petaluma, CA 94954

Phone

my-Oakland-voicemail-number

(707) 285-7037

Email

http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert

http://www.simplysolarca.com/~production

Scope of Work Summary
PV Solar System
System Size (kW DC)

3.80

Panel Model

SIL-380 BK ELITE

# Panels

10

Panel DC Rating (W)

380

Installation Type

Roof Mount Only

Payment Summary

42418.00

Contract Price

$

Payment Source(s)

$42,418.00 (Cash)

Payment Schedule

Solar Installation Substantial Completion2

$1,000.00
$16,567.20
$22,779.90

Final Permit Inspection3

$2,070.90

Down Payment
Solar Plan Approval1

Project Notes
INCLUDES: SE6000 EnergyHub inverter with two SolarEdge 10KWH batteries, total 
20KWH backup with 6000 watts of continuous output. Includes
backup interface and critical loads panel with 4 circuits backed up (20A or 
less), if additional circuits (up to 8 total) add $100 each additional circuit.

1, 2, 3 – See Schedule of Progress Payments for definitions of payment 
schedule phases of work.

Simply Solar | CSL # 991938
PV Solar System Home Improvement Agreement

(Internal Use) Representative ID: DMorg

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Issued pursuant to Ca Business & Professions Code section 7159, and 
Civil Code 8170 as amended

May 22,
2022
This Construction Services Agreement (“Contract”) is made and entered into 
at this day of _____,
_____
by and
Robert
between, ___________________________
(“Owner”) and Simply Solar (“Contractor”), with reference to the 
following facts
and circumstances:
 
A. The construction project (“Project”) is (or will be) located at 

return for good and valuable consideration from Owner, the Contractor agrees to 
fully execute the Work
described in the contract documents below. The Owner and Contractor agree as 
follows:
Contract Attachments: All attachments are considered binding.
Attachment A

Scope of Work (Description of the project, significant materials, and equipment 
to
be used/installed.

Attachment B

Terms & Conditions

Attachment C

Mechanics Lien Warning | Required by State of Ca

Attachment D

Information about the Contractors' State License Board (CSLB) | Required by 
State
of Ca

Attachment E

Three-Day Right to Cancel (signature required to be effective) | Required by 
State of
Ca

Attachment F

Notice of Cancellation (2 copies) | Required by State of Ca

Attachment G

Simply Solar Limited Warranty Agreement

Attachment H

Supplemental Scope of Work (if applicable)

Approximate Start Date Contract Date
Approximate Completion Date 8 - 12 weeks
Method of Payment

Contract Price
Down Payment

$ 42418.00

$1,000.00

$42,418.00 (Cash)

Terms of Financing
There will be no additional work by Contractor unless specified in writing. 
Customer understands that project could
be delayed due to plans, permits, city requirements and additional work added 
to original contract, thus, all start
and completion dates are approximate. Customer further understands that entire 
agreement is contained herein.
No oral representation shall be considered part of this contract unless listed 
in writing. All other terms and
conditions stated in original contract to remain the same.

Right to Copy of Executed Contract
Owner is entitled to a completed copy of this agreement, signed by both Owner 
and
Contractor, before any work may be started.

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Schedule of Progress Payments
Phase of Work Completed

% Completion

Payment Amount

1-00 Down Payment

00 %

$1,000.00

2-10 Solar Plan Approval

40 %

$16,567.20

2-20 Solar Installation Substantial Completion

55 %

$22,779.90

2-30 Final Permit Inspection

05 %

$2,070.90

3-00 Change Orders
Total

Due upon receipt
100 %

$

42418.00

Phase of Work Definitions
2-10
Payments due upon “Solar Plan Approval” are due when the customer has 
viewed and approved the
preliminary plans for construction. Work will not be scheduled until approval 
is received and payment
is made.
2-20

Payments due upon “Solar Installation Substantial Completion” are due when 
installation of your solar
products is completed. Installation of your solar project is considered 
substantially complete when all
conduit, solar panels, and inverter(s) have been installed. Change order, 
corrections or warranty
work does not exclude Owner from the obligation to provide payment.

2-30

Payments due upon “final permit” are due after Contractor receives a 
passing permit inspection from
the issuing jurisdiction where the property is located.

For Customers utilizing a financing option, all financed payments are due upon 
Phase 2-30: Final Permit Inspection.
Cash payments are due in accordance with the Schedule of Estimated Progress 
Payments.

The down payment may not exceed $1,000 or 10 percent of the contract price, 
whichever is less.
Owner agrees and hereby authorizes Contractor to endorse, turnover, or 
otherwise negotiate any and all check(s)
and/or payment(s) made by Owner to Contractor pursuant to this contract and/or 
change orders, including without
limitation to any supplier of product or services pursuant to this contract 
and/or its change order(s).
Utility provider – Permission to Operate (PTO)
Contractor will provide support for Owner to receive a “Permission To Operate�� authorization (PTO), also known as
“Interconnection” from their utility provider. Payment of any and all 
outstanding invoices is not subject to receipt of
PTO authorization. Simple Solar cannot guarantee approval or processing time.
Contingency for Extra Work and Change Orders
During the course of installation Simply Solar may uncover additional repairs 
that must be completed to ensure the
functionality of the system and protect the Owner’s property. Potential 
contingencies are defined in Attachment A
any costs above and beyond the contingency amount will be submitted to Owner by 
Change Order.
Change Orders become part of this contract once prepared in writing and signed 
by the Owner. The order will
describe the scope of the extra work or change, the cost to be added or 
subtracted from the contract, and the effect
the order will have on the construction schedule.
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The Owner may not require Contractor to perform extra or change-order work 
without providing written
authorization prior to the commencement of any work. The Contractor's failure 
to comply with the requirements of
this paragraph does not preclude the recovery of compensation for work 
performed based upon legal or
equitable remedies designed to prevent unjust enrichment.
Financing Notice
Simply Solar is not a lender. Any financing terms listed within this agreement 
are intended only to illustrate the
Owner's preferred financing option(s) / lender(s). Owner is responsible for 
remitting payments per the payment
schedule, regardless of financing approval(s).
Payment and Performance Bond Notice
Owner has the right to require Contractor to supply payment and performance 
bonds, at Owner’s expense.
Commercial General Liability Insurance (CGL) Notice
Contractor carries general liability through:
Colony Insurance Company | Policy # PACES4245326
Colony Specialty
box 469012
San Antonio, TX 78246
Contractor’s insurance company may be contacted at the above address or 
through Wise Insurance Agency,
(415) 258-9912, to check the Contractor’s insurance coverage.
Workers’ Compensation Insurance Notice
Contractor carries workers' compensation insurance for all employees.
State Compensation Insurance Fund | Policy # 9138013
box 8192
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(888) 782-8338
http://www.scif.com/~policyassistance
Contractor’s workers’ compensation insurance company may be contacted at 
the above address or through
Wise Insurance Agency, (415) 258-9912, to check the Contractor’s coverage.
The Owner and Contractor hereby agree to the terms, details, and stipulations 
outlined in this Construction Services
Agreement – PV Solar Installation and acknowledge the receipt and 
understanding of all components and
attachments contained therein.
Owner

Contractor: Simply Solar | CSL # 991938

Robert

Robert (May 22, 2022 07:38 PDT)

By:

Robert

Date:

May 22, 2022

May 22, 2022

The law requires that the contractor give you a notice explaining your right to 
cancel.
Initial below to confirm receipt of Attachment F - “Notice of the Three-Day 
Right to Cancel”
I received the Notice of Right to Cancel:
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RB

Initial RB
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Attachment A – Scope of Work
Description of the Project and Description of the Significant Materials to be 
Used and Equipment to be Installed
Contract Date
This scope of work supplements the details provided in Proposal # ___________.

Scope of PV Solar System Work
Contractor will provide all materials and labor required to construct a 
Photovoltaic Solar System as described below:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)

6)
7)
8)
9)
10)
11)

Drawing set of solar panels that will specify location of solar panels, 
inverter and conduit run.
Submit plans to homeowner for approval.
Submit plans to appropriate jurisdictions for approval and permits, if 
necessary.
Submit plans to utility company for review as necessary.
Provide materials for and install a system with the following specifications:
Nominal kW DC System Size

3.80

# of Solar Panels

10

Module Type

SIL-380 BK ELITE

Individual Module Watt Rating (DC)

380

Provide and install an appropriately sized inverter according to approved 
plans.
Provide and install the appropriate racking/mounting system according to 
approved plans.
Provide and install a combiner box, DC disconnect and AC disconnect as 
necessary.
Provide and install conduits for all wiring as required by system.
Provide and install all wiring and connects as required by the system
Submit necessary information to utility company to receive Permission to 
Operate from utility

There will be no additional work by Contractor unless specified in writing. 
Customer understands that project could
be delayed due to plans, permits, city requirements and additional work added 
to original contract, thus, all start
and completion dates are approximate. Customer further understands that entire 
agreement is contained herein.
No oral representation shall be considered part of this contract unless listed 
in writing. All other terms and
conditions stated in original contract to remain the same.
Additional Scope of Work (if applicable)
(Included} [Battery Package] Battery: 2 x SolarEdge Energy Bank 10 kWh / 
Inverter: 1 x Sola

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Attachment B – Terms and Conditions
Article 1.00 | Scope of Work
1.01.

Contractor shall perform, furnish and pay for all labor, supervision, materials,
 equipment, tools, supplies, and
other property and services necessary to timely and fully perform and furnish 
or cause to be timely and fully
performed and furnished in a good and workmanlike manner the construction 
required by the Contract
Documents enumerated above (the "Work"). The Work may be amended from time to 
time as provided in this
contract. The Work, as it may from time to time be amended, shall be completed 
in strict accordance and
conformity with and shall be subject to the Contract Documents. Contractor 
acknowledges (i) examination
and study of the Contract Documents, (ii) personal inspection of the Project 
site and (iii) full understanding of
the scope of the work required by this Contract. See Attachment B

Article 2.00 | Time Of Commencement And Completion
2.01.

Contractor shall commence and complete the Work in accordance with the time 
frame set forth above.
Changes in the project’s design and conditions at the job site may delay 
completion of the Work. Delays caused
by changes in design, job conditions, and circumstances beyond the control of 
Contractor, for example
shortage of labor available to Contractor, subcontractors, or suppliers, shall 
not constitute a breach of this
Contract for failure to complete by any particular date, and Contractor shall 
be entitled to an adjustment of
Contract Time reflecting the amount of delays caused by such circumstances.

2.02.

The Contractor reserves the right to notify the Owner in writing concerning 
delay days, giving the number of
days and the reason for the delay once known.

Article 3.00 | Contract Sum
3.01.

In consideration of Contractor's performing and furnishing the Work and 
Contractor's compliance with this
Contract, Owner agrees to pay to Contractor, and Contractor agrees to accept 
from Owner, as full payment
for the Work and as a complete discharge of Owner's liability to Contractor, 
that sum enumerated above as
the Contract Sum. Contractor shall pay all federal, state and local taxes and 
levies (including, without
limitation, sales, use and excise taxes and levies, but not tariffs or taxes 
paid on materials imported from
outside of the United States) applicable to the Work, and the Contract Sum 
shall not be increased as a result
of Contractor paying such use and excise taxes and levies.

Article 4.00 | Payment Of Contract Sum
4.01.

On the basis of Applications for Payment (Invoices) submitted to Owner by 
Contractor, Owner shall make
progress payments on the Contract Sum to Contractor, as the Work progresses, in 
the following manner:
A. All Applications for Payment (Invoices) shall be submitted in writing by 
Contractor.
B. Contractor shall submit to Owner an Invoice setting forth the part of the 
Work completed. Each
invoice shall state the work completed and the amount due. No holdback or 
retention from any
payment shall be taken unless agreed in writing by Owner and Contractor. 
Payment of Contractor’s
invoice shall be due and payable upon receipt by Owner. After seven (7) working 
days, interest shall
accrue at 10% per annum, .0833 % per month. Owner shall state in writing within 
seven days of receipt
of Contractor’s Application for Payment (Invoice) the basis of any dispute 
for which Owner has elected
to withhold any part of any payment.

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C. Payment for Additional Work is due within seven (7) working days following 
completion of all of the
Additional Work, or upon completion of each part of the Additional Work as 
agreed upon by Owner
and Contractor, and submittal of invoice by Contractor.
4.02.

Final payment, constituting the entire unpaid balance of the Contract Sum, 
shall be paid by Owner to
Contractor within seven (7) working days following substantial completion as 
defined by Ca Code of
Civil Procedure section 337.15, and as defined in the Schedule of Progress 
Payments.

4.03.

It is understood that if Contractor is not paid within seven (7) business days 
of receipt of the billing, Contractor
may after two (2) business days’ written notice, stop work. Owner will be 
charged and will pay for
demobilization and remobilization costs should this happen, and the Contract 
Time shall be extended to
accommodate the delay. All costs for demobilization and remobilization must be 
paid before remobilization.
Any items in dispute in any application for payment received may be deducted 
but will not delay the remaining
payment. If work is stopped due to any of the above reasons (or for any other 
material breach of contract by
Owner) for a period of 14 days, and Owner has failed to take significant steps 
to cure the default, then
Contractor may, without prejudicing any other remedies Contractor may have, 
give written notice of
termination of the Contract to Owner and demand payment for all completed work 
and materials ordered
through the date of work stoppage, and any other reasonable loss sustained by 
Contractor on the balance of
the incomplete work under the Contract. Thereafter, Contractor is relieved from 
all other contractual duties,
including all punch list and warranty work.

4.04.

Prior to commencement of the Work, the Contractor may request in writing that 
the Owner provide
reasonable evidence that the Owner has made financial arrangements to fulfill 
the Owner’s obligations under
the Contract. Thereafter, the Contractor may only request such evidence if (1) 
the Owner fails to make
payments to the Contractor as the Contract Documents require; (2) a change in 
the Work materially changes
the Contract Sum; or (3) the Contractor identifies in writing a reasonable 
concern regarding the Owner’s ability
to make payment when due. The Owner shall furnish such evidence as a condition 
precedent to
commencement or continuation of the Work or the portion of the Work affected by 
a material change. After
the Owner furnishes the evidence, the Owner shall not materially vary such 
financial arrangements without
prior notice to the Contractor. If commencement or continuation of the Work is 
delayed under this Section
4.04, the Contract Time shall be extended appropriately.

4.05.

Payments may be withheld as a result of (i) defective work not remedied, (ii) 
claims filed, (iii) failure of
Contractor to make payments properly to subcontractors or for labor, materials 
or equipment, (iv) damage to
Owner or another contractor or (v) persistent failure to carry out the Work in 
accordance with this Contract.
The amount Owner may withhold will not exceed 150% of the estimated value of 
the work needing remedies,
claims filed, subcontractor fees, or damage. Any withholding must be explained 
in writing to Contractor.
Payment of withheld amounts shall be paid within 15 days following resolution 
of the disputed item.

4.06.

Any payments made via Credit Card will incur a 2.5% processing fee assessed on 
the amount that is
being paid via Credit Card.

Article 5.00 | Change Orders and Allowances
5.01.

Owner may request changes in the Work (including, without limitation, 
alterations in, additions to or
deviations or omissions from the Work) at any time after execution of this 
Contract. Contractor reserves the
right to decline any change order request. Any change in the Work agreed by 
Owner and Contractor shall
be included in a written Change Order signed by Owner and Contractor.

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Entering a Change Order for such changes, regardless of their magnitude, shall 
in no way invalidate this
Contract and such changes shall be governed by the terms of this Contract. 
Owner is advised that approval
of a Change Order might result in a delay of the completion of the Work. This 
Contract is based solely on the
observations Contractor was able to make with the project in its condition at 
the time the Contract was bid. If
additional concealed conditions are discovered once Work has commenced or after 
this Contract is executed
which were not visible at the time this Contract was bid, Contractor will point 
out these concealed conditions
to Owner, and any impacts caused by these concealed conditions will be treated 
as Additional Work
under this Contract. Contractor is released, held harmless, and indemnified by 
Owner from all preexisting mold, fungus, mildew, and organic pathogen problems 
and is not responsible for costs or damages
associated with correcting, containing, testing, or remediating the same.
5.02.

Any alteration or deviation from the Scope of Work referred to in this Contract 
involving extra costs of
materials or labor (including any overage on Allowance work and any changes in 
the Scope of Work required
by Owner, Owner’s design professional, Owner’s agent, or governmental plan 
checkers or field building
inspectors) will be treated as Additional Work under this Contract resulting in 
an additional charge to Owner
as set forth herein. Contractor and Owner shall execute a Change Order for this 
Additional Work. Additional
Work required by the building department at the jobsite shall be considered 
incorporated into the contract
as a Change Order without being signed by both parties.

5.03.

If Additional Work or a change ordered by a Change Order affects the cost of 
performing the Work,
the Contract Sum shall be adjusted in accordance with the provision of the 
Change Order, subject to
the following:
A. In determining prices for Change Orders when a lump sum is not determined in 
advance, Additional
Work will be charged at Contractor's cost thereof (evidenced by appropriate 
invoices or bills therefore)
plus consultation and estimating time.
B. For deletions in the Work, the Contract Sum shall be reduced by the amount 
of savings in cost,
computed on the same basis as provided in "(A)" above for Additional Work.

5.04.

As it pertains to general building specifications and conditions unrelated to 
the Solar system scope of work,
Contractor recommends that Owner begin the Project with as complete a set of 
plans and specifications as
possible to assist in the timely completion of the Project. However, it is not 
uncommon for the working set of
drawings to be incomplete from a design and detail standpoint. It is not 
Contractor’s function to act as a
design consultant, except as it specifically pertains to the scope of work for 
this solar project, but often times
it is necessary so the Work can continue and be completed to Owner’s 
satisfaction. If Owner chooses not to
hire outside design help, Owner and Contractor will agree to a means of 
financial compensation for any
design-assist work by Contractor. If another format is not chosen Contractor 
will apply its hourly rate to the
design discussions and if necessary, design drafting required to complete the 
Work. Owner will receive the
design-time billing in the form of a Change Order. It is Owner’s 
responsibility to supply any design involving
structural or civil engineering. Contractor shall be entitled to a Change Order 
for time and cost impacts caused
by Owner’s failure to make decisions and provide information timely. 
Contractor shall have the right to
terminate this Agreement due to material delays caused by Owner’s failure to 
make decisions or provide
information timely.

Article 6.00 | Insurance and Indemnity
6.01.

Contractor shall supervise and direct the Work, using Contractor’s best skill 
and attention. Contractor shall be
solely responsible for and have control over construction means, methods, 
techniques, sequences and
procedures, and for coordinating all portions of the Work under the Contract, 
unless the Contract Documents
give other specific instructions concerning these matters. If the Contract 
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concerning construction means, methods, techniques, sequences, or procedures, 
Contractor shall be fully
and solely responsible for the jobsite safety thereof unless Contractor gives 
timely written notice to Owner
and Architect that such means, methods, techniques, sequences, or procedures 
may not be safe.
6.02.

Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless Owner, but not any design 
professional, consultant or other
agent of Owner, from and against all liability to any third party for bodily 
injury, death or tangible property
damage caused by the negligent acts or omissions of Contractor, but only to the 
extent caused by the fault of
Contractor. Contractor shall have no such obligation for any claims, demands, 
causes of action, damages,
liabilities, losses, or expenses to the extent caused by Owner or any other 
party other than Contractor,
including any claims based on lead removal and abatement and/or exposure to 
lead. Nothing herein abridges
the rights, if any, of Owner or Contractor to seek contribution from others 
where appropriate.

6.03.

For claims against Owner by an employee of Contractor, a subcontractor, or 
anyone directly or indirectly
employed by them or anyone for whose acts they may be liable, Contractor’s 
indemnification obligation under
this section shall be limited to the amount or type of damages, compensation or 
benefits payable by or for
Contractor or a subcontractor under workers' or workmen's compensation acts, 
disability benefit acts or other
employee benefit acts.

6.04.

Owner shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Contractor, and its 
subcontractors, from and against any
and all claims, demands, causes of action, damages, liabilities, losses and 
expenses arising from the Project
and/or the Contract to the extent caused by the fault of Owner or its 
consultants, design professionals or
agents.

6.05.

Owner may not delay, withhold or set off payment otherwise due Contractor for 
reason of any claim which
may be subject to Contractor’s indemnification obligation under this section.

6.06.

Except in the case of failure by Owner to make payment as required under this 
Agreement, if (i) any lien or
claim which may ripen into a lien is made or filed against the property 
comprising the Project site as a result
of the prosecution of the Work, and (ii) Contractor fails to settle such lien 
or claim to Owner's satisfaction
(including the recording of a full release if a lien has been recorded) within 
thirty (30) days after written notice
from Owner, then Owner may, as its option, settle such lien or claim directly 
with the holder thereof and
deduct all costs and expenses associated with such settlement from the Contract 
Sum hereunder.

6.07.

Contractor recommends that Owner maintain builders’ all-risk insurance for 
the full value of the contract price
covering all losses that might reasonably be anticipated during the course of 
construction, particularly in
circumstances where the Solar Project is part of a broader set of Work being 
done at the property. Such
builders’ all-risk coverage shall waive subrogation rights against Contractor 
and its subcontractors and shall
name as insured parties and protect Contractor and its subcontractors from loss 
of or damage to their work,
equipment, tools, and supplies, including all costs needed to replace the 
damaged work, including demolition,
design, permit and inspection fees, labor, and materials. Owner shall be 
responsible for any deductible on
such insurance, with the exception that Contractor shall be responsible for 
part of the deductible in
proportion to the extent negligence of Contractor contributed to cause the 
loss. If Owner fails to provide
builders’ risk insurance, Contractor is relieved of the obligation to restore 
damaged work, and Owner shall be
responsible for all losses that such insurance would have covered if provided. 
This provision does not apply
to work or defects that are covered by the Simply Solar Limited Warranty, which 
remains in effect regardless
of if Owner provides builders’ risk insurance.

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Article 7.00 | Correction of Work
7.01.

Contractor shall be provided at least seven (7) days’ notice and opportunity 
to commence to correct any Work
(i) rejected by Owner as defective or failing to conform to the Contract 
Documents, whether observed before
or after completion of the Work or (ii) found to be defective or nonconforming 
within a period of one year
from the date of substantial completion, or within such longer period of time 
as may be prescribed by law or
by the terms of any applicable special warranty required by the Contract 
Documents. Such notice and
opportunity to correct shall be a condition precedent to any right of Owner to 
seek any remedy for defective
construction or breach of warranty. If Contractor fails to commence and correct 
such Work within a
reasonable time following notice, Owner may deduct the cost to repair such Work 
from the Contract Sum.
This Section shall apply to Work done by subcontractors as well as to Work done 
by direct employees of
Contractor and shall survive the termination of the Contract.

Article 8.00 | Termination of Contract
8.01.

If Contract is terminated after the 3-Day Right to Cancel period for any reason,
 other than if the Contractor
fails or neglects persistently to carry out the Work in accordance with the 
Contract Documents or fails
persistently to perform any material provision of the Contract, then the 
following provisions will apply:
i.
Any and all costs already incurred by Contractor will immediately become due by 
Owner, in
accordance with the Schedule of Progress Payments. These costs may include 
costs to perform
site inspections, draft plans, pull permits, perform project management duties, 
procure materials,
materials already delivered, installation labor costs, inspections required by 
jurisdiction,
administrative duties, and other work necessary to complete the project. The 
table below is
included for reference, but does not reflect the entirety of potential costs 
incurred.
Schedule of Costs and Fees In Event of Contract Termination
Service or Item
Site Inspection (each visit)

$250.00

Plan set drafting (no engineering)

$500.00

Plan set drafting (including engineering)
Permit submission
Permit fees (varies by jurisdiction)

ii.

Cost

$1500.00
$250.00
Billed at cost

Admin work performed prior to permit submission

$500.00

Warehousing and admin work for material procurement

$250.00

In circumstances where a clear milestone has not been reached as outlined in 
the Schedule of
Progress Payments, costs billed to the Owner shall not exceed the total amount 
that would have
been invoiced at the next Progress Payment, plus any prior outstanding 
invoices.

Article 9.00 | Miscellaneous
9.01

Dispute Resolution. The parties to this Contract establish this dispute 
resolution section to resolve any
misunderstanding, concern, dispute, or question about the Contract and/or the 
related Work, in a prompt,
efficient, and cost-effective framework. Disputes within the jurisdiction of 
Small Claims Court shall be brought
in the Small Claims Court in the county where the Work is to be performed. For 
matters not within the

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jurisdiction of the Small Claims Court, the first, if any, attempt at 
resolution will be by negotiations between
the parties. If negotiations fail to resolve the dispute, the parties agree to 
mediate the matter with an agreedupon mediator. If the result of mediation is 
unsatisfactory to either party, the dispute will be subject to
arbitration.
I.

Mediation Should there be any misunderstanding, concern, dispute, or question 
about the Contract
and/or the related Work, the parties agree to try in good faith to resolve the 
dispute by mediation with a
neutral mediator knowledgeable and familiar with the residential building 
industry with at least ten years’
experience in the field of residential remodeling. If a mediation organization, 
rather than an individual, is
used for the mediation, at least one member of the organization shall satisfy 
the preceding criteria. The
mediation shall be governed by the Construction Mediation Rules of the American 
Arbitration Association,
except that the American Arbitration Association shall be not be required to be 
the mediation or mediator
provider.

II.

Arbitration
a. Any controversy not resolved by mediation, arising out of the Work or 
regarding interpretation of
the Contract or any subcontract, is subject to arbitration. Owner, Contractor, 
and all
subcontractors, sub-subcontractors, materials suppliers, and other parties 
concerned with the
Work are bound to each other by this arbitration clause, provided the party has 
signed the
Contract, a contract that incorporates the Contract by reference, or any other 
agreement to be
bound by the arbitration clause. On demand of the arbitrator or any party to an 
arbitration
initiated under such provisions, Contractor and all parties bound by this 
arbitration provision
agree to join in and become parties to and be bound by such arbitration 
proceedings.

NOTICE: BY INITIALING AT THE END OF THIS SECTION YOU ARE AGREEING TO HAVE ANY 
DISPUTE ARISING OUT
OF THE MATTERS INCLUDED IN THE "ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES" PROVISION DECIDED BY 
NEUTRAL
ARBITRATION BEFORE A SINGLE ARBITRATOR AS PROVIDED BY CA LAW AND YOU 
ARE GIVING UP ANY
RIGHTS YOU MIGHT POSSESS TO HAVE THE DISPUTE LITIGATED IN A COURT OR JURY 
TRIAL. BY INITIALING IN
THE SPACE BELOW YOU ARE GIVING UP YOUR JUDICIAL RIGHTS TO DISCOVER AND APPEAL, 
UNLESS THOSE
RIGHTS ARE SPECIFICALLY INCLUDED IN THE "ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES" PROVISION. IF 
YOU REFUSE TO
SUBMIT TO ARBITRATION AFTER AGREEING TO THIS PROVISION, YOU MAY BE COMPELLED TO 
ARBITRATE
UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE OR OTHER APPLICABLE LAWS. 
YOUR
AGREEMENT TO THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION IS VOLUNTARY. WE HAVE READ AND 
UNDERSTAND THE
FOREGOING AND AGREE SUBMIT DISPUTES ARISING OUT OF THE MATTERS INCLUDED IN "
ARBITRATION OF
DISPUTES" PROVISION TO NEUTRAL ARBITRATION.
Any arbitration related to this Contract shall be governed by the following 
rules:
1) Evidence and Expert Testimony. The Ca Evidence Code shall govern the 
arbitration. Expert testimony
shall be permitted according to the same standard as allowed in a court of law.
2) Discovery. The parties may conduct any discovery permitted under the 
Ca Discovery Act, subject to
the discretion of the arbitrator. The arbitrator shall adjudicate any disputes 
with regard to discovery.
3) Limit on Arbitrator's Power and Right to Judicial Review. The arbitrator 
shall not have the power to
commit (a) errors of law or legal reasoning, (b) errors of fact, (c) errors 
with regard to mixed questions of law
and fact. In addition, the arbitrator shall not have the power to render an 
award (d) not based on substantial
evidence, (e) based on evidence not presented at the hearing, or (f) not in 
conformity with the substantive and
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procedural law of the state of Ca. If the arbitrator exceeds any of the 
foregoing specific powers, the
award may be vacated or corrected by filing a petition pursuant to the Act in 
the Superior Court in and for the
county of San Francisco. In reviewing the award, the Superior Court shall sit 
as if it were an appellate court, in
all respects, including but not limited to the scope of review. The decision of 
the Superior Court is, itself,
subject to review by the Ca appellate courts.
4) Reasoned Award. The arbitrator shall hear and determine the matter, and 
shall execute and acknowledge
the award in writing and cause a copy thereof to be delivered to each of the 
parties. The award shall include
factual findings, conclusions of law, and the reasons on which the decision is 
based. The decision of the
arbitrator shall be final, binding, and conclusive, except to the extent the 
decision may be submitted for
judicial review as provided herein. The award of the arbitrator may be 
confirmed by the Superior Court in the
County where the Project is located, and such Court may vacate, modify, or 
correct the award in accordance
with the prevailing sections of the Act and in accordance with the terms and 
conditions herein.
If any party refuses or neglects to appear at or to participate in arbitration 
proceedings, the arbitrator is empowered
to decide the controversy in accordance with whatever evidence is presented by 
the participating party or parties.
The arbitrator is authorized to award any party or parties such sums as they 
deem proper for the time, expense and
trouble of arbitration, including arbitration fees. The arbitrator shall be 
authorized to award attorney fees only as
allowed by statute.
RB
I agree to the Arbitration provisions outlined above:
Initial RB
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9.02.

Construction Drawings. Contractor shall maintain at the Project site a complete 
approved (by all applicable
governmental bodies) set of the construction drawings and shall deliver the 
same to Owner upon completion
of the Work.

9.03.

Security. Contractor shall be responsible for the receipt and inventorying of 
all material, fixtures and
equipment delivered to the Project site. Owner shall be responsible to keep 
secure all materials and fixtures
delivered to the site. Owner shall be solely responsible for protection and 
security of Owner’s personal
property on the site, including but not limited to furniture, appliances, 
clothing, and accessories, and
Contractor shall not be liable for loss or damage to same. Contractor will be 
responsible to keep secure all of
Contractor’s tools and equipment present on site. Owner shall provide 
Contractor access to sufficient space
and Contractor shall have a secure lockable place to store tools and equipment 
necessary to complete the
project. If Contractor is asked to remove materials and or tools from the 
premises, this will entitle Contractor
to a Change Order. Owner is responsible for keeping themselves, children, pets 
and neighbors away from
materials and tools while Contractor or its crew is not on the Project.

9.04.

Access. Owner shall have access to the Project site at all times for the 
purposes of inspecting the Work.
Contractor and its crew will be allowed to work between the hours of 7:00 AM 
and 5:00 P.M., Monday through
Friday, and outside these hours as permitted by Owner.

9.05.

Safeguards. Contractor shall erect and maintain, as required by existing 
conditions and progress of the Work,
all reasonable safeguards for safety and protection.

9.06.

Governing Law. This Contract shall be governed by the law of the State of 
Ca.

9.07.

Assignment. Owner and Contractor bind themselves, their successors, assigns and 
legal representatives to
the other party hereto and to the successors, assigns and legal representatives 
of such other party in respect
to all covenants, agreements and obligations and contained herein and in the 
Contract Documents. Neither

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party to this Contract may assign the Contract in whole or in part without the 
express, written consent of the
other.
9.08.

Notices. All notices must be in writing. Any notice required or permitted to be 
delivered shall be deemed
delivered, whether or not actually received, when deposited in the United 
States Mail, postage prepaid,
Registered or Certified Mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the party 
at the respective address set
out above, or at such other address as they have specified by written notice 
delivered in accordance herewith.

9.09.

Liens. Except as allowed by law, Contractor shall not allow the creation or 
maintenance of any lien or
encumbrance against the materials or equipment used in the Work.

9.10.

Remedies. The duties and obligations imposed by this Contract and the rights 
and remedies available
hereunder shall be in addition to and not a limitation of any duties, 
obligations, rights and remedies otherwise
imposed or available by law.

9.11.

Severability. Any provision or provisions of the Contract which shall prove to 
be invalid, void or illegal shall
in no way affect, impair or invalidate any other provision hereof, and the 
remaining provisions hereof shall
nevertheless remain in full force and effect.

9.12.

Integration. This Contract merges and supersedes all prior negotiations and 
understandings between the
parties and constitutes their entire agreement. It may not be changed or 
amended except by writing executed
by the authorized persons of the parties.

9.13.

Conflict In Documents. If any conflict should arise between the plans, 
specifications, addenda to plans, and
this Contract, then the terms and conditions of the Contract shall be 
controlling and binding upon the parties.

9.14.

Photographs and Videos. Contractor may take photographs and videos from time to 
time of the interior
and/or exterior of the Project. Owner agrees that Contractor shall own any such 
photographs and videos,
and Owner irrevocably waives any rights, including any right to privacy and use 
of likeness, owner might
otherwise assert in such photographs or videos. Owner specifically acknowledges 
that Contractor may use
such photographs and videos in Contractor’s marketing materials and websites.

Article 10.00 | Contractor's Conditions
10.1.

Standard Exclusions: Unless specifically included in the “General Scope of 
Work” section above, this
Contract does not include labor or materials for the following work, and 
Contractor shall be entitled
to extra compensation and contract time if Contractor performs such work at 
Owner’s request, the
cost of the Work is increased, and/or the time for completing the Project is 
delayed:
a. Additional work required by governmental plan checkers on final “Red Lined�� Job copy of plans
that are yet to be issued.
b. Testing, removal and disposal of any materials containing asbestos (or any 
other hazardous
material as defined by the EPA). If asbestos products, mold, and/or lead or 
other hazardous
materials are known to be present in the building before the Work begins, it is 
Owner's
responsibility to sub-contract the abatement of the asbestos, mold, and/or 
lead. If asbestos,
mold, and/or lead is discovered during the process of renovation, State law 
requires that work
must stop until proper removal or encapsulation has taken place. These delays 
to the Work
schedule and other related costs are not the liability of Contractor. 
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c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.

m.
n.
o.

p.

q.
r.
s.
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any present or future hazards or injuries related to known or unknown presence 
of hazardous
materials (including asbestos, mold, and/or lead) in the existing structure.
Custom milling of any wood for use in Project.
Moving Owner’s property around the site.
Labor or materials required to repair or replace any Owner-supplied materials.
Repair of concealed underground utilities not located on prints or physically 
staked out by
Owner which are damaged during construction.
Surveying that may be required to establish accurate property boundaries for 
setback
purposes (fences and old stakes may not be located on actual property lines).
Final construction cleaning (Contractor will leave site in “broom swept” 
condition).
Landscaping and irrigation work of any kind.
Temporary sanitation, power, or fencing.
Removal of soils under house in order to obtain 18 inches (or code-required 
height) of clear
space between bottom of joists and soil.
Removal of filled ground or rock or any other materials not removable by 
ordinary hand tools
(unless heavy equipment is specified in Scope of Work section above), 
correction of existing
out-of-plumb or out-of-level conditions in existing structure.
Correction of concealed substandard framing.
Rerouting/removal of vents, pipes, ducts, structural members, wiring or 
conduits, steel mesh
which may be discovered in the removal of walls or the cutting of openings in 
walls.
Removal and replacement of existing rot or insect infestation. Failure of 
surrounding part of
existing structure, despite Contractor’s good faith efforts to minimize 
damage, such as plaster
or drywall cracking and popped nails in adjacent rooms or blockage of pipes or 
plumbing
fixtures caused by loosened rust within pipes.
Construction of a continuously level foundation around structure (if lot is 
sloped more than 6
inches from front to back or side to side, Contractor will step the foundation 
in accordance
with the slope of the lot).
Exact matching of existing finishes.
Public or private utility connection fees unrelated to the interconnection of 
the solar system.
Repair of damage to roadways, driveways, or sidewalks that could occur when 
construction
equipment and vehicles are being used in the normal course of construction.
Cost of correcting or responding to, or impacts caused by, errors and omissions 
by Owner’s
design professionals and separate contractors.
Cost of correcting/testing/remediating mold/fungus/mildew and organic pathogens 
unless
caused by the sole and active negligence of Contractor as a direct result of a 
construction
defect that caused sudden and significant water infiltration into a part of the 
structure.
Cost of removing ponding ground water or other unusual concealed site 
conditions during
excavation.
Extra costs associated with refusal of caisson drilling, cave-ins, etc.
Cost to modify and/or remanufacture custom brackets and other custom-fabricated 
materials
that are manufactured per plans and/or specifications but do not fit properly 
into the
structure.
Repair or replacement of any clay, slate, or fiber-reinforced concrete roof 
tiles before, during,
or after installation.
Existing code violations that are at the property or are discovered during any 
inspection by
the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ)

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10.2.

Owner Additional Obligations: To permit Contractor to perform orderly, 
efficient progress of the
Work owner’s cooperation is required in the following respects:
a. Owner shall provide sufficient usable space for Contractor’s layout and 
staging of materials to
be used or consumed in the Work.
b. During the term of this Agreement, Owner shall not contract directly with 
Contractor’s
subcontractors, and Owner shall not give direction to Contractor’s 
subcontractors. Any
direction to subcontractors of Contractor must be given through Contractor.

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Attachment C – Mechanics Lien Notice
This notice is required by Ca Law

Anyone who helps improve your property, but who is not paid, may record what is 
called a mechanics' lien on your
property. A mechanics' lien is a claim, like a mortgage or home equity loan, 
made against your property and recorded
with the county recorder.
Even if you pay your contractor in full, unpaid subcontractors, suppliers, and 
laborers who helped to improve your
property may record mechanics' liens and sue you in court to foreclose the 
lien. If a court finds the lien is valid, you
could be forced to pay twice or have a court officer sell your home to pay the 
lien. Liens can also affect your credit.
To preserve their right to record a lien, each subcontractor and material 
supplier must provide you with a document
called a '20-day Preliminary Notice.' This notice is not a lien. The purpose of 
the notice is to let you know that the
person who sends you the notice has the right to record a lien on your property 
if he or she is not paid.
BE CAREFUL. The Preliminary Notice can be sent up to 20 days after the 
subcontractor starts work or the supplier
provides material. This can be a big problem if you pay your contractor before 
you have received the Preliminary
Notices.
You may not get Preliminary Notices from your prime contractor or from laborers 
who work on your project. The law
assumes that you already know they are improving your property.
PROTECT YOURSELF FROM LIENS. You can protect yourself from liens by getting a 
list from your contractor of all the
subcontractors and material suppliers that work on your project. Find out from 
your contractor when these
subcontractors started work and when these suppliers delivered goods or 
materials. Then wait 20 days, paying
attention to the Preliminary Notices you receive.
For other ways to prevent liens, visit CSLB's Web site at www.cslb.ca.gov or 
call CSLB at 800-321-CSLB (2752).
REMEMBER, IF YOU DO NOTHING, YOU RISK HAVING A LIEN PLACED ON YOUR HOME. This 
can mean that you may
have to pay twice, or face the forced sale of your home to pay what you owe.

Release of Lien: Upon receipt of payment for any portion of the work performed, 
the Contractor shall furnish to
Owner an unconditional waiver and release pursuant to Section 8134 of the Civil 
Code, as applicable, for that portion
of the work for which payment has been made. Payment is not subject to release 
provision.

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Attachment D – Information About the Contractors’ State License Board (CSLB)

This notice is required by Ca Law

CSLB is the state consumer protection agency that licenses and regulates 
construction contractors.
Contact CSLB for information about the licensed contractor you are considering, 
including information about
disclosable complaints, disciplinary actions and civil judgments that are 
reported to CSLB.
Use only licensed
contractors. If you file a complaint against a licensed contractor within the 
legal deadline (usually four years), CSLB
has authority to investigate the complaint. If you use an unlicensed contractor,
 CSLB may not be able to help you
resolve your complaint. Your only remedy may be in civil court, and you may be 
liable for damages arising out of any
injuries to the unlicensed contractor or the unlicensed contractor's employees.
For more information:
Visit CSLB's Web site at www.cslb.ca.gov
Call CSLB at 800-321-CSLB (2752)
Write CSLB at box 26000, Sacramento, CA 95826.

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Attachment E – Three-Day Right to Cancel
This notice is required by Ca Law

You, the buyer, have the right to cancel this contract within three business 
days. You may cancel by
e-mailing, mailing, faxing, or delivering a written notice to the contractor at 
the contractor's place of business
by midnight of the third business day after you received a signed and dated 
copy of the contract that includes
this notice. Include your name, your address, and the date you received the 
signed copy of the contract and
this notice.
If you cancel, the contractor must return to you anything you paid within 10 
days of receiving the
notice of cancellation. For your part, you must make available to the 
contractor at your residence, in
substantially as good condition as you received it, any goods delivered to you 
under this contract or sale. Or,
you may, if you wish, comply with the contractor's instructions on how to 
return the goods at the contractor's
expense and risk. If you do make the goods available to the contractor and the 
contractor does not pick them
up within 20 days of the date of your notice of cancellation, you may keep them 
without any further
obligation. If you fail to make the goods available to the contractor, or if 
you agree to return the goods to the
contractor and fail to do so, then you remain liable for performance of all 
obligations under the contract.
Owner Acknowledges Receipt of this Notice
Dated:

May 22, 2022

Signed:

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Attachment F – Notice of Cancellation (Owner Copy)
This notice is required by Ca Law

Date of Transaction:

May 22, 2022

Date of this Notice:

May 22, 2022

You may cancel this transaction, without any penalty or obligation, within 
three business days from the
above date.
If you cancel, any property traded in, any payments made by you under the 
contract or sale, and any
negotiable instrument executed by you will be returned within 10 days following 
receipt by the seller of your
cancellation notice, and any security interest arising out of the transaction 
will be canceled.
If you cancel, you must make available to the seller at your residence, in 
substantially as good condition as
when received, any goods delivered to you under this contract or sale, or you 
may, if you wish, comply with the
instructions of the seller regarding the return shipment of the goods at the 
seller's expense and risk.
If you do make the goods available to the seller and the seller does not pick 
them up within 20 days of the
date of your notice of cancellation, you may retain or dispose of the goods 
without any further obligation. If you fail
to make the goods available to the seller, or if you agree to return the goods 
to the seller and fail to do so, then you
remain liable for performance of all obligations under the contract.
To cancel this transaction, mail or deliver a signed and dated copy of this 
cancellation notice, or any other
written notice to Contractor at the address below or send notice via email to 
http://www.simplysolarca.com/~production:
Simply Solar
1740 Corporate Circle
Petaluma, CA 94954
not later than midnight of the third business day following the Date of 
Transaction.

I hereby cancel this transaction.
Dated:

Signed:

--this copy is for Owner to keep--

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Attachment F – Notice of Cancellation (Contractor Copy)
This notice is required by Ca Law

Date of Transaction:

May 22, 2022

Date of this Notice:

May 22, 2022

You may cancel this transaction, without any penalty or obligation, within 
three business days from the
above date.
If you cancel, any property traded in, any payments made by you under the 
contract or sale, and any
negotiable instrument executed by you will be returned within 10 days following 
receipt by the seller of your
cancellation notice, and any security interest arising out of the transaction 
will be canceled.
If you cancel, you must make available to the seller at your residence, in 
substantially as good condition as
when received, any goods delivered to you under this contract or sale, or you 
may, if you wish, comply with the
instructions of the seller regarding the return shipment of the goods at the 
seller's expense and risk.
If you do make the goods available to the seller and the seller does not pick 
them up within 20 days of the
date of your notice of cancellation, you may retain or dispose of the goods 
without any further obligation. If you fail
to make the goods available to the seller, or if you agree to return the goods 
to the seller and fail to do so, then you
remain liable for performance of all obligations under the contract.
To cancel this transaction, mail or deliver a signed and dated copy of this 
cancellation notice, or any other
written notice to Contractor at the address below or send notice via email to 
http://www.simplysolarca.com/~production:
Simply Solar
1740 Corporate Circle
Petaluma, CA 94954
not later than midnight of the third business day following the Date of 
Transaction.

I hereby cancel this transaction.
Dated:

Signed:

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Attachment G – Simply Solar Limited Warranty Agreement
THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, 
EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, HABITABILITY, OR FITNESS 
FOR A
PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE. EXCEPT AS EXPLICITLY OUTLINED IN THIS LIMITED 
WARRANTY, THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY EXCLUDES CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, AND SPECIAL DAMAGES AND LIMITS THE 
DURATION
OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE UNDER STATE AND FEDERAL 
LAW. SOME
STATES RESTRICT LIMITATIONS ON VARIOUS WARRANTIES, AND SO A CONSUMER’S RIGHTS 
UNDER THIS
WARRANTY MAY VARY. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY MAY NOT BE VERBALLY MODIFIED BY ANY 
PERSON. THIS
LIMITED WARRANTY IS GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE WHERE THE WORK WAS 
PERFORMED.
1.

Scope of Coverage:
This warranty applies to workmanship on products and components installed for a 
retail, residential or
commercial buyer by Simply Solar Inc. on premises in Ca. It extends to 
the original installed address
only. This warranty extends the original manufacturers component warranties for 
labor to replace or repair
individual components such as inverters and solar electric panels.
This warranty covers normal usage only. You must contact Contractor in writing 
for warranty service
immediately upon discovering an item in need of warranty service. If the matter 
is urgent, you must also call
Contractor and send written notice of the need for warranty service. Failure to 
notify Contractor of the need
for warranty service within ten days of discovery of a warranty item will void 
this warranty. Additionally,
Owner’s hiring of others or direct actions by Owner or Owner’s separate 
contractors to repair a warranty
item are not covered by this warranty and will not be reimbursed by Contractor. 
No warranty is provided by
Contractor on any materials furnished by Owner for installation. No warranty is 
provided on any existing
materials that are moved and/or reinstalled by Contractor within the dwelling 
or the property (including any
warranty that existing/used materials will not be damaged during the removal 
and reinstallation process).
After warranty period, Owner’s sole remedy (for materials and labor) on all 
materials that are covered by a
manufacturer’s warranty is strictly with the manufacturer, not with 
Contractor. Repair of the following items
and related damages of every kind are specifically excluded from Contractor’s 
warranty: problems caused by
lack of Owner maintenance; problems caused by Owner abuse, Owner misuse, 
vandalism, Owner
modification, or alteration; and ordinary wear and tear. Damages resulting from 
mold, fungus, other organic
pathogens or the presence of lead, asbestos, or other toxic substances are 
excluded from this warranty
unless caused by the sole and active negligence of Contractor as a direct 
result of a construction defect
which caused sudden and significant amounts of water infiltration into a part 
of the structure. Deviations
that arise such as the minor cracking of concrete, stucco, and plaster; minor 
stress fractures in drywall due
to the curing of lumber; warping and deflection of wood; shrinking/cracking of 
grouts and caulking; fading of
paints and finishes exposed to sunlight are all typical (not material) defects 
in construction, and are strictly
excluded from Contractor’s warranty.

2.

Warranties
Simply Solar Inc. warrants the workmanship on installation of the products and 
each component and part to
be free from defects in under normal use and service for twenty-five (25) years 
from the date of receipt of
final permit. A defect in installations shall include any material departure 
from good and workmanship
performance. The duration of any warranty is extended, from the date of the 
reported failure, while the
component or part is not functioning due to defect. Simply Solar Inc. further 
warrants that it has obtained all
building permits required by Law and has substantially complied with all of 
their terms and conditions.
Simply Solar Inc. further warrants the Installation was performed in accordance 
with each individual
manufacturer’s specifications.

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3.

Warranty Will Cover
A. Simply Solar shall bear the full cost of diagnosis, repair and replacement 
of any system or system
component, including full pass through of all manufacture’s warranties.
B. Transferring the Warranty. This warranty is fully transferable to any 
subsequent owner(s) of the
real property at this address. Any and all notice of a sale, lease, bankruptcy, 
foreclosure and/or
transfer of the installation property must be provided to Simply Solar, Inc. 
within Thirty (30) days of
said transfer as described herein or the Warranty is VOIDED.
C. Roof Warranty: Simply Solar warrants penetrations to your roof from the 
system installation,
including any damage to the roof within a three (3) inch radius of any system 
penetration.
D. One-time remove and replace. If, after year three (3) of this warranty and 
before year ten (10) of
this warranty, the roof must be replaced or repaired (using the same for 
reasons beyond what is
stipulated in this warranty, Simply Solar will provide labor only, at no cost 
to the customer, to
remove the PV system and reinstall it when the appropriate work is complete.
Exclusions: (a) This applies only to the removal and re-installation of the PV 
system and does not
apply to any repairs to the roof. (b) This clause applies to the original 
contracted property owner,
and is not transferable. (c) If Simply Solar is required to replace or provide 
new mounting hardware,
owner will be charged for the labor required to install the new mounts, plus 
the cost of any
additional material required. (d) Simply Solar will provide labor only, and is 
not responsible for any
other additional costs, including costs of any necessary permits.

4.

Warranty Performance
A. Obtaining service. To obtain service, contact Simply Solar. Service under 
this warranty will be
provided during (Monday-Friday) normal business hours. Any Owner and/or self or 
third party
remedial efforts and/or removal of system components void this warranty.

5.

What Is Not Covered
A. Exclusions. The above warranties do not apply to:
1.

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

7.
8.

Damage, malfunction, or degradation of electrical output caused by failure to 
properly
operate or maintain the system in accordance with the printed instructions 
provided with
the system.
Damage, malfunction, or degradation of electrical output caused by any repair 
or
replacement using a part or service not provided or authorized in writing by 
Simply Solar Inc.
Conditions resulting from repair or alteration by anyone other than Simply 
Solar Inc.’s own
personnel or person duly authorized by Simply Solar Inc. to such repair or 
alteration.
Damage malfunction, or degradation of electrical output resulting from 
purchaser or thirdparty abuse, accident, alteration, improper use, negligence 
or vandalism.
Conditions resulting from a defect in a component or part which is not part of 
the products
installed by Simply Solar Inc.
Conditions resulting from any other misuse, abuse, negligence, vandalism, 
accidents or fire,
flood, lightning, hurricane, tornado, hailstorm, windstorm, earthquake, other 
acts of God or
other causes beyond the control of Simply Solar Inc.
Normal fading and minor deterioration of exterior surfaces resulting from 
exposure to the
elements, except conditions that do or will significantly affect performance.
Damage or malfunction resulting from the performance of repairs, maintenance or
replacement of customer’s roof by customer or others. Customer’s roof will 
naturally degrade

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over the course of this warranty. Therefore, Simply Solar Inc. shall have no 
liability for
damage to customer’s roof that results from the performance of Simply Solar 
Inc.’s Warranty
obligations, except to the extent it is determined that such damages were 
caused by Simply
Solar Inc.’s gross negligence.
10. Leaks due to wind damage over 89mph are not covered by this warranty
11. If Simply Solar Inc. recommends a roof to be repaired/replaced prior to 
install of PV system
and the customer elects to refuse this recommendation, the warranty becomes 
void.
B. Limitation or Exclusion from Coverage. Conditions that may occur in the 
normal operation of any
product shall not be invoked by Simply Solar Inc. to reduce or defeat the 
coverage
C. Performance of System. Simply Solar Inc. makes no warranty as to the full 
production performance
of any product since this depends upon variable factors which are impossible to 
predict or control.
Any decrease in performance due to increased shading, poor weather, pollution, 
or other
uncontrollable variables is not covered by this warranty.
6.

Some Things Buyer Must Do
A. You are required to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance and care in 
accordance with
Simply Solar Inc.’s and manufacturer’s operating and maintenance 
instructions.
B. If it appears that any component or part is not functioning properly, 
promptly notify Simply Solar Inc.
by phone and in writing within 30 days of final permit. Early attention to a 
minor problem may help
avoid a serious problem later.
C. Provide information regarding the change of property ownership immediately.

7.

Other Rights and Remedies
A. These Remedies are Exclusive. SIMPLY SOLAR INC. WILL COVER (A) CONSEQUENTIAL 
DAMAGES TO
THE PRODUCT IN WHICH THE IMPROPERLY FUNCTIONING COMPONENT OR PART IS INSTALLED 
AND
(B) INCIDENTAL EXPENSES INCURRED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE, AS NECESSARY, ANY 
COMPONENT OR
PART INJURED AS A RESULT. EXCEPT THAT SIMPLY SOLAR INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (SUCH AS LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE OF THE
PRODUCT, UTILITY COMPANY BILLS, HEALTH CONCERTNS, ETC) OR ANY INCIDENTAL 
EXPENSES
RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THE ABOVE EXPRESS WARRANTIES.
B. No other Expressed Warranties. Unless otherwise explicitly agreed in writing,
 and as passed through
as set forth above, it is understood that these are the only written warranties 
given by Simply Solar
Inc., and Simply Solar Inc. does not authorize any assumptions made for any 
other obligations or
liabilities in connection with our products, any components or parts, or 
installations by Simply Solar
Inc.
C. Implied Warranties. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you 
may also have other rights
which vary from state to state, including implied warranties or merchantability 
and, in certain
instances, of fitness for a particular purpose.
D. Arbitration. Any dispute between the buyer and Simply Solar Inc. pertaining 
to this warranty will be
resolved by arbitration according to the Construction Industry Rules of the 
American Arbitration
Association. If Arbitration is unsuccessful and/or this procedure is not 
followed pursuant to this
Warranty, then any and all administrative remedies must and shall be exhausted 
prior to any and all
potential litigation. Any and all suits must be filed in Sonoma County, 
Ca.

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PV System Annual Production Warranty
A. Simply Solar warrants that in the first 12 months of operation, the PV solar 
system will generate a
minimum of 90% of the quoted kilowatt-hours production. The quoted annual 
production of the solar
5225
system is __________________
kWh.
B. After year one (1) of this warranty, the annual production of the PV solar 
system shall no longer be
warranted by Simply Solar, however, the production of the the solar panels will 
continue to be under a
production warranty by the manufacturer of the PV solar panel. Please see the 
manufacturer’s
warrantyfor details regarding their performance warranty. Simply Solar’s 
annual production warranty
will not applyif any exclusions outlined in part 5 of this Warranty Agreement 
are met.
C. PV System Annual Production Warranty Remedies
i. In the event of a valid claim in respect of the PV System Annual Production 
Warranty, the
cstomershall be entitled to the following remedy:
1. Additional panels shall be added to the original system in order to achieve 
90% of the
quoted kilowatt-hour production, if possible.
2. In the event the above remedy (1) cannot be achieved, a one time payment 
shall be made
tothe customer equal to $1.00 per kilowatt-hour of production below 90% of the 
quoted
annual system production.
• Example:
o Original system quoted production: 10,000 kWh annually
o 90% production threshold = (10,000 kWh) x 90% = 9,000 kWh
o If the system produces 8,500 kWh of production over the course of it's first
yearin operation, customer would be entitled to a payment of $500.00.
 ( 9,000 kWh - 8,500 kWh ) x $1.00 = $500.00

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Attachment H – Supplemental Scope of Work (if applicable)
For projects that contain any of the following types of work listed in this 
Supplemental Scope of Work, the scope of
work shall be as follows.
1.

Electrical Main Panel Upgrade (MPU)
The scope of work for a main panel upgrade shall consist of removing a single 
existing electrical main service
panel and installing a new main service panel in the current location with new 
breakers.
Exclusions and conditions:
a.
Main panel upgrades which require moving the main panel to a new location are 
will incur
additional costs. No work will proceed until a change order is issued and 
agreed upon.
b.
Trim for the panel shall be 1"x4" primed wood trim. Any other trim request will 
be at homeowner's
expense. Stucco, shingles, concrete siding or any other siding material will 
not be matched and is not
included as part of the scope of work.
c.
Trim will be primed only. Trim will not be painted to match house color.
d.
Should existing main panel housing need to be removed or altered, Simply Solar 
is not responsible
for fixing or replacing such housing.
e.
Any and all PG&E fees related to the main panel upgrade will be passed on to 
the customer.

2.

Battery Installation
The scope of work for any battery installation will consist of:
a.
Install SolarEdge Backup Interface or equivalent
b.
Install SolarEdge Energy Hub Inverter
c.
Install specified battery product
d.
Relocate up to 6 circuits from one electrical panel to a backed-up loads panel 
unless otherwise
specified.
Exclusions and conditions:
a.
Moving or pulling circuits from multiple electrical panels is not included
b.
Circuits can not be pulled or moved from interior electrical sub-panels
c.
If Simply Solar is required to cut into drywall as part of the battery 
installation, patching and drywall
repair is not included in this scope of work.

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Final Audit Report
Created:

2022-05-22

By:

David Morgan (http://www.simplysolarca.com/~dmorgan)

Status:

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