Tower Solar
Proposal Review
Pennsylvania solar guide

Pennsylvania solar decisions, grounded in your actual home.

Pennsylvania receives less annual sun than Florida, but a well-sited roof can still produce meaningful electricity. The decision depends on annual usage, utility rate, roof condition, shade, installed cost, and the current rules that apply to your utility territory.

Estimate my home
PhiladelphiaBucks CountyMontgomery CountySoutheastern Pennsylvania

Why annual kWh matters

A dollar bill alone can mislead because utility rates and fees change. Enter the annual kWh from twelve months of bills when possible. Tower uses that figure to size toward a target offset rather than assuming every home needs the same system.

Pennsylvania roof realities

Tree cover, roof orientation, winter production, snow, older electrical service, and roof age can materially affect design and cost. The satellite roof image is a starting point; a contractor must verify usable area, structure, setbacks, and electrical conditions.

Net metering and utility approval

Pennsylvania customer-generators may be eligible for net metering under state and utility requirements. Eligibility, sizing, credits, interconnection steps, and annual reconciliation must be confirmed with the serving utility for the specific project.

Compare total cost

Request both the cash price and the financed amount. Long loan terms can make a payment look attractive while increasing total cost. Compare system price per watt, dealer fees, APR, term, equipment, production assumptions, and warranties together.

Philadelphia permits and PECO are separate steps

Philadelphia requires an electrical permit for solar. Projects meeting every current EZ solar standard may avoid a separate building permit; other projects need additional review. The City instructs applicants to submit a PECO interconnection application before applying for permits. Use the official City instructions and the PECO portal, and have your contractor confirm the route for your property.

Bucks County is not one permit office

Use the municipality serving the installation address. Confirm building and electrical permits, inspection responsibility, roof and structural requirements, and utility interconnection with your contractor before ordering equipment. Philadelphia rules do not automatically apply across Bucks County.

Primary sources

City of Philadelphia: solar permit instructionsPECO My Generation: customer-owned generation
Optional human review

Ask Tower Solar to review your question

This form submits directly to Tower Solar. Nothing opens in your email app, and no information is sent until you choose Submit.

Common questions

Questions to answer before moving forward

Do solar panels work in Pennsylvania winters?

Yes, panels produce during daylight, including cold weather, but seasonal output varies. Annual modeling matters more than a single month.

Does Tower install the panels?

Tower begins with education, estimates, and project support. Final design and installation are handled through the selected qualified contractor under a separate agreement.

What is the best first document to gather?

A recent electric bill plus twelve months of kWh usage gives a stronger starting point than monthly cost alone.

Get the numbers before the sales call.

Run a free preliminary estimate without entering your name, phone number, or email. Contact Tower only if you decide you want help.

Run my private estimate