Tower Solar
Proposal Review
Philadelphia + Bucks County

Local solar guidance before the contractor visit.

Tower Solar is based in Pennsylvania and helps homeowners turn an address and electric bill into a clearer first estimate. For Northeast Philadelphia and Bucks County homes, roof age, rowhome geometry, tree cover, electrical service, and local permitting can matter as much as panel wattage.

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Northeast PhiladelphiaBensalemLevittownLower Bucks County

Start with usage, not a generic package

Two neighboring homes can need different systems because occupancy, heating, cooling, EV charging, and roof exposure differ. Use twelve-month kWh when available, then compare the modeled output with the installer’s production report.

Older homes need a closer look

Some local homes may need roof work, service upgrades, or careful placement around vents, chimneys, dormers, and setbacks. These items should be identified before treating an online price as a final quote.

Questions for a local proposal

Who is the licensed contracting party? Who obtains permits and utility approval? What exact equipment is included? What happens if the roof leaks? Are dealer fees included? What production assumptions and shade data support the sales claim?

No-pressure handoff

Tower’s calculator does not automatically submit your address as a lead. If you want help, you choose whether to email the project brief for review.

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
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Common questions

Questions to answer before moving forward

Can rowhomes use solar?

Some can, but usable roof area, shared structures, obstructions, access, code setbacks, and ownership must be verified.

How accurate is a satellite estimate?

It is useful for screening, not final design. Imagery age, roof boundaries, trees, and obstructions can be wrong or incomplete.

Which areas does Tower focus on locally?

Philadelphia, Bucks County, Montgomery County, and nearby South Jersey are Tower’s primary Pennsylvania-area focus.

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