Solar Panels

Heating and cooling buildings is one of the leading sources of emissions of heat-trapping gases, which are the root cause of climate change and sea level rise. Solar panels are a win-win for the environment as well as your wallet, creating energy through a limitless and self-renewing resource (the sun) and reducing or eliminating your reliance on comparatively expensive fossil fuels like coal, oil, and methane gas.

Installer

Brite Electric

Estimated Costs

$4-10/sq ft or $2.53-3.15 per watt

Permits

The City of Norfolk, like many municipalities, requires a permit for installing rooftop solar. See the City of Norfolk’s permitting information and solar resource guide for more information.

Cost Sharing

Solar co-ops like Solar United Neighbors enable bulk discounts, reducing the individual burden of cost in transitioning to solar.

More Green Systems

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