Reliable Electrical Installations
Reliable Electrical Installations | Solar Installation | Electrical | Etowah
When Etowah families and businesses decide it’s time to harness clean, cost-cutting energy, they turn to HEP for dependable design, wiring, and panel mounting that’s built to Tennessee codes and backed by decades of electrical know-how. Our licensed, background-checked technicians handle every stage—from load calculations and permitting to inverter setup and real-time monitoring—so you get a smooth, worry-free solar installation that starts paying you back from day one.
Choosing HEP means enjoying transparent pricing, a workmanship warranty, and local support that’s always a phone call away. Whether you’re aiming to eliminate utility spikes, boost property value, or shrink your carbon footprint, we tailor each system to Etowah’s unique climate and your specific power goals, giving you reliable sunshine savings for years to come.
FAQs
What types of electrical and solar services do you provide in Etowah?
We handle the full scope of residential and light-commercial electrical work—including panel upgrades, rewiring, lighting, EV-charger circuits, and surge protection—alongside turnkey solar solutions. Our solar team designs, engineers, permits, installs, and commissions grid-tied and battery-backup photovoltaic (PV) systems sized from 3 kW to 100 kW. All projects are completed by in-house, state-licensed electricians to ensure seamless integration between the electrical and solar portions of your installation.
Are your electricians licensed and insured in Alabama?
Yes. Every installer who steps on your property holds an Alabama Electrical Contractor or Journeyman license, and our company maintains $2 million in general liability and workers’ compensation coverage. We also carry NABCEP (North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners) PV Installer certification, which is the industry’s gold standard for solar competence and safety.
How long does a typical residential solar installation take from contract to commissioning?
Most Etowah County homeowners see their systems energized in 6–10 weeks. The timeline breaks down as follows: 1–2 weeks for site assessment and design approval, 2–3 weeks for utility interconnection and county permit processing, 1–2 days for on-site installation, and 1–2 weeks for final inspections and meter swap by Alabama Power or your local cooperative. Larger or more complex projects with roof repairs or battery storage may add an extra week or two.
Will my solar array keep the lights on during a power outage?
A standard grid-tied solar array automatically shuts off during an outage for safety. If backup power is important to you, we can integrate a hybrid inverter and lithium-ion battery bank that isolates (islands) critical circuits—such as your refrigerator, Wi-Fi, and medical equipment—until the grid is restored. We size the battery based on your load profile and can pair it with a generator for extended outages.
What incentives or rebates are available for Etowah homeowners who go solar?
The Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) currently refunds 30 % of your total system cost on your federal income taxes. Alabama also exempts solar equipment from state sales tax, saving an additional 4 %. Some Etowah utilities, like Coosa Valley EC, offer one-time interconnection rebates or low-interest loans; we’ll complete the paperwork and incorporate any utility credits into your proposal so you see the savings up front.
Do you provide warranties and ongoing maintenance?
Absolutely. All labor is warranted for five years, solar panels carry a 25-year power-output warranty, and inverters and batteries are backed for 10–15 years depending on the model. We include a free annual system check for the first three years and offer affordable maintenance plans that cover panel cleaning, performance reports, and quick-response troubleshooting to keep your investment operating at peak efficiency.