SOLAR &
MANUFACTURED
HOMES
A SHORT & SWEET GUIDE
Thanks for your interest in solar! This guide was designed to help you navigate the unique intricacies of adding solar to manufactured homes. It contains the facts needed to make informed choices as you explore sustainable energy solutions for your home.
SOLAR OBSTACLES WITH MANUFACTURED HOMES
With manufactured homes there’s a number of
hurdles that add to the complexity of installing solar,
such as: unique permitting restrictions, jurisdiction
(state/county/city), and structural challenges.
Luckily, with a little work upfront these obstacles are
easy to overcome.
The following questions will determine
if solar is viable for you:
Does your home have a Manufacturer ID or Decal from the
Department of Housing and Community Development?
This can typically be found on an exterior corner of the home.
Does your home have a 433a Filing?
You can verify this information with the Riverside or San
Bernardino County Recorder’s Office.
What’s Next?
If you answered “yes” to the questions above, here’s how to move forward:
>Provide a copies of your electric bill and 433a Filing.
>Send photos of your home’s Manufacturer ID/Decal and main breaker, clearly displaying its size.
>If your home has a pedestal meter, send a photo of it as well, taken from a 15-foot distance, with your home in the background.
>Once we’ve received the requested information, we can proceed with options suitable for you.
In SCE territory, the typical payback period for solar investments on a manufactured home are around 9 -10 years, adding batteries can reduce it to 8 years. In IID, solar investments usually pay off in approximately 11 – 12 years. It’s important to emphasize that while the financial return on investment is the key aspect for many, there are additional motivations for adopting solar power, such as:
>Reducing your carbon
footprint
>Achieving energy self-sufficiency
with batteries
>Increased home value
