SOLAR &
IRRIGATION
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