Solar in Mt. Lebanon
Mature trees, steep slate and shingle roofs, and a strict historic review in parts of town. Solar works here, but shade matters more than almost anywhere else in the South Hills.
1930s brick colonial, $165/month electric bill.
Estimate assumes a year-round average bill of $165, ~$0.19/kWh all-in Duquesne Light rate, 1,150 kWh per kW per year, and 90% bill offset. Real quotes depend on your roof, shade, and equipment.
Roof & sun in Mt. Lebanon
Source: NREL PVWatts, local assessor dataWhat Mt. Lebanon requires.
Your installer normally pulls these permits for you. Use this list to make sure a quote includes them.
Asked by Mt. Lebanon homeowners.
Generally yes under the Pennsylvania UCC, but check zoning and any HOA or historic overlay before you sign. Your installer should confirm this during the site visit.
Most residential solar permits clear in 2–4 weeks. Duquesne Light interconnection approval runs in parallel and often takes about the same time.
It can. Ask for a shade report with solar access percentages for each roof face. Below about 75%, the numbers get hard to justify.
Start with your installer's service line, since workmanship warranties typically run 10–25 years. For meter or billing issues, call Duquesne Light.