For Homeowners
Your Home. Your Power.
Your Future.
Solar is a long-term investment in your home and your financial future. We help you understand the real numbers — for your specific property, your specific usage, your specific situation.
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Real Numbers for Your Home
Every home is different. We model the specifics — your roof, your usage, your utility rates — so you see exactly what the investment looks like.
Property Value
Homes with solar installations sell for more. It's a permanent improvement that buyers recognize and appraisers account for — a tangible addition to your home's value.
Predictable Costs
Utility rates have increased consistently for decades. Solar locks in a significant portion of your electricity costs at today's rate — permanently. Your neighbors' bills go up; yours stay flat.
Backup Power
When the grid goes down, your batteries keep the lights on. Otto's systems include battery storage by design — your home runs on what you own, not what the utility delivers.
Minimal Maintenance
No moving parts. No fuel. No monthly service. An annual visual inspection is all that's recommended. The system works quietly on your roof, year after year.
Straight Answers
Homeowner Concerns
"What if I sell my house?"
Solar installations increase property value. Buyers consistently pay more for homes with owned (not leased) solar systems. It's a selling point, not a liability. If you own the system outright, it transfers with the home and adds to your asking price.
"Will it damage my roof?"
A properly installed system actually protects the portion of roof it covers from direct weather exposure. We assess roof condition before installation and won't install on a roof that needs replacement first. All penetrations are flashed and sealed to manufacturer specifications.
"What about snow and weather?"
Panels are engineered for Northern Indiana weather — snow load, hail, temperature extremes. Snow slides off the smooth glass surface more readily than shingles. Panels actually produce more efficiently in cold temperatures. We design for local conditions, not best-case scenarios.
"How do I know I'm not being oversold?"
We size systems based on your actual usage data and property characteristics — not on maximizing our invoice. If a smaller system makes more financial sense, that's what we'll recommend. We'd rather build a system that delivers exactly what we promised than one that looks impressive on paper.
The Process
How It Works for Homeowners
Get Your Ballpark
Enter your address on our quote tool — no personal info required. In minutes, you'll see estimated system size, cost, and investment timeline for your home.
Schedule Inspection
Book a $50 professional site assessment. An engineer — not a An engineer — not a salesperson — evaluates your roof, shading, and electrical. The fee is credited toward installation if you proceed.
Review Your Proposal
You receive a precise quote with three system tiers — Standard, Enhanced, and Premium. Real numbers, real equipment specs, real financial projections. Select at your own pace.
Installation & Go-Live
We handle permits, procurement, installation, and inspections. If we're more than a month late, we cover your utility bill until we're done.
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