Solar, Battery & Roofing in Coeur d'Alene

Coeur d'Alene homes may be served by Avista Utilities or Kootenai Electric Cooperative, depending on the address. Avista provides 1:1 retail net metering in Idaho. KEC credits exported energy 1:1 per kWh. Both structures give North Idaho exports more value than Idaho Power's reduced export credit in the Treasure Valley.

Hayden and Rathdrum homes are often served by KEC, so we verify the utility before designing the system. We size around annual usage, roof conditions and the rules that apply to the specific meter.

KEC has a monthly service availability charge for net-metered homes, a small generation loss factor charge and a peak-use charge of $6 per kW. The first 5 kW are exempt. Peak windows are 6 to 10 a.m. and 5 to 9 p.m.

A battery that covers home demand during those peak windows can reduce the peak-use charge. For KEC members, that can make battery control valuable in addition to backup power.

We design roofing and solar for local snow, ice and wind exposure. Before quoting, we inspect roof condition and model shade from mature trees so the proposal reflects the property.

A battery can also keep selected loads running during weather-related outages. Our highly vetted installer partners complete the field work, our team manages the project, and our warranty backs it.