From the neighborhoods below the Y – Grandview, Edgemont, Joaquin, and the streets around BYU – to the businesses along Center Street, University Avenue, and out toward the Provo Municipal Airport and East Bay, homeowners and organizations in Provo are turning to solar to take control of rising energy costs. Gardner Energy has designed and built renewable energy systems across Utah since 2004, and we bring that experience to every Provo project: consultation, engineering, permitting, and installation, all under one roof.
Provo is different from most of our service area in one important way — the city runs its own municipal utility, Provo Power, instead of Rocky Mountain Power. That changes how net metering, interconnection, and credits work, and it’s exactly the kind of local detail a national installer often gets wrong. When you’re looking for solar installers in Provo who actually understand the Provo Power process, Gardner Energy is the partner you can count on.
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Because Provo is served by Provo City Power, your rooftop solar system connects to the city’s grid under its municipal net-metering program — not the state investor-owned utility rules you’ll read about on most solar websites. Here’s what Provo homeowners should know, and what we handle for you:
Provo Power customers with solar remain connected to draw power at night and feed excess back during the day. Solar offsets your usage; it doesn't take you off the grid.
Any banked credits for excess generation are zeroed out annually in February. That's why right-sizing your system to your actual usage matters so much in Provo — an oversized array can generate credits you never get to use. We design your system around your real consumption, not a generic estimate.
Provo Power requires a Net Metering Application, a Net Metering License Agreement, and compliance with the city's Net Metering Standards, plus permitting and a city inspection. We manage the paperwork, the application, and the inspection coordination for you.
The city specifically recommends contractors who are NABCEP certified and hold the proper electrical licensing. Gardner Energy meets those requirements — the same certification and licensing standard behind our 20-year Utah reputation.
Not sure solar makes sense for your Provo home or business? We’ll walk you through your Provo Power bill, model your production, and show you the numbers before you commit. Curious about what you can save? Start with our guide to Utah solar incentives and tax credits.
Provo sits at roughly 4,500 feet in a high, dry climate that averages well over 200 sunny days a year – the elevation and clear air mean strong solar production through spring, summer, and fall. A few things we account for on local installs:
From established homes in Joaquin and Dixon to newer builds toward Lakeview and the west side, we assess roof age and structure first and if a roof needs attention before install, we tell you up front.
South- and west-facing roofs across the Provo Bench and the benches below Y Mountain and Rock Canyon get excellent exposure; we model tree and terrain shading (the mountains to the east affect early-morning sun) so your production estimate is realistic.
Panels are angled and mounted to shed snow and keep producing on cold, clear Utah winter days, when output can actually be strong.
Some Provo neighborhoods have HOA or historic-district guidelines; we help you navigate placement and approvals.
Solar in Provo means a building and electrical permit through the Provo City building department plus the Provo Power net-metering interconnection and a city inspection. We prepare and submit the plan sets, pull the permits, coordinate the inspection, and don’t hand you the keys until your system is approved, interconnected, and producing. You don’t chase the city — we do.
Provo sits at roughly 4,500 feet in a high, dry climate that averages well over 200 sunny days a year – the elevation and clear air mean strong solar production through spring, summer, and fall. A few things we account for on local installs:
Custom residential and commercial solar panel installation for Provo properties.
Provo is served by Provo City Power, its own municipal utility, so net metering follows the city’s program rather than Rocky Mountain Power’s. Your system offsets your usage and you earn credits for excess generation, but those credits reset each February — so sizing the system correctly to your actual usage is important. Gardner Energy designs your system around your real consumption and handles the Provo Power net-metering application, license agreement, and interconnection for you.
The cost of a solar system in Provo depends on your home or building’s size, your energy usage, roof type, and the incentives you qualify for. Between the federal solar tax credit and available Utah solar incentives, most Provo customers offset a significant portion of their upfront cost. The best way to get an accurate number is a free consultation — we’ll design a system and quote it for your property.
Plan for several months from signing to switch-on. The install itself is fast, but Provo Power’s net-metering interconnection, city permitting, and inspection scheduling take time. We manage the entire timeline and keep you updated at each step.
Solar can significantly reduce your energy bills, with savings depending on factors like system size, energy usage, and local incentives. On average, most customers save 20-50% on their energy costs annually.
Solar panels are low-maintenance. Cleaning them a few times a year and ensuring they’re free of debris is usually sufficient. Most systems come with warranties of 20-25 years, offering peace of mind.
At Gardner Energy, we assist with all zoning and land-use approvals, permits, local, state, and federal regulatory compliance, interconnection agreements with utilities, power purchase agreements (PPA) or energy off-take structuring, tax incentives and grant applications.
Gardner Energy installs solar throughout Utah Valley, including Lehi, American Fork, Payson, Saratoga Springs, and Eagle Mountain.
Take the first step toward energy savings and sustainability today. We’ll handle the Provo Power paperwork, the permits, and the install.
We partnered with Kay’s Creek Elementary School to build a sustainable learning environment for their students. We installed a 275 kW solar system utilizing a ballast roof mount. This complete design-build project leverages existing rooftop space to generate clean energy. The 275 kW system is estimated to offset the carbon emissions equivalent to planting 16,589 trees. This project shows our commitment to providing sustainable solutions for educational institutions.
We partnered with Weber State University to install a new 950 kW parking lot solar canopy on their campus in Ogden, UT. This complete design-build project utilizes existing space to generate clean energy minimizing the university’s carbon footprint. The 950 kW system is estimated to offset the carbon emissions equivalent to planting 57,308 trees, demonstrating a significant contribution to environmental sustainability.
We partnered with Wasatch Commons to install 96 solar panels on an existing carport. This solar system generates 33 kW of renewable energy and is tied into Enphase microinverters. This project was the result of Wasatch Common’s commitment to environmental accountability, and we look forward to future opportunities to help them reach their renewable energy goals.
We partnered with Wadman Corporation to install a grid tied 171 kW solar array at their Ogden, Utah headquarters. This project utilized the space primarily on their unattached garages to create an annual power production of 239,999 kWh. This was such a smooth project with Wadman Corporation that we have worked with them on several solar projects since.
We partnered with Weber State University to install a new 950 kW parking lot solar canopy on their campus in Ogden, UT. This complete design-build project utilizes existing space to generate clean energy minimizing the university’s carbon footprint. The 950 kW system is estimated to offset the carbon emissions equivalent to planting 57,308 trees, demonstrating a significant contribution to environmental sustainability.
Our team installed a new 140 kW for Davis County School district at Bountiful Elementary School in Bountiful, Utah. This ballast roof system utilizes open space on their roof to generate clean energy. It is estimated that because Davis County School District has invested in this 140 kW system, they are offsetting their carbon emissions equivalent to planting 8,446 trees.
We partnered with Salt Lake Community College to design and build them a 143 kW solar system on a parking canopy. This innovative solution leverages existing space to generate clean energy, minimizing the college’s carbon footprint and providing shade and protection for vehicles. This project is estimated to offset emissions equivalent to planting 8,631 trees, contributing greatly to environmental sustainability.
We partnered with Davis County School District to install a new 40 kW ballast roof system at Sunburst Elementary School in Layton, Utah. This project utilizes space on the roof of the elementary school to generate clean energy for the school. In fact, this 40 kW system is estimated to offset the carbon emissions equivalent to planting 2,413 trees. Sunburst Elementary is contributing significantly to both the knowledge and the environmental sustainability for it’s students.
