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Solar Installation Built For Allentown’s Rowhomes, Twins, And PPL Bills

Name: Tesla Powerwall
Brand: Tesla

More than a third of the city’s housing is rowhomes and twins: tight, sometimes oddly angled roofs that out-of-state solar chains rarely bother designing around properly. NEDES does. We handle permitting through the Bureau of Building Standards and Safety at City Hall, coordinate PPL interconnection directly, and install everything from a single rooftop array to a full Tesla Powerwall setup. Request a quote and see what your roof can actually do.

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The PPL Bill Problem

Why Lehigh Valley Homeowners Are Done Watching Their PPL Bill Climb

Three forces are colliding in Allentown right now: a utility rate that won’t sit still, a housing stock built for smaller roofs, and summers that push cooling costs a little higher every year.

A Rate That Won’t Sit Still

PPL’s Price to Compare rose 16% in June 2025, climbed again that December, then rose once more this past June to 13.147 cents per kWh. Add a newly settled $275 million distribution increase phasing in this summer, and the average household is paying roughly $9 more a month than a year ago.

Credit At Full Retail, Not A Discount

PPL still credits surplus solar production at the full retail rate under Pennsylvania’s net metering law. Whatever your panels produce beyond what your home uses that day rolls forward and offsets your next bill, dollar for dollar.

Rowhomes Change The Math, Not The Outcome

Over a third of Allentown’s homes are attached rowhouses or twins, which means smaller, sometimes oddly angled roofs. High-efficiency panels close most of that gap, and a correctly designed system still covers most of a typical PPL bill.

Peak Sun Hours/Day
4.7
Avg Monthly PPL Bill
$180
PPL All-In Rate
$0.20/kWh
Standard System Size
7–9 KW
Payback Period
9–11 Yrs
25-yr Cost Without Solar
$90,000+

The Long Game

Is Solar Worth It When Allentown Summers Hit 95 And Winters Drop Below Zero?

Usually, yes. Allentown’s climate swings hard — July highs regularly clear 90 degrees, and the city’s record low sits at 15 below zero — which means air conditioning and heating both lean on the grid heavily, just in opposite seasons. PPL’s rate has climbed nearly two-thirds since 2020, and nothing in the current PJM capacity auction data suggests that trend is reversing soon. A system sized to your last 12 months of actual usage, not a generic estimate, absorbs a real share of that increase before it ever lands on your bill again.

Backup power matters differently here than in a coastal city; ice storms and heavy snow cause outages more often than hurricanes do. A standard grid-tied system still shuts off automatically the moment PPL’s lines go down, for safety reasons that don’t bend for anyone. Add a Tesla Powerwall, though, and your fridge, furnace fan, and a handful of key circuits keep running through it. Environmentally, Pennsylvania’s grid still leans on natural gas, so a typical Allentown rooftop system offsets somewhere around 7 tons of CO2 a year.

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NUMBERS, NOT SALES PITCHES

Curious What Financing Actually Costs In Allentown?

Skip the door-to-door pitch. Talk to our team about your actual PPL usage, your roof, and which financing option genuinely fits your budget.

The Work We Do

Solar, EV, And Roof Services Built For Rowhome And Twin Roofs

From Allentown rowhomes and twin homes to large commercial properties across the Lehigh Valley, our services are built around the roof, electrical system, and property in front of us—not a one-size-fits-all design. Our team handles Solar Panel Installation Pennsylvania homeowners and businesses can be relied on, along with EV charger wiring, grounding and lightning protection, panel and inverter upgrades, and solar unmount/remount work for roof repairs. Every project is evaluated for roof condition, shading, electrical capacity, and existing equipment so the installation is properly designed for the property from day one.

Residential Solar Installation

From Old Allentown's narrow historic lots to the wider single-family roofs near Trexler Park, every system gets sized to the roof actually in front of us, not a template. Attached homes get extra attention paid to shading from neighboring rooflines.

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Commercial Solar Installation

The Lehigh Valley's warehouse boom, over 40 million square feet of distribution space along I-78 and Route 22, means flat commercial roofs by the acre. Those roofs suit large-scale arrays well, and standard MACRS depreciation applies the same as anywhere else in PA.

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EV Charger Installation

We wire Level 2 chargers to NEC 625 spec, sized to a 40- or 48-amp draw depending on your panel's available headroom. Older Allentown homes running legacy 100-amp service sometimes need an upgrade first; we check before we quote.

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Lightning Rod & Grounding

Grounding systems, lightning rods, and smoke detectors install alongside your array, or we upgrade an existing inverter to handle additional panels you add later.

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System Add-On (Panels/Inverters)

Already have solar? We add panels or swap inverters to raise output, checking your original equipment's warranty terms first, before touching anything.

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Unmount/Remount (Roof Repair)

Allentown's building stock skews old, and plenty of roofs here predate the panels currently sitting on them. When yours needs work, we pull the array, let the roofer do the job, then put everything back to spec.

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Why Locals Pick Us

What Makes NEDES Different From The Next Solar Flyer In Your Mailbox

Two decades in the business, and the crew that quotes your job is the same crew that installs it.

We Know City Hall

Our team files through Allentown’s Energov portal often enough to know what the Bureau of Building Standards and Safety flags first: historic district review, setback questions, project valuation. Your permit shouldn’t stall on something avoidable.

One Crew, Every Step

Design, permitting, installation, Tesla Powerwall setup, EV chargers, and unmount/remount work all run through the same in-house team, start to finish, with no subcontractor swap partway through.

Pricing That’s Actually Itemized

Your quote breaks out equipment, labor, city permit fees, PPL interconnection costs, and applicable incentives, line by line, so nothing shows up as a surprise once the invoice arrives.

We Plan For Allentown Winters

Snow load, ice damming, and freeze-thaw cycles all factor into how we mount and flash a system here, details that matter more in the Lehigh Valley than in milder climates.

The Numbers For 2026

What Solar Actually Costs In Allentown This Year

AVERAGE RESIDENTIAL SYSTEM SIZE	7–9 KW
Pre-incentive cost	$2.50–$3.10/watt, roughly $17,500–$27,000 (incl. 6% PA sales tax, no local add-on)
Cost after applicable incentives	No upfront rebate currently offered locally; savings build gradually through SRECs and PPL bill credits
Typical monthly savings	$150–$195
Payback period	9–11 years
25-year savings	$28,000–$42,000+
Tesla Powerwall add-on	$10,000–$13,000 before incentives
Commercial systems	$48,000–$62,000 for 25 kW; larger warehouse-scale arrays common along the Route 22 corridor

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Incentives That Are Real

The Incentives Allentown Homeowners Can Actually Claim

PPL Net Metering, Unchanged For 2026

PPL still credits exported solar power at the full retail rate, one-for-one, under Pennsylvania’s Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act. It’s the same statewide framework that applies from Erie to Philadelphia, but with PPL’s rate now nearly 20 cents all-in, that credit is worth noticeably more than it was two years ago.

No Local Rebate, But The Lowest Sales Tax Of Any Major PA Metro

Lehigh County adds no local sales tax on top of Pennsylvania’s 6% rate, unlike Philadelphia (8%) or Allegheny County (7%). It’s a smaller savings than a rebate check, but it’s automatic, applying to every dollar of equipment and labor on the invoice.

SREC Income Through PJM-GATS

Every 1,000 kWh your system generates earns one SREC under Pennsylvania’s AEPS Act, currently trading between $25 and $45. An 8 kW Allentown system producing around 11,000 kWh a year earns roughly $275–$495 annually, on top of whatever PPL credits back to your bill.

Paying For It

Three Ways Allentown Residents Are Financing Their Systems

Here’s how most of our customers structure payment:

Pay Cash

~40% Popularity

$17,500–$27,000

Estimated Upfront Cost

Take A Solar Loan

~40% Popularity

$0

At Signing

Use A Lease/PPA

~20% Popularity

$0

Upfront

What’s Backed, What’s Not

The Warranty Coverage Behind Every NEDES Install

Manufacturer warranties cover the equipment. Our own coverage handles everything around it: the labor, the roof penetrations, and the monitoring that confirms the system is doing its job.

Full labor coverage on every installation
Leak protection at every roof penetration point
Direct warranty handling, no third-party runaround
Racking and mounting hardware fully covered
Production monitoring included from day one
Warranty paperwork handed over at install, not mailed later
Guaranteed system output, backed in writing
Electrical wiring and connections covered start to finish
Service calls after install stay under warranty
Coverage lasts the full length of your warranty term

Start To Finish

How An Allentown Installation Actually Unfolds

Six steps, no mystery in between; That’s all you need to understand our solar installation process!

Free Consultation

We pull your PPL usage history, look at your roof through satellite imagery, and get a first read on system size before ever visiting in person.

Custom Design

From there, we design around your home’s actual orientation, roofline, and shading; Old Allentown lots and Trexler Park homes rarely need the same layout twice.

Clear Quote

You get a full breakdown: equipment, labor, permit fees, PPL interconnection costs, and every incentive you qualify for, itemized so nothing’s buried.

Permits & PPL Paperwork

We submit your permit through Allentown’s Energov system and file the PPL interconnection application at the same time, so neither one holds up the other.

Installation

Most residential installs wrap in one to five days on-site, depending on system size, roof pitch, and how cooperative your roof turns out to be.

Inspection & Activation

Once the city inspector signs off, PPL issues Permission to Operate, and your monitoring dashboard goes live the same day.

Clients Feedback

Reviews From Real Customers

Allentown homeowners and business owners trust us for coastal solar installation. Read real stories from your neighbors, including families and businesses that kept the power on through hurricane season with our solar and battery system!

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   Susan Tarakemeh 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommend!! NEDES LLC was a wonderful company to work with. Owen and the team were extremely knowledgeable and had great communication. They made the solar panel transition easy! The panels are low profile and sleek. We are so excited to watch how much kWh we produce!
  
 
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   Rob Issem 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thorough, professional and competitive!

Nedes LLC submitted a PV solar proposal that was immediately among the best that we received. My contact was Ahmad, I had loads of questions for him, he was courteous, and explained everything very clearly and thoroughly.

The included Align Solar Protection was incredibly important for us. In total we received 9 quotes from a combination of local and Energy Sage installers ... we selected Nedes LLC, and we're super happy we did!! I had specific goals and requests for our system, and the team at Nedes LLC explained, made adjustments and then exceeded my expectations every step of the way.

Mike continues to be our project manager and he's been responsive, thoughtful, professional and friendly. Installers were professional, efficient, considerate and precise. Our PV system functions perfectly and it is a thing of beauty too!

In addition to the system setup and installation, Mike made sure all post-installation steps were easy and completed accurately. SREC registration with automatic system reporting (effortlessly get paid for the energy you make). Align Solar Protection Lifetime System Function and Production Insurance.

This PV system is a big investment in our future. Our goal for our home is NetZero both for environmental and personal financial reasons. Thanks to Nedes, my wife and I will completely power our home and our mobility (EV car and eBikes) with the sun! Our Appalachian Power Bill will be the rock bottom minimum for the rest of our lives (currently $8.86 per month - and that includes, heat, AC, all appliances, lights, electronics, vehicles, water heating ... everything).

If you're in the Nedes LLC service area definitely let them create a quote for you. You'll be glad you did! And if you're at all on the fence about going solar, check out Bill McKibben's new book "Here Comes the Sun". Thank you Ahmad, Mike and the whole Nedes LLC team. Super highly recommended!!
  
 
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   Mike Locke 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Nedes has just completed the installation  of my solar panels and getting my home running on solar every thing went smoothly and just as explained . Mike Brown the project manager kept me informed throughout the whole project. He took time to explain everything ,regarding the permits that were required   and the inspections.  Everything was done on time  as he said it would be. The installers were efficient and kept me informed as to what they were doing. They did a excellent job of keeping the work site safe and clean.  Most important there were no unexpected increases .   They did what they said they would and at the price quoted.
I would highly recommend them to family and friends
  
 
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   Dhairya Shah 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The quote was competitive and after signing the contract, Mike B. was assigned as the project manager. Mike managed the project very well; he communicated promptly during each step and kept was aware of what to expect next after each step/phase. There were some hiccups due to demand, but Mike kept us updated with the latest information. In general, well managed project and highly recommend.
  
 
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   Cortney 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great communication and they honor their guarantees. So far we love our solar panels!
  
 
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   Omer Ozbek 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Offered better pricing; however did not do proper installation. My range started tripping the circuit breaker after installation and when I told them about this, it was dismissed. After months of trouble, I brought a certified electrician and he concluded that nothing is wrong with my range or its connection. And when he turned off the solar power, it wasn’t tripping anymore. So, I called NEDES again and told about it. Their response was “oh that happens sometimes” they came and fixed it but it was after all of my troubles.
  
 
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   Jeff Myren 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I worked with about 6 companies for solar quotes and came very close to pulling to trigger but decided against it for some reasons specific to our project. I worked with Ahmad and he was amongst the best/most helpful to work with across each of the companies! I had a great experience with him and their willingness to work with me on certain things that other installers simply refused related to some electrical and roofing needs. Thanks for the great experience!
  
 
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   Steven Kubrak 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Josh and team were great to work with. Answered all our questions and worked with us though the decision process.
  
 
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   Yunsung Kim 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had an excellent experience working with Nedes on my solar panel installation. From start to finish, everything was handled with professionalism and care.

Special thanks to Mike, the project manager, who went above and beyond to make sure every detail was taken care of. He was always responsive, clear in his communication, and ensured the project was completed on time and with outstanding quality.

I am extremely satisfied with the results and highly recommend Nedes and Mike to anyone considering solar installation. Their customer service and attention to detail truly exceeded my expectations.
  
 
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   Zeek Geist 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mike Brown did a fantastic Job, all construction projects have delays and sudden changes from unforeseen problems but they communicated quickly and always had solutions ready for recommendation. The work they did was quality and now I have an affordable solar solution for years to come.
  
 
  
  
 
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City Blocks We Cover

Old Allentown To Trexler Park: Where NEDES Installs

Coverage runs across the City of Allentown and the surrounding Lehigh Valley, historic district or not. Here’s where we install most often — if your block isn’t listed below, call anyway.

Old Allentown / Center City
ZIP 18101
East Side / 1st Ward
ZIP 18102
Southside / Lehigh Parkway
ZIP 18103
West End / Trexler Park
ZIP 18104
West Park Historic District
ZIP 18102
Jordan Heights / 6th Ward
ZIP 18109

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Question About Allentown Solar

Does solar make sense with PPL’s rates the way they are?

For most homes, yes. PPL’s rate has risen nearly 66% since 2020, and a correctly sized system locks in a hedge against wherever that number climbs next.

How long does the process take from signing to activation?

Most residential jobs run one to three months, covering design, city permitting through Energov, PPL interconnection review, and installation. Historic district properties can take a bit longer.

Will my rowhome roof even fit a useful system?

Almost always. Attached homes have smaller roofs, but high-efficiency panels close that gap fast — most rowhome systems still cover the majority of a typical PPL bill.

What happens to my solar during a PPL outage?

Grid-tied systems shut off automatically, for safety. A Tesla Powerwall keeps essential circuits, the fridge, the furnace fan, a few outlets, running through the outage.

Do I need a new roof first?

Not usually. We check roof condition during the consultation and flag anything close to needing replacement, so you’re not paying to remove panels a year later.

Let’s Get Your Roof Working

Two decades of installs, Tesla Powerwall certification, and a crewthat already knows Allentown’s permitting process inside out; that’s the short version. Find your neighborhood above, or reach out now for a free quote by phone, call, or online form.

Solar Installation Built For Allentown’s Rowhomes, Twins, And PPL Bills

Why Lehigh Valley Homeowners Are Done Watching Their PPL Bill Climb

Is Solar Worth It When Allentown Summers Hit 95 And Winters Drop Below Zero?

Curious What Financing Actually Costs In Allentown?

Solar, EV, And Roof Services Built For Rowhome And Twin Roofs

Residential Solar Installation

Commercial Solar Installation

EV Charger Installation

Lightning Rod & Grounding

System Add-On (Panels/Inverters)

Unmount/Remount (Roof Repair)

What Makes NEDES Different From The Next Solar Flyer In Your Mailbox

We Know City Hall

One Crew, Every Step

Pricing That’s Actually Itemized

We Plan For Allentown Winters

What Solar Actually Costs In Allentown This Year

The Incentives Allentown Homeowners Can Actually Claim

PPL Net Metering, Unchanged For 2026

No Local Rebate, But The Lowest Sales Tax Of Any Major PA Metro

SREC Income Through PJM-GATS

Three Ways Allentown Residents Are Financing Their Systems

Pay Cash

$17,500–$27,000

Take A Solar Loan

$0

Use A Lease/PPA

$0

The Warranty Coverage Behind Every NEDES Install

How An Allentown Installation Actually Unfolds

Reviews From Real Customers

Old Allentown To Trexler Park: Where NEDES Installs

Question About Allentown Solar

Let’s Get Your Roof Working

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