gathermewool
Site Donor 2023
There's a lot of information online, but I'd like to hear your experiences, lessons learned (positive and regrets) and overall opinions, even if you don't own. I would especially like to hear if any of you have employed some sort of storage system - the new Tesla Powerwall looks promising, but I'm not sure I'd be willing to invest in something like this just yet.
I'm under contract and have just started researching solar options. The house I'm purchasing has a large section of south-facing roof and all appliances are electric. I will have enough savings to install it outright, though there is a state-backed organization working with lenders on home energy improvements at interest rates around 4%. I'll also look at leasing options.
The roof appears to be in good shape, but we haven't learned the age yet (awaiting that from owners). Our home inspection isn't until next weekend, too.
I know of one person personally who claims to have made out like a bandit. Based on what I remember from a conversation several years ago he said he was sorry he hadn't done it early. I believe he leases the panels, the warranty extends through the lease period; and he says he is sized to produce a surplus every month, so the electric company pays him more than he spends for service. When they evaluated his usage, his unemployed brother was living with them and he knew he was going solar, so he used more than usual for the period of of the evaluation. To be fair, he had two young daughters, and I bet they'll use more energy has they get older.
I'm under contract and have just started researching solar options. The house I'm purchasing has a large section of south-facing roof and all appliances are electric. I will have enough savings to install it outright, though there is a state-backed organization working with lenders on home energy improvements at interest rates around 4%. I'll also look at leasing options.
The roof appears to be in good shape, but we haven't learned the age yet (awaiting that from owners). Our home inspection isn't until next weekend, too.
I know of one person personally who claims to have made out like a bandit. Based on what I remember from a conversation several years ago he said he was sorry he hadn't done it early. I believe he leases the panels, the warranty extends through the lease period; and he says he is sized to produce a surplus every month, so the electric company pays him more than he spends for service. When they evaluated his usage, his unemployed brother was living with them and he knew he was going solar, so he used more than usual for the period of of the evaluation. To be fair, he had two young daughters, and I bet they'll use more energy has they get older.