The oil industry, a mature industry if ever there was one, still receives subsidies from the US government. Renewables have lost much of their subsidies, especially at the state level, yet are still able to compete price-wise with fossil fuels. Scaling them up is already happening, and will continue to happen regardless of what party con…
The oil industry, a mature industry if ever there was one, still receives subsidies from the US government. Renewables have lost much of their subsidies, especially at the state level, yet are still able to compete price-wise with fossil fuels. Scaling them up is already happening, and will continue to happen regardless of what party controls our elected branches of government. I pay significantly less per kWh than my neighbors because I have solar panels on my roof, not the other way around. This trend is going to continue. It can leave big oil in the dust, or not. It's up to them.
How much did your solar setup cost? I'm curious because in my area, even with subsidies, it would take well over a decade to recoup those costs through savings. I don't plan on staying in one address that long. I also didn't have enough cash for the upfront costs I would have faced when au looked at this year's ago. Maybe it's different now.
I have had my solar panels since 2015, when I got a sweet deal from Solar City (Tesla). Free installation. I will own them after 20 years. I pay Tesla for the power they generate - locked in at 2015 electricity prices (NH has some of the highest electricity rates in the US, and they've increased significantly over the past 7 years). Essentially, I have 2 electric bills, one to Tesla, and one to my local utility if my panels don't supply my needs. This is the case in Nov, Dec, and Jan, when NH doesn't get much sun. However, the panels generate a surplus May - Sep, which, under NH state law, my utility has to buy from me, my meter actually runs backward during that time.
I was looking into this in 2015. I decided against this because I was moving houses and didn't think I'd only be in the current house for 20 years. Now I think we'll be here much longer, but the local deed restrictions currently limit use of solar. The challenges are many.
That said, I'm glad you and other really adopters are finding satisfaction with the transition because your successes lead to a change in local ordinances and to a drop in unit price.
Fern, outside of NYC, it's hard to live without a car. Within NYC, it would be impossible to live without public transportation and an energy infrastructure. Some individuals in some places can live off grid. Most of us can't.
Fern, I reread the thread, and yes it does. While I agree it's up to us, not all of us can choose lifestyles that force change, except for vote. It's easier to be more efficient and greener in dome locations more than others.
So, I really wasn't disagreeing at all, just adding a comment.
My point to you, Jerry, is that you have no idea concerning my thoughts on this issue.
What's the goal by when? There are variables. What's realistic....? You appeared to posit a position for me without knowing any of my thoughts, knowledge, analysis, questions...
The oil industry, a mature industry if ever there was one, still receives subsidies from the US government. Renewables have lost much of their subsidies, especially at the state level, yet are still able to compete price-wise with fossil fuels. Scaling them up is already happening, and will continue to happen regardless of what party controls our elected branches of government. I pay significantly less per kWh than my neighbors because I have solar panels on my roof, not the other way around. This trend is going to continue. It can leave big oil in the dust, or not. It's up to them.
How much did your solar setup cost? I'm curious because in my area, even with subsidies, it would take well over a decade to recoup those costs through savings. I don't plan on staying in one address that long. I also didn't have enough cash for the upfront costs I would have faced when au looked at this year's ago. Maybe it's different now.
I have had my solar panels since 2015, when I got a sweet deal from Solar City (Tesla). Free installation. I will own them after 20 years. I pay Tesla for the power they generate - locked in at 2015 electricity prices (NH has some of the highest electricity rates in the US, and they've increased significantly over the past 7 years). Essentially, I have 2 electric bills, one to Tesla, and one to my local utility if my panels don't supply my needs. This is the case in Nov, Dec, and Jan, when NH doesn't get much sun. However, the panels generate a surplus May - Sep, which, under NH state law, my utility has to buy from me, my meter actually runs backward during that time.
I was looking into this in 2015. I decided against this because I was moving houses and didn't think I'd only be in the current house for 20 years. Now I think we'll be here much longer, but the local deed restrictions currently limit use of solar. The challenges are many.
That said, I'm glad you and other really adopters are finding satisfaction with the transition because your successes lead to a change in local ordinances and to a drop in unit price.
Nice setup.
…and up to us as well, don't you think?
Fern, outside of NYC, it's hard to live without a car. Within NYC, it would be impossible to live without public transportation and an energy infrastructure. Some individuals in some places can live off grid. Most of us can't.
Jerry, your reply to me has nothing to do with my thoughts about what 'we' need to do, does it?
Fern, I reread the thread, and yes it does. While I agree it's up to us, not all of us can choose lifestyles that force change, except for vote. It's easier to be more efficient and greener in dome locations more than others.
So, I really wasn't disagreeing at all, just adding a comment.
My point to you, Jerry, is that you have no idea concerning my thoughts on this issue.
What's the goal by when? There are variables. What's realistic....? You appeared to posit a position for me without knowing any of my thoughts, knowledge, analysis, questions...