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). Esse…
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.
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.