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My solar city rep says they work with United Power, but she didn't answer my question about unique requirements. If you'd like to chat with her, let me know and I'll PM her email address.
Sometimes people trip and fall down stairs.
Sometimes assholes push people down stairs.
That doesn't mean "stairs are bad" nor does it make someone who pushes someone down the stairs any less of an asshole.
there are companies that sell you the panels for no money down
solar mart maybe?
Last edited by rockhound; 03-05-2015 at 08:12.
Self control: The minds ability to override the body's urge to beat the living sh.. out of some ass.... who desperately deserves it.
The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.
Thomas Jefferson
Obama, so full of crap it is a miracle Air Force One can even get off the ground,
Not "new" news but I'm excited to hopefully see details on the 30th. 10kWh battery pack...
http://money.cnn.com/2015/04/22/tech...ery/index.html
FFL 07/02
Feedback: https://www.ar-15.co/threads/106039-Brian
Just something I learned today. I am with Solar City. Almost the day after the panels were installed, pigeons took up residence. I did research on various barriers, and decided to call Solar City to see if any of the solutions would void the warranty.
They told me they would have a local Pigeon abatement company come out and solve the problem.
For free.
I'm also excited to see the home battery solution from Tesla. Hopefully one day I can have that done.
Last edited by rbeau30; 04-23-2015 at 07:27.
Has anyone on the board done a grid-tied system that was a straight purchase? That's the direction I'm currently leaning based on my situation. Solar City was not exactly supportive of this option, seems like they went out of their way to show me how it was a bad idea using "creative" financial projections. I'm planning to reach out and talk to some of the other local installers not quite as famous for the lease option to see what it looks like. I think I'll start with Namaste as they seem to be a pretty well-regarded local company. Looking for other suggestions though.
FFL 07/02
Feedback: https://www.ar-15.co/threads/106039-Brian
I purchased (financed) my system through Solar city. I'm not leasing. Did they give you their schpiel on the "Mypower" option?Originally Posted by Brian
Downside of those solar panel leases
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http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/...el_leases.html
When I talked to them last, they didn't offer that option. I'm planning on giving them another shot after I talk to some other installers, but I was not impressed by the "comparison" options they gave me. They had artificially tweaked the numbers to make a purchase option look like it wouldn't provide me any financial benefit for 15 years, vs. their lease which of course paid for itself in 6years. A good portion of that involved taking the entire system cost before any rebates/incentives and dividing it into a kWh price and comparing that to the PPA price that I would pay under contract (not taking into account the initial payments involved). It could have been that I had a bad sales guy, but the numbers were definitely cooked in a way I didn't feel comfortable with.
FFL 07/02
Feedback: https://www.ar-15.co/threads/106039-Brian
My dad just installed a system on his house by himself that hooks to the grid. He's been pretty happy with almost no electric bill.
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What's his hourly rate?
I'm sure I could handle the technical and design work, but there's no way I'd feel comfortable walking around on my roof. With the walkout basement, it's a long way down on the side I'd be putting the panels on. LOL.
FFL 07/02
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