[quote=UCGal]We haven’t put in panels because it just doesn’t pencil out yet. Some of the factors in our decision:
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Ours doesn’t pencil out at today’s rates. The cost of the install buys a lot of electricity.

That said, we replaced our HVAC system. Then did the roof. Then had the solar installed. Our roofing contractor was the general C on the solar install. They did the mounting and the solar/electrician did the wiring. We had to fight with SCE to get full credit for the larger system. Since we had been in the house less than a year and the prior period was cool, our energy use was low.

One thing to check when looking at solar is what converter you are getting for your size. Converters come in a couple standard sizes. Since you’re paying to have the install done and buying the converter, the additional cost to max the panels for the converter is relatively small.