Financing New Solar Install…. Any advice?

[biggoldbear]

We don’t really have the equity, which would be the easiest route. We’re at ~90% LTV now, and lending is pretty tight. I think there’s definitely some programs out there, I’ll keep this post updated if I find anything good!

[briansd1]

biggoldbear, I’m interested in how you economically justify the installation of solar at your house.

I’m a big alternative energy fan. But I don’t see households saving money by installing and maintaining their own solar systems.

In my opinion, it would be more efficient for utilities to build solar farms to produce electricity.

[briansd1]

biggoldbear, I’m interested in how you economically justify the installation of solar at your house.

I’m a big alternative energy fan. But I don’t see households saving money by installing and maintaining their own solar systems.

In my opinion, it would be more efficient for utilities to build solar farms to produce electricity.

[briansd1]

biggoldbear, I’m interested in how you economically justify the installation of solar at your house.

I’m a big alternative energy fan. But I don’t see households saving money by installing and maintaining their own solar systems.

In my opinion, it would be more efficient for utilities to build solar farms to produce electricity.

[briansd1]

biggoldbear, I’m interested in how you economically justify the installation of solar at your house.

I’m a big alternative energy fan. But I don’t see households saving money by installing and maintaining their own solar systems.

In my opinion, it would be more efficient for utilities to build solar farms to produce electricity.

[briansd1]

biggoldbear, I’m interested in how you economically justify the installation of solar at your house.

I’m a big alternative energy fan. But I don’t see households saving money by installing and maintaining their own solar systems.

In my opinion, it would be more efficient for utilities to build solar farms to produce electricity.

[Eugene]

Solar is economically justified *if* you install it yourself.

http://www.affordable-solar.com/asgpower-2050w-solar-home.htm

$8,412 with mounting hardware before rebates, probably under 5k after rebates, produces ~3000 kw/year of electricity. In a large house, that’s going to reduce the energy bill by $900/year. The system will pay for itself in 5 years.

[Eugene]

Solar is economically justified *if* you install it yourself.

http://www.affordable-solar.com/asgpower-2050w-solar-home.htm

$8,412 with mounting hardware before rebates, probably under 5k after rebates, produces ~3000 kw/year of electricity. In a large house, that’s going to reduce the energy bill by $900/year. The system will pay for itself in 5 years.

[Eugene]

Solar is economically justified *if* you install it yourself.

http://www.affordable-solar.com/asgpower-2050w-solar-home.htm

$8,412 with mounting hardware before rebates, probably under 5k after rebates, produces ~3000 kw/year of electricity. In a large house, that’s going to reduce the energy bill by $900/year. The system will pay for itself in 5 years.

[Eugene]

Solar is economically justified *if* you install it yourself.

http://www.affordable-solar.com/asgpower-2050w-solar-home.htm

$8,412 with mounting hardware before rebates, probably under 5k after rebates, produces ~3000 kw/year of electricity. In a large house, that’s going to reduce the energy bill by $900/year. The system will pay for itself in 5 years.

[Eugene]

Solar is economically justified *if* you install it yourself.

http://www.affordable-solar.com/asgpower-2050w-solar-home.htm

$8,412 with mounting hardware before rebates, probably under 5k after rebates, produces ~3000 kw/year of electricity. In a large house, that’s going to reduce the energy bill by $900/year. The system will pay for itself in 5 years.

[briansd1]

[quote=Eugene]Solar is economically justified *if* you install it yourself.[/quote]

Yes, labor and permitting is very expensive.

Maintenance is also very expensive.

Same principle applies to building your own house from the ground up. That’s why people like Russell can make a good living at it.

[briansd1]

[quote=Eugene]Solar is economically justified *if* you install it yourself.[/quote]

Yes, labor and permitting is very expensive.

Maintenance is also very expensive.

Same principle applies to building your own house from the ground up. That’s why people like Russell can make a good living at it.

[briansd1]

[quote=Eugene]Solar is economically justified *if* you install it yourself.[/quote]

Yes, labor and permitting is very expensive.

Maintenance is also very expensive.

Same principle applies to building your own house from the ground up. That’s why people like Russell can make a good living at it.

[briansd1]

[quote=Eugene]Solar is economically justified *if* you install it yourself.[/quote]

Yes, labor and permitting is very expensive.

Maintenance is also very expensive.

Same principle applies to building your own house from the ground up. That’s why people like Russell can make a good living at it.

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