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May 19, 2011 at 10:33 PM #698439May 20, 2011 at 12:39 AM #697266
Eugene
ParticipantMost of my neighbors have either solar panels or solar heaters. I’ve been thinking of doing this on and off but the threat of a high up-front investment always stops me.
Solar panel prices have been falling rapidly in the last few years. You can high-quality panels for less than $3/watt. At this point the price of the panels is actually lower than the price of mounting hardware, grid-tie inverter, and installation labor.
You get a 30% federal tax credit towards all the money you spend on the project. There’s a state tax credit that’s phased out as more and more solar systems are installed, but money is running out. (We’re down to $0.65/watt in San Diego, I think.)
Taking the tax credit into account, panels should pay off in 8 to 10 years.
May 20, 2011 at 12:39 AM #697355ParticipantMost of my neighbors have either solar panels or solar heaters. I’ve been thinking of doing this on and off but the threat of a high up-front investment always stops me.
Solar panel prices have been falling rapidly in the last few years. You can high-quality panels for less than $3/watt. At this point the price of the panels is actually lower than the price of mounting hardware, grid-tie inverter, and installation labor.
You get a 30% federal tax credit towards all the money you spend on the project. There’s a state tax credit that’s phased out as more and more solar systems are installed, but money is running out. (We’re down to $0.65/watt in San Diego, I think.)
Taking the tax credit into account, panels should pay off in 8 to 10 years.
May 20, 2011 at 12:39 AM #697952ParticipantMost of my neighbors have either solar panels or solar heaters. I’ve been thinking of doing this on and off but the threat of a high up-front investment always stops me.
Solar panel prices have been falling rapidly in the last few years. You can high-quality panels for less than $3/watt. At this point the price of the panels is actually lower than the price of mounting hardware, grid-tie inverter, and installation labor.
You get a 30% federal tax credit towards all the money you spend on the project. There’s a state tax credit that’s phased out as more and more solar systems are installed, but money is running out. (We’re down to $0.65/watt in San Diego, I think.)
Taking the tax credit into account, panels should pay off in 8 to 10 years.
May 20, 2011 at 12:39 AM #698098ParticipantMost of my neighbors have either solar panels or solar heaters. I’ve been thinking of doing this on and off but the threat of a high up-front investment always stops me.
Solar panel prices have been falling rapidly in the last few years. You can high-quality panels for less than $3/watt. At this point the price of the panels is actually lower than the price of mounting hardware, grid-tie inverter, and installation labor.
You get a 30% federal tax credit towards all the money you spend on the project. There’s a state tax credit that’s phased out as more and more solar systems are installed, but money is running out. (We’re down to $0.65/watt in San Diego, I think.)
Taking the tax credit into account, panels should pay off in 8 to 10 years.
May 20, 2011 at 12:39 AM #698455ParticipantMost of my neighbors have either solar panels or solar heaters. I’ve been thinking of doing this on and off but the threat of a high up-front investment always stops me.
Solar panel prices have been falling rapidly in the last few years. You can high-quality panels for less than $3/watt. At this point the price of the panels is actually lower than the price of mounting hardware, grid-tie inverter, and installation labor.
You get a 30% federal tax credit towards all the money you spend on the project. There’s a state tax credit that’s phased out as more and more solar systems are installed, but money is running out. (We’re down to $0.65/watt in San Diego, I think.)
Taking the tax credit into account, panels should pay off in 8 to 10 years.
May 20, 2011 at 12:26 PM #697446Always studying
ParticipantNo problem, the sf is 2,893 and the price was 360K. We are in the wolf creek neighborhood of Temecula. The sales office has monthly contest where the lowest utility bill wins a $50 gift card. Of course they use it for marketing, I’ve only won once. A couple of months ago the guy who won had a -$150 bill. He must have went on vaction and turned off everything.
May 20, 2011 at 12:26 PM #697536ParticipantNo problem, the sf is 2,893 and the price was 360K. We are in the wolf creek neighborhood of Temecula. The sales office has monthly contest where the lowest utility bill wins a $50 gift card. Of course they use it for marketing, I’ve only won once. A couple of months ago the guy who won had a -$150 bill. He must have went on vaction and turned off everything.
May 20, 2011 at 12:26 PM #698132ParticipantNo problem, the sf is 2,893 and the price was 360K. We are in the wolf creek neighborhood of Temecula. The sales office has monthly contest where the lowest utility bill wins a $50 gift card. Of course they use it for marketing, I’ve only won once. A couple of months ago the guy who won had a -$150 bill. He must have went on vaction and turned off everything.
May 20, 2011 at 12:26 PM #698278ParticipantNo problem, the sf is 2,893 and the price was 360K. We are in the wolf creek neighborhood of Temecula. The sales office has monthly contest where the lowest utility bill wins a $50 gift card. Of course they use it for marketing, I’ve only won once. A couple of months ago the guy who won had a -$150 bill. He must have went on vaction and turned off everything.
May 20, 2011 at 12:26 PM #698634ParticipantNo problem, the sf is 2,893 and the price was 360K. We are in the wolf creek neighborhood of Temecula. The sales office has monthly contest where the lowest utility bill wins a $50 gift card. Of course they use it for marketing, I’ve only won once. A couple of months ago the guy who won had a -$150 bill. He must have went on vaction and turned off everything.
May 20, 2011 at 4:29 PM #697481creechrr
Participant[quote=Always studying]No problem, the sf is 2,893 and the price was 360K. We are in the wolf creek neighborhood of Temecula. The sales office has monthly contest where the lowest utility bill wins a $50 gift card. Of course they use it for marketing, I’ve only won once. A couple of months ago the guy who won had a -$150 bill. He must have went on vaction and turned off everything.[/quote]
What’s the size of your solar array?
May 20, 2011 at 4:29 PM #697571Participant[quote=Always studying]No problem, the sf is 2,893 and the price was 360K. We are in the wolf creek neighborhood of Temecula. The sales office has monthly contest where the lowest utility bill wins a $50 gift card. Of course they use it for marketing, I’ve only won once. A couple of months ago the guy who won had a -$150 bill. He must have went on vaction and turned off everything.[/quote]
What’s the size of your solar array?
May 20, 2011 at 4:29 PM #698167Participant[quote=Always studying]No problem, the sf is 2,893 and the price was 360K. We are in the wolf creek neighborhood of Temecula. The sales office has monthly contest where the lowest utility bill wins a $50 gift card. Of course they use it for marketing, I’ve only won once. A couple of months ago the guy who won had a -$150 bill. He must have went on vaction and turned off everything.[/quote]
What’s the size of your solar array?
May 20, 2011 at 4:29 PM #698313Participant[quote=Always studying]No problem, the sf is 2,893 and the price was 360K. We are in the wolf creek neighborhood of Temecula. The sales office has monthly contest where the lowest utility bill wins a $50 gift card. Of course they use it for marketing, I’ve only won once. A couple of months ago the guy who won had a -$150 bill. He must have went on vaction and turned off everything.[/quote]
What’s the size of your solar array?
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