Solar?

[waiting hawk]

I calculated 15 years to break even… Most panels are good for 15 years and would have to replace. Ill pass till the green bubble takes off and prices sink. I was the last to buy a flat lcd tv and ill probably be last to do solar.

[briansd1]

It looks like Hawaii is the place where solar makes the most sense. Electric rates are sky high over there.

http://www.eia.doe.gov/cneaf/electricity/epm/table5_6_a.html

Interesting that residential rates are higher than commercial and industrial.

[briansd1]

It looks like Hawaii is the place where solar makes the most sense. Electric rates are sky high over there.

http://www.eia.doe.gov/cneaf/electricity/epm/table5_6_a.html

Interesting that residential rates are higher than commercial and industrial.

[briansd1]

It looks like Hawaii is the place where solar makes the most sense. Electric rates are sky high over there.

http://www.eia.doe.gov/cneaf/electricity/epm/table5_6_a.html

Interesting that residential rates are higher than commercial and industrial.

[briansd1]

It looks like Hawaii is the place where solar makes the most sense. Electric rates are sky high over there.

http://www.eia.doe.gov/cneaf/electricity/epm/table5_6_a.html

Interesting that residential rates are higher than commercial and industrial.

[briansd1]

It looks like Hawaii is the place where solar makes the most sense. Electric rates are sky high over there.

http://www.eia.doe.gov/cneaf/electricity/epm/table5_6_a.html

Interesting that residential rates are higher than commercial and industrial.

[treehugger]

I received a marketing call yesterday from a company called Acro Energy (the guy on the phone said he was located in Temecula). They were saying that if my SDGE bill was over $150/month I qualified for subsidized solar. Lots of Rebates and I would pay nothing upfront. I found the people I spoke with annoying and rather ignorant (they sounded stupid and uneducated, which I suppose makes me a snob, but is one of my peeves), I am definitely interested in solar, but they were unable to provide any concrete details. I thought it would involve a visit to my home to evaluate the potential benefit of solar, roof capability all that….I offered to set up an appointment to meet them, they said it was not necessary to see my house. They never even asked about square footage. I took their number and said I would call them back at my convienance.

Has anybody heard of these folks or have any thoughts/suggestions?

[treehugger]

I received a marketing call yesterday from a company called Acro Energy (the guy on the phone said he was located in Temecula). They were saying that if my SDGE bill was over $150/month I qualified for subsidized solar. Lots of Rebates and I would pay nothing upfront. I found the people I spoke with annoying and rather ignorant (they sounded stupid and uneducated, which I suppose makes me a snob, but is one of my peeves), I am definitely interested in solar, but they were unable to provide any concrete details. I thought it would involve a visit to my home to evaluate the potential benefit of solar, roof capability all that….I offered to set up an appointment to meet them, they said it was not necessary to see my house. They never even asked about square footage. I took their number and said I would call them back at my convienance.

Has anybody heard of these folks or have any thoughts/suggestions?

[treehugger]

I received a marketing call yesterday from a company called Acro Energy (the guy on the phone said he was located in Temecula). They were saying that if my SDGE bill was over $150/month I qualified for subsidized solar. Lots of Rebates and I would pay nothing upfront. I found the people I spoke with annoying and rather ignorant (they sounded stupid and uneducated, which I suppose makes me a snob, but is one of my peeves), I am definitely interested in solar, but they were unable to provide any concrete details. I thought it would involve a visit to my home to evaluate the potential benefit of solar, roof capability all that….I offered to set up an appointment to meet them, they said it was not necessary to see my house. They never even asked about square footage. I took their number and said I would call them back at my convienance.

Has anybody heard of these folks or have any thoughts/suggestions?

[treehugger]

I received a marketing call yesterday from a company called Acro Energy (the guy on the phone said he was located in Temecula). They were saying that if my SDGE bill was over $150/month I qualified for subsidized solar. Lots of Rebates and I would pay nothing upfront. I found the people I spoke with annoying and rather ignorant (they sounded stupid and uneducated, which I suppose makes me a snob, but is one of my peeves), I am definitely interested in solar, but they were unable to provide any concrete details. I thought it would involve a visit to my home to evaluate the potential benefit of solar, roof capability all that….I offered to set up an appointment to meet them, they said it was not necessary to see my house. They never even asked about square footage. I took their number and said I would call them back at my convienance.

Has anybody heard of these folks or have any thoughts/suggestions?

[treehugger]

I received a marketing call yesterday from a company called Acro Energy (the guy on the phone said he was located in Temecula). They were saying that if my SDGE bill was over $150/month I qualified for subsidized solar. Lots of Rebates and I would pay nothing upfront. I found the people I spoke with annoying and rather ignorant (they sounded stupid and uneducated, which I suppose makes me a snob, but is one of my peeves), I am definitely interested in solar, but they were unable to provide any concrete details. I thought it would involve a visit to my home to evaluate the potential benefit of solar, roof capability all that….I offered to set up an appointment to meet them, they said it was not necessary to see my house. They never even asked about square footage. I took their number and said I would call them back at my convienance.

Has anybody heard of these folks or have any thoughts/suggestions?

[Aecetia]

I haven’t heard of that company and they might not be stupid, but acting stupid, so you do not pin them down on price. I bet if they come out and give you a bid they will not want to leave it with you. I would shop around and get multiple bids and pit them against each other. All panels are not created equal either. Some are made in Japan and some are made in China. Get installers that have been in the business awhile and ask for referrals where you can go talk to the homeowner about the system. SDG&E’s website may have some rebate information. There is currently a recall of Xantrex Grid Tie Inverters: http://www.sunfirstsolar.com/blog/inverter-recall/ So read up and see what other consumers think of the various companies. One more issue, silver is used in panels (I do not know how much), but like other precious metals, today it went up.

[Aecetia]

I haven’t heard of that company and they might not be stupid, but acting stupid, so you do not pin them down on price. I bet if they come out and give you a bid they will not want to leave it with you. I would shop around and get multiple bids and pit them against each other. All panels are not created equal either. Some are made in Japan and some are made in China. Get installers that have been in the business awhile and ask for referrals where you can go talk to the homeowner about the system. SDG&E’s website may have some rebate information. There is currently a recall of Xantrex Grid Tie Inverters: http://www.sunfirstsolar.com/blog/inverter-recall/ So read up and see what other consumers think of the various companies. One more issue, silver is used in panels (I do not know how much), but like other precious metals, today it went up.

[Aecetia]

I haven’t heard of that company and they might not be stupid, but acting stupid, so you do not pin them down on price. I bet if they come out and give you a bid they will not want to leave it with you. I would shop around and get multiple bids and pit them against each other. All panels are not created equal either. Some are made in Japan and some are made in China. Get installers that have been in the business awhile and ask for referrals where you can go talk to the homeowner about the system. SDG&E’s website may have some rebate information. There is currently a recall of Xantrex Grid Tie Inverters: http://www.sunfirstsolar.com/blog/inverter-recall/ So read up and see what other consumers think of the various companies. One more issue, silver is used in panels (I do not know how much), but like other precious metals, today it went up.

[Aecetia]

I haven’t heard of that company and they might not be stupid, but acting stupid, so you do not pin them down on price. I bet if they come out and give you a bid they will not want to leave it with you. I would shop around and get multiple bids and pit them against each other. All panels are not created equal either. Some are made in Japan and some are made in China. Get installers that have been in the business awhile and ask for referrals where you can go talk to the homeowner about the system. SDG&E’s website may have some rebate information. There is currently a recall of Xantrex Grid Tie Inverters: http://www.sunfirstsolar.com/blog/inverter-recall/ So read up and see what other consumers think of the various companies. One more issue, silver is used in panels (I do not know how much), but like other precious metals, today it went up.

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