[PLUG-TALK] Solar Incentive Programs for Roof Panel System on Houses

[John Jason Jordan]

On Wed, 9 Feb 2022 13:31:36 -0800
David Mandel <dmandel at davidmandel.com> dijo:

>I keep getting advertisements from various Solar Installation
>Contractors pitching their products and services often along with
>government incentives and loan packages that are supposed to pay for
>themselves from the savings on electricity.
>
>
>   1. Do any of you have any experience with these programs?  Good?
> Bad? Mixed?
>   2. In general, what is your impression of these programs?
>   3. Anyone know of particular contractors who they would recommend?
> Or recommend avoiding.

It seems to me that they are basically a break even. The vendors adjust
their prices upwards until their calculation program shows you saving
10% overall, but that is wildly optimistic. In reality the installer
makes money and you end up with none.

When they come to the door I tell them that I cannot qualify for the
government credits. At that point they hustle off my porch.

I might consider such a thing, but I'd want one that I build and
install myself. Oh wait, I'm in Portland. Add thousands for permits,
and thousands more for increases in tax assessments forever.

I might consider something small I can put up in the back yard that
can't be seen from the street. And mount it on a ratty old trailer so
they can't claim that it's part of the real estate.