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

[David Mandel]

Thanks John.  So far this pretty much lines up with my opinion.  I have
been talking with one company, but my wife and I think they are over-sizing
the system to raise the amount of money they get.  In the past, I have
considered doing something myself - probably not for my house, but for a
shed or something like that - totally off grid.  That was a big need before
I sold my farm.  I needed electricity in a couple locations way away from
the house and really wanted something that was billed separately from the
house.  Unfortunately, the electric company wanted a small fortune to
install another drop and meter, so I considered going solar but it never
happened.


On Wed, Feb 9, 2022 at 9:13 PM John Jason Jordan <johnxj at gmx.com> wrote:

> 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.
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