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CaptainSolo80 t1_iwt7433 wrote

Those annoying solar panels ads don’t sound so annoying anymore.

Neighbor of mine got panels a few years ago, they don’t pay UI anymore UI pays them.

I don’t think it’s a lot but I’d rather receive 30-50 bucks from UI rather then pay them 400 dollars

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Backpacker7385 t1_iwup836 wrote

I went to solar a year ago. It’s really nice to get a monthly $9 bill from Eversource and then a big check back from them at the end of the year. Absolutely would recommend.

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Badfiish t1_iwvi0zj wrote

what company did you go with?

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Backpacker7385 t1_iwvjnom wrote

Tesla. It was cheaper to get a Tesla system including two backup batteries than the next two quotes I got which didn’t even include batteries. I know prices have gone up since I did mine, but get at least a couple quotes.

I also have a Tesla referral code, if you want it just message me. It’s only $300 off, but better than nothing.

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Badfiish t1_iww6cf7 wrote

Ooof yeah I'm not supporting that company

I appreciate the offer though

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Backpacker7385 t1_iww76ra wrote

I hear you. Your opinion may change if they’re still $10k cheaper than the next closest bid (and for better capabilities nonetheless), but in theory I agree with you.

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Badfiish t1_iwwavii wrote

Yeah you are right we will have to weigh it out when the time comes

however we had some quotes by sun run already and friends who use them locally say they work for them so we may go in that direction

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Enginerdad t1_iww06fq wrote

Did you buy or lease?

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Backpacker7385 t1_iww0a32 wrote

Bought. I don’t think there are a ton of situations where leasing makes more sense than buying.

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Enginerdad t1_iww7qq8 wrote

That's what I've always heard as well. If you don't mind me asking, how much is your solar payment relative to your former electric bill and how long will you be paying it off?

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Backpacker7385 t1_iww8010 wrote

It’s financed at (ballpark) $150/mo for 20 years, but at a little less than 5% interest I’m actively paying it off more quickly than that.

Those numbers also don’t take into account the payback from Eversource for our over generation, which will offset several months per year entirely.

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TheDogsNameWasFrank OP t1_iwv0d6z wrote

We got solar in the spring. It is a nice feeling to be somewhat insulated from their greed

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