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Elegant_Schedule1566 OP t1_j06wm4z wrote

Reply to comment by insideoriginal in How much did it cost you to run power to your build per foot/yard? Green Mountain Power by Elegant_Schedule1566

The reason I need to tie into the grid is that I need a build loan to begin construction unless I would be paying in cash - lenders who fund off-grid construction loans are few and far between.

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insideoriginal t1_j06xje7 wrote

So what is the definition of tying to the grid? Do you just need a meter on the property to be considered tied in? Does it have to be on your house? Does it have to be connected to a panel? Does the panel have to be in your house?

I’d try to find the MOST simple way to satisfy their requirements without spending $20k unnecessarily if you are planning on setting up a solar array anyhow.

Wouldn’t it be cool to buy a Ford lightning, charge it up at the meter by the street, then drive it up to the job site and use it to power your build.

I used to work for a contractor, and one of my best friends is a contractor. They do all kinds of shit that makes you scratch your head, because it’s a super cheap way to fulfill some nonsense silly code requirement.

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