Red pepper. I haven't had Wan Wang but it's now on my list.

We used SunBug Solar. Our friends used them and highly recommend them. We've sent many of our friends to them, they were terrific.

They came out to do a quick assessment of the roof, shade, attic, electrical panel capacity and discuss our expectations for how much of our electricity we wanted the system to cover. They were also helpful with how it works in MA, the state of the Solar Renewable Energy Credit (srec) program and also the MA Dept. Of Energy Resources (DOER).

They came back with a couple quote options and we haven't regretted it once.

This was a while ago so things may have changed but I know net metering is still happening. SRECs may not be but I believe there is still a renewable energy credit program. There's likely a federal and state tax credit as well and it all helps get the total cost down.

When we got them MA had capped interest rates on solar loans around 3% but we called a number of banks and secured a loan at 1.25%.

We also have zero shade on our roof so we have great production. They have paid for themselves. SunBug should also be able to give you an estimate for your return on investment.

If this means you'll be leasing the panels you should pass. If you don't own the panels then the install company can take the income you would normally get from having panels like renewable energy credits. This is why some companies go door to door and set up in malls and Best Buys. They shouldn't be trusted.

We own our panels and have earned a sizable credit with National Grid so even if we produce less than we use we don't pay a bill. This is because MA has net metering. We also get a couple hundred dollars a quarter from the sale of our production due to solar renewable energy credits. So it's basically getting paid twice for the energy we produce.

I have also heard that since the company owns the panels they can interfere with selling the house and the panels can't be included in house appraisal.

If they are offering this deal and still letting you own your system then it's great, I doubt that this is the case.

NERB and Major League are essentially the same place, sandwiches have different names but are still the same. I’m not saying that’s a problem, I love the Richmond (NERB) and it’s great to be able to get it in Auburn too. Having said that, the best pastrami in Worcester is at Chanis.

We used SunBug to have roof panels installed a number of years ago. They were recommended by some friends and were great.

We haven't paid an electric bill since and actually just received a Christmas card from them. Highly recommended.

They came out to take some measurements, look at our attic, review past electric bills and then discuss panel options and costs. They were very relaxed and helpful.

The install took 2 days and included a few posts to add support to the roof. The cost was around 15k.

We were able to take advantage of a federal credit, state credit and were able to get in on the Solar Renewable Energy Credit so each quarter we can sell a megawatt to an aggregator and get paid a few hundred dollars. This is in addition to the credit we've amassed due to producing more than we use, net metering is amazing.

Interest rates for solar loans were capped around 3% at the time but we were able to get 1.5% by calling a few banks.

Big Y on Mayfield St. carries Harmony Springs. They have up to 20 varieties of soda and seltzer including sarsaparilla and most other types you'd think to find.

They are in a wooden box display on the register side between chips and sodas.

Chani's Kosher Deli is run out of the synagogue at 22 Newton Ave and has the best pastrami I've had in Worcester. The roast beef was also good. Sandwiches are on sliced rye, have a mountain of meat, come with a pickle, coleslaw and 2 side sauces. I'd also recommend the mushroom barley soup.

New England Roast Beef and Major League are basically the same restaurant. Both are good but I'm in Worcester so I've had NERB more than Major League.

The sandwiches are the same but have different names based on local streets, universities etc.

I love the Richmond/Lean and Mean: pastrami, swiss, mustard and coleslaw.