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  • Rochard
    Jägermeister Test Pilot
    • Dec 2001
    • 75733

    #1

    Got solar power installed yesterday

    I am getting solar power installed. They showed up yesterday to install the panels and I posted it to Facebook, and a number of people in the industry asked me about it on Facebook.

    My house is three thousand sq feet and my power bill ranges from $150 to $450 depending on the time of year. The solar panels will cost me $117 a month for twenty years, and that price will never go up. These panels and the system are covered under a full warranty for the twenty years. I'll be saving $2200 a year and my energy costs will never go up. We also sell power back to the power company.

    The best part is the referrals. They kick back $500 to me any time I recommend someone to them who signs up for solar. So far I've sent two people over to them and already made $1000.

    It took four people most of the day to install the system. It turns out my house was partially set up for solar when it was designed, including conduits built into the house running from both garages to the attic which saved them a lot of time. They did all of the permits for me, the city is coming over Monday to inspect it, and then we switch over to solar. It was a rather painless process.

    Herschel Savage
    Brooklyn, NY
  • Bladewire
    StraightBro
    • Aug 2003
    • 56228

    #2
    This is so awesome man congratulations!

    I had no idea yoh had to get a permit from the city and they have to inspect what a racket. Very cool you went solar: thumbsup


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    • crockett
      in a van by the river
      • May 2003
      • 76818

      #3
      Originally posted by Bladewire
      This is so awesome man congratulations!

      I had no idea yoh had to get a permit from the city and they have to inspect what a racket. Very cool you went solar: thumbsup
      Dont ever move to FL.. you almost need a fucking permit to paint your house..

      As for the solar, congrats Rockhard. Personally I'd rather build my own system so I could play with it,but the deal they give is a pretty damn good one.
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      • CAHEK
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        • Aug 2003
        • 7414

        #4
        SunPower not doing really well this days

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        • theS2O
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          • Sep 2003
          • 4785

          #5
          To save up to $450 a month with power bill. That is awesome! Congrats!
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          • Tasty1
            Bla bla blaa
            • Jan 2005
            • 9529

            #6
            My power bill is only 35 USD a month.

            everything is fake

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            • Busty2
              Member since 1999
              • Dec 2007
              • 7202

              #7
              You don't want permits ?? Then move to Maine, in most towns you only need a plumbing permit, but building, electrical permits, etc are not required. All you would need here is the OK from Central Maine Power who will pay you a fraction of what they charge for a KW for any supply sent back to the grid.

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              • Barry-xlovecam
                It's 42
                • Jun 2010
                • 18083

                #8
                You need a permit to recover (replace) your roof here.

                If you get enough sun days solar power can make sense
                solar panels will cost me $117 a month for twenty years --WTF can you write off the interest? What was the interest rate? 2nd mortgage for power?

                117*240
                28080
                Do you have batteries to power the house with an inverter at night -- no sunlight?

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                • yuu.design
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                  • Mar 2006
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                  #9
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                  • Bladewire
                    StraightBro
                    • Aug 2003
                    • 56228

                    #10
                    Originally posted by CAHEK
                    SunPower not doing really well this days

                    Thats how he got such a good deal


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                    • tony286
                      lurker
                      • Aug 2002
                      • 57021

                      #11
                      Originally posted by Barry-xlovecam
                      You need a permit to recover (replace) your roof here.

                      If you get enough sun days solar power can make sense
                      solar panels will cost me $117 a month for twenty years --WTF can you write off the interest? What was the interest rate? 2nd mortgage for power?

                      117*240
                      28080
                      Do you have batteries to power the house with an inverter at night -- no sunlight?

                      Do you get a tax break for solar? Also how long do the batteries last 8 hrs ,12 hrs? I think you are smart, when we drove to LA from ATL. We drove thru New Mexico and Arizona , its all flat and sunny. I thought to myself this should all be solar.

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                      • Barry-xlovecam
                        It's 42
                        • Jun 2010
                        • 18083

                        #12
                        There is a 30% ITC on solar installations ..


                        so some tax advantage

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                        but it is 30% of the installation cost * your tax rate -- the rest is out of pocket.

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                        • Rochard
                          Jägermeister Test Pilot
                          • Dec 2001
                          • 75733

                          #13
                          Originally posted by Bladewire
                          This is so awesome man congratulations!

                          I had no idea yoh had to get a permit from the city and they have to inspect what a racket. Very cool you went solar: thumbsup
                          Need a permit from the city, the homeowners association, and the power company wants to inspect it too.
                          Herschel Savage
                          Brooklyn, NY

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                          • Rochard
                            Jägermeister Test Pilot
                            • Dec 2001
                            • 75733

                            #14
                            Originally posted by Barry-xlovecam
                            Do you have batteries to power the house with an inverter at night -- no sunlight?
                            No, but I guessing that will be an option in the near future.
                            Herschel Savage
                            Brooklyn, NY

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                            • Bladewire
                              StraightBro
                              • Aug 2003
                              • 56228

                              #15
                              Originally posted by Rochard
                              Need a permit from the city, the homeowners association, and the power company wants to inspect it too.
                              WTF? Do they all get paid a fee ? How much?


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                              • videobunch
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                                • Apr 2008
                                • 781

                                #16
                                Originally posted by Bladewire
                                WTF? Do they all get paid a fee ? How much?
                                Solar company pays all the fees.
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                                • Barry-xlovecam
                                  It's 42
                                  • Jun 2010
                                  • 18083

                                  #17
                                  Originally posted by Rochard
                                  No, but I guessing that will be an option in the near future.
                                  https://www.tesla.com/powerwall

                                  Order Summary

                                  One 14 kWh Powerwall battery

                                  $5,500

                                  Supporting hardware

                                  $700

                                  Total estimate

                                  $6,200

                                  Requires $500 deposit for each Powerwall

                                  The above total does not include taxes or fees.

                                  Installation will be scheduled after you place your order. Tesla does not make any profit on installation. It will vary based on your electrical panel and where you would like your Powerwall installed. Typical installation cost ranges from $800 to $2,000 plus tax and permit fees.

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                                  so another $7K or more?

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                                  • seeandsee
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                                    • Mar 2006
                                    • 50945

                                    #18
                                    not sure do they make extra electricity and sell it?
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                                    • Rochard
                                      Jägermeister Test Pilot
                                      • Dec 2001
                                      • 75733

                                      #19
                                      Originally posted by Bladewire
                                      WTF? Do they all get paid a fee ? How much?
                                      I am sure they all get a small fee. The solar company took care of everything.
                                      Herschel Savage
                                      Brooklyn, NY

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                                      • videobunch
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                                        • Apr 2008
                                        • 781

                                        #20
                                        Originally posted by tony286
                                        Do you get a tax break for solar? Also how long do the batteries last 8 hrs ,12 hrs? I think you are smart, when we drove to LA from ATL. We drove thru New Mexico and Arizona , its all flat and sunny. I thought to myself this should all be solar.
                                        On the tax break depends on if you buy or lease. If you lease which sounds like he did the solar company gets the tax benefits and any rebates thus lowering your monthly payment.

                                        Battery is a add on item and most of the companies do not offer them. I have solar city for my solar and it is an option since Solar city is owned by Tesla. So we can buy or lease a battery or batteries that can run the house 100%. I have heard other solar companies are starting to offer Tesla batteries also. The batteries are like $7k so not a cost effective item, more of a convenience. I had a battery on my first house and was nice when the power went out as it would run my basic items like my Refrigerator which was built in and could not be pulled out to plug into a generator.
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                                        • CurrentlySober
                                          Too lazy to wipe my ass
                                          • Aug 2002
                                          • 38952

                                          #21
                                          i cunt a4d a roof...


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                                          • videobunch
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                                            • Apr 2008
                                            • 781

                                            #22
                                            Originally posted by Barry-xlovecam
                                            https://www.tesla.com/powerwall

                                            Order Summary

                                            One 14 kWh Powerwall battery

                                            $5,500

                                            Supporting hardware

                                            $700

                                            Total estimate

                                            $6,200

                                            Requires $500 deposit for each Powerwall

                                            The above total does not include taxes or fees.

                                            Installation will be scheduled after you place your order. Tesla does not make any profit on installation. It will vary based on your electrical panel and where you would like your Powerwall installed. Typical installation cost ranges from $800 to $2,000 plus tax and permit fees.

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                                            so another $7K or more?

                                            If you have solar city, you can get the battery way cheaper. They quoted me $5k out the door installed or $40/mth for 10yrs as an addon. I am on the waiting list to get it installed.
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                                            • freecartoonporn
                                              Confirmed User
                                              • Jan 2012
                                              • 7683

                                              #23
                                              you are going off the grid completely ?
                                              or are you going to use grid power at night ?

                                              if not, then you need batteries, inverter and you gotta change batteries every 3-4 years.
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                                              • videobunch
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                                                • Apr 2008
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                                                #24
                                                Originally posted by seeandsee
                                                not sure do they make extra electricity and sell it?
                                                You normally sell your unused electricity back to the electric company but for way cheaper. I pay .15 per kilowatt that I generate but anything I do not use I only get .02 from electrical company. Since my lease is setup as a pay for what you generate alot of the time I turn off my solar last few days of the mth to off set it.

                                                There are normally 4 commmon ways to get solar
                                                1. Pay cash
                                                2. Finance it
                                                3. Lease it - like a car
                                                4. Lease it as a per per use - same as 3 but only pay for what you generate so payment can fluctuate.
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                                                • videobunch
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                                                  #25
                                                  Originally posted by freecartoonporn
                                                  you are going off the grid completely ?
                                                  or are you going to use grid power at night ?

                                                  if not, then you need batteries, inverter and you gotta change batteries every 3-4 years.
                                                  The Tesla battery he mentioned has an est 10yr life and comes with a auto switching inverter.
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                                                  • 2MuchMark
                                                    Mark of 2Much.net
                                                    • Aug 2004
                                                    • 50991

                                                    #26
                                                    That is amazing, Rochard! Where do you live?

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                                                    • NatalieK
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                                                      #27
                                                      fantastic saving and great job with cleaning more air...


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                                                      • Rochard
                                                        Jägermeister Test Pilot
                                                        • Dec 2001
                                                        • 75733

                                                        #28
                                                        Originally posted by freecartoonporn
                                                        you are going off the grid completely ?
                                                        or are you going to use grid power at night ?

                                                        if not, then you need batteries, inverter and you gotta change batteries every 3-4 years.
                                                        We will still use power at night, but our power usage at night is small really. It will most likely be offset by what we sell back to the power company.
                                                        Herschel Savage
                                                        Brooklyn, NY

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                                                        • Rochard
                                                          Jägermeister Test Pilot
                                                          • Dec 2001
                                                          • 75733

                                                          #29
                                                          Originally posted by 2MuchMark
                                                          That is amazing, Rochard! Where do you live?
                                                          Northern California near Sacramento. The weather here is great - not too hot in the summer, always cools down at night, not too cold in the winter and never snows.
                                                          Herschel Savage
                                                          Brooklyn, NY

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                                                          • RyuLion
                                                            • Mar 2003
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                                                            #30
                                                            Rochard is the man!!

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                                                            • TheDynasty
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                                                              #31
                                                              that's awesome hopefully we can all get them installed one day
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                                                              • 2MuchMark
                                                                Mark of 2Much.net
                                                                • Aug 2004
                                                                • 50991

                                                                #32
                                                                More pics please when you can Rochard, thanks!

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                                                                • shiraz9944
                                                                  Confirmed User
                                                                  • Jan 2002
                                                                  • 567

                                                                  #33
                                                                  Originally posted by Rochard
                                                                  Northern California near Sacramento. The weather here is great - not too hot in the summer, always cools down at night, not too cold in the winter and never snows.
                                                                  Not too hot! I'm just south of you 60 miles or so and it's 115 during the summer, I think that's hot lol.

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                                                                  • shiraz9944
                                                                    Confirmed User
                                                                    • Jan 2002
                                                                    • 567

                                                                    #34
                                                                    but damn 117 a month for 3000 sq ft house is a great deal........I wonder how much solar city is with the tesla battery? Anyone know by chance?

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                                                                    • AndyA
                                                                      So Fucking Banned
                                                                      • Apr 2001
                                                                      • 1670

                                                                      #35
                                                                      Is anyone familiar with the Tesla Powerwall?



                                                                      they use solar and they seem pretty killer

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                                                                      • Bladewire
                                                                        StraightBro
                                                                        • Aug 2003
                                                                        • 56228

                                                                        #36
                                                                        Originally posted by AndyA
                                                                        Is anyone familiar with the Tesla Powerwall?



                                                                        they use solar and they seem pretty killer
                                                                        Woe that's awesome!


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                                                                        • Barry-xlovecam
                                                                          It's 42
                                                                          • Jun 2010
                                                                          • 18083

                                                                          #37
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                                                                          • Rochard
                                                                            Jägermeister Test Pilot
                                                                            • Dec 2001
                                                                            • 75733

                                                                            #38
                                                                            Originally posted by shiraz9944
                                                                            Not too hot! I'm just south of you 60 miles or so and it's 115 during the summer, I think that's hot lol.
                                                                            Six miles might just make a huge difference. We are usually in the mid 90s during the summer, but it cools down at night nicely.

                                                                            https://weatherspark.com/y/1138/Aver...-United-States

                                                                            If you are in the Mantecca / Stockton / Modesto areas.... It's a bit warmer.
                                                                            Herschel Savage
                                                                            Brooklyn, NY

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                                                                            • shiraz9944
                                                                              Confirmed User
                                                                              • Jan 2002
                                                                              • 567

                                                                              #39
                                                                              Modesto is the right guess........it gets so hot and no delta breeze here so it's really stifling in the hot summer months. Yeah it cools down at night but from like 2 pm to 7 pm wow.

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                                                                              • crockett
                                                                                in a van by the river
                                                                                • May 2003
                                                                                • 76818

                                                                                #40
                                                                                Originally posted by AndyA
                                                                                Is anyone familiar with the Tesla Powerwall?



                                                                                they use solar and they seem pretty killer
                                                                                If you have any DIY ability, you can build one yourself for about 1/4 of the price. Quite a few videos on youtube on building them.
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                                                                                • videobunch
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                                                                                  #41
                                                                                  Here is the original Tesla one I had but that was installed 6 yrs ago. I was a testing house.

                                                                                  New ones are suppose to be way better, more efficient and 1/4 the size.

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                                                                                  • onwebcam
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                                                                                    • Oct 2005
                                                                                    • 27689

                                                                                    #42
                                                                                    Congrats on getting ass raped. 20 years? Holy fuck shit.
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                                                                                    • MiamiBoyz
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                                                                                      • Oct 2012
                                                                                      • 6690

                                                                                      #43
                                                                                      I will only heat my home with coal thank you very much!

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                                                                                      • Rochard
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                                                                                        • Dec 2001
                                                                                        • 75733

                                                                                        #44
                                                                                        Originally posted by onwebcam
                                                                                        Congrats on getting ass raped. 20 years? Holy fuck shit.
                                                                                        Do the math. Last July my power bill was $450. This July my power bill will be $117. No matter what I will be saving money every month. My power bill will never go up.

                                                                                        Also, for every person I send them who signs up makes me $500. In the past thirty days I've signed up two people, which almost makes me enough money to pay for my power for the entire year.

                                                                                        Not getting ass raped at all.
                                                                                        Herschel Savage
                                                                                        Brooklyn, NY

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                                                                                        • onwebcam
                                                                                          Fake Nick 1.0
                                                                                          • Oct 2005
                                                                                          • 27689

                                                                                          #45
                                                                                          Originally posted by Rochard
                                                                                          Do the math. Last July my power bill was $450. This July my power bill will be $117. No matter what I will be saving money every month. My power bill will never go up.

                                                                                          Also, for every person I send them who signs up makes me $500. In the past thirty days I've signed up two people, which almost makes me enough money to pay for my power for the entire year.

                                                                                          Not getting ass raped at all.
                                                                                          You just committed to 20 ass fucking years of paying $117 a month for a few grand worth of shit that's probably already obsolete.. lmao Let's revisit in a few years. Have plenty of lube ready because I want 2nds.
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                                                                                          • Robbie
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                                                                                            #46
                                                                                            And just think..the sun is FREE.

                                                                                            The reason that solar energy isn't more widespread is because of this kind of thing.
                                                                                            We should all be able to BUY a solar system at a reasonable price, install it on our homes, and never pay a power bill again in our lives.
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                                                                                            • onwebcam
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                                                                                              • Oct 2005
                                                                                              • 27689

                                                                                              #47
                                                                                              Your salesman is on a serious coke and whore binge this weekend. Probably loaded a limo and went to Vegas.
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                                                                                              • Speigelau
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                                                                                                • Jul 2007
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                                                                                                #48
                                                                                                I'd never lease solar, I've seen too many issues arise when the homeowner goes to sell his home and tries to get the prospective buyer to take over the lease. Often the buyer doesn't like the outdated technology of the solar that's on the house or can get a much better lease currently because costs are now lower than when the panels were originally installed.

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                                                                                                • shiraz9944
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                                                                                                  • Jan 2002
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                                                                                                  #49
                                                                                                  Ok so what if in two years solar panels are more efficient and better/cheaper. He's still guaranteed only 117 for twenty years! That is awesome. SO maybe in 3 years it might cost 99 bucks or less a month, sure you can ALWAYS wait for a better deal you'll be waiting forever. Warren Buffet says don't try to time the market on an entry point, it doesn't work. Don't buy a new Samsung S8 because next year samsung will have a better one and this one will be cheap.

                                                                                                  While you wait 3 years for prices to fall, Rochard just saved however many Thousands of dollars in electric costs while we all continue to pay 400-500 month here in CA. So not only did he save probably 11k (300 more a month he would have paid) in those three years, we put out 15k in buying ours from PGE. That's a net gain of 25k over those three years for him NOT counting referrals. Pretty fucking fantastic, especially where here in the valley it can get to 105 regularly for a few months every day and you're bill can be 600-700 sometimes.

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                                                                                                  • onwebcam
                                                                                                    Fake Nick 1.0
                                                                                                    • Oct 2005
                                                                                                    • 27689

                                                                                                    #50
                                                                                                    Originally posted by shiraz9944
                                                                                                    Ok so what if in two years solar panels are more efficient and better/cheaper. He's still guaranteed only 117 for twenty years! That is awesome. SO maybe in 3 years it might cost 99 bucks or less a month, sure you can ALWAYS wait for a better deal you'll be waiting forever. Warren Buffet says don't try to time the market on an entry point, it doesn't work. Don't buy a new Samsung S8 because next year samsung will have a better one and this one will be cheap.

                                                                                                    While you wait 3 years for prices to fall, Rochard just saved however many Thousands of dollars in electric costs while we all continue to pay 400-500 month here in CA. So not only did he save probably 11k (300 more a month he would have paid) in those three years, we put out 15k in buying ours from PGE. That's a net gain of 25k over those three years for him NOT counting referrals. Pretty fucking fantastic, especially where here in the valley it can get to 105 regularly for a few months every day and you're bill can be 600-700 sometimes.
                                                                                                    Another idiot. You can bet Warren Buffet didn't get rich signing 20 year agreements for yesterdays technology.
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