We are calculating that the 10kw system should cover 90 to 100% of our
usage. We use less than 1400kwh average a month.
On Sep 9, 2016 9:11 PM, "Daniel" <danbackattack@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
How many KW do you use a month and is this estament cover it
Daniel Kulbacki
On Sep 9, 2016, at 3:17 PM, Ryan Hawley <ryan.hawley@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Turns out solar installers are like rabid dogs when you start pitting them
against each other. Right now, I'm at $2.94/w. The reddits say that's a
really great installed price.
I'm getting the specific equipment I want all at $2.94/w installed and out
the door (includes tax, permits, fees, etc.). From certified nabcep
installers for a 10Kw system, black on black Canadian Solar 290w panels
with Enphase s280's and monitoring. PLUS a $100 gift card to some crappy
place to eat.
My estimate of a DYI price paying someone $5k or so to do it (if i could
even find anyone) was around $2.70. -That didn't include permits or
anything like that.
I'm getting closer to a decision. It'll probably be made in a week or so.
On Wed, Aug 31, 2016 at 9:13 PM, Martin Brownell <marty.brownell@xxxxxxxxx
wrote:
I was just going to hire Wooties to install mine.
On Aug 31, 2016 9:06 PM, "Jeremy Putnam" <lord.don@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I'm happy to toss anymore business RedStone's way if y'all are
comfortable giving me your contact info.
On Aug 31, 2016 2:14 PM, "Martin Brownell" <marty.brownell@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
I've thought about it too. Our electric bills are insane usually 250+ a
month.
On Wed, Aug 31, 2016 at 2:00 PM, Loren John Bailey <
beetle.loren@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
If I were to do it, I think I would go that route too. That industry
is so up in the air right now that at least if all of these companies fall
apart (and that became a very real scenario this year with some potential
bills being passed at the state level) you'll at least own everything and
pick the panels that are best for you to end up holding the bag on. RMP
has so much money invested in our lawmakers I think it's just a matter of
time before something slips past that will take the incentives away.
On Wed, Aug 31, 2016 at 1:50 PM, Ryan Hawley <ryan.hawley@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Very nice, and I'd say one of the cheaper options out there. I'll let
you know what I decide. I found a guy that promised me he could get me
the
exact equipment i want, the install design i want, and labor, permits,
etc
all under $3/w. I'll believe it when i see it but he sounded pretty
confident.
On Wed, Aug 31, 2016 at 1:42 PM, Jeremy Putnam <lord.don@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
We ended up at $3.60 per watt before tax credits. Redstone also
managed all city permits and HOA approvals, if you even have to mess
with
those. They're also going to prepare our tax credit paperwork as well.
On Wed, Aug 31, 2016 at 1:40 PM, James Theunplesant <
neonghost@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I think the laws will actually force power companies to offer
better deals in the years to come. 9 dollar connection fee seems high
to
me, but I'm not against a grid maintenance fee for solar users.
And congrats on your solar Jer, that's awesome.
Rev. James C Snyder
Ordained Dudeist Priest of Dudeism
<http://dudeism.com/ordcertificate-print.php?ordname=James%20Christopher%20Snyder&orddate=08/19/2015>,
the Church of the Latter-Day Dude
On Wed, Aug 31, 2016 at 1:35 PM, Ryan Hawley <ryan.hawley@xxxxxxxxx
wrote:
a 10KW system but i have to have a total install/equipment cost
under $3/Watt. So i'm basically shopping contractors right now. Every
bid
i've got from solar companies are just middle-men with big margins
($4.80-$3.47 per watt). And I just can't bring myself to pay for
middle-men
pricing. I'm 80% on the DIY bandwagon with having an electrician do
the
hookups.
Jeremy, that's rad! You can give them my info, or I'll look them
up and have you as my reference. Though, like i said, leaning
strongly to a
DYI/contractor solution.
ryan.hawley@xxxxxxxxx
801-472-0617
I don't see any game changing panel tech coming out other than
gradual efficiency increase. Though, cheaper, yeah. And i think
mostly on
the install pieces, it's a money grab atm, I believe. Battery tech
simply
just isn't there yet.
Rocky Power does net metering now. You get credits for unused
power sent back to the grid and it resets once a year. They don't pay
you
for feeding them and charge you $9 a month for connection fees.
Sucks, but
the math still works out if you plan the size of the system right
with your
usage.
On Wed, Aug 31, 2016 at 1:33 PM, Lee Jacobs <shooterpunk@xxxxxxxxx
wrote:
I just think in the next 5-10 years they'll have things way more
efficient and cheaper. Plus, right now rocky mountain power
reimburses you
1:1 but what happens if they stop that and you only get 2/3 or so
after
that? Then it'll take much longer to pay off. The efficiency
degrades to
on the current panels.
If you want batteries that'll cost you thousands more too.
I'd like to do it at some point in the fufure, just not now.
On Aug 31, 2016 1:24 PM, "Ryan Hawley" <ryan.hawley@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
That is one of my requirements.
On Wed, Aug 31, 2016 at 1:20 PM, James Theunplesant <
neonghost@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Are they VR compatible panels?
Rev. James C Snyder
Ordained Dudeist Priest of Dudeism
<http://dudeism.com/ordcertificate-print.php?ordname=James%20Christopher%20Snyder&orddate=08/19/2015>,
the Church of the Latter-Day Dude
On Wed, Aug 31, 2016 at 1:15 PM, Ryan Hawley <
ryan.hawley@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hey, has anyone in this group done solar for their homes? I'm
getting close to making a decision after having 5 or so bids and
looking at
DIY.. I was just curious to see what this group thought.
