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Solar panels on a house
Posted on 4/19/14 at 8:08 pm
Posted on 4/19/14 at 8:08 pm
What is the OT's opinion on solar panels used to cut energy costs?
Is it worth it?
Is it worth it?
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Posted on 4/19/14 at 8:08 pm to HollywoodTiger
There's a thread on it. Good luck searching.
Posted on 4/19/14 at 8:09 pm to HollywoodTiger
if I had to guess, I'd say the OT thinks it's trashy
Posted on 4/19/14 at 8:09 pm to HollywoodTiger
It's getting closer and closer to being worth it... it all depends on your situation though. Where you can put them (facing south); your current energy use; age of house; government subs
Posted on 4/19/14 at 8:10 pm to HollywoodTiger
It looks kind of stupid but it's definitely not trashy, shite's expensive.
This post was edited on 4/19/14 at 8:10 pm
Posted on 4/19/14 at 8:11 pm to goldenbadger08
quote:
It looks kind of stupid but it's definitely not trashy, shite's expensive.
The technology is getting better and better. I really think the main thing holding it back is the energy companies. Imagine if we built every new house with panels and started putting energy into the system. Maybe we could export energy but these companies are protecting themselves.
Posted on 4/19/14 at 8:16 pm to HollywoodTiger
My neighbor got it and she's throwing a party with the contractor next weekend to discuss the results 4 months in. So far her monthly payment have been zero or a few bucks back. She expects to break even in 14 years.
This post was edited on 4/19/14 at 8:17 pm
Posted on 4/19/14 at 8:19 pm to C
I would really like to have them on our "forever" house. Whenever it is that we build it.
Posted on 4/19/14 at 8:26 pm to C
quote:Sounds about right.
She expects to break even in 14 years.
Like Captain said, I'm going to look into it in 5 years when I build our "final" home.
Posted on 4/19/14 at 8:30 pm to ell_13
This is one of those times when I would be ok with our gov't stepping in and requiring all new builds to have them.
Posted on 4/19/14 at 8:32 pm to jmarto1
quote:
This is one of those times when I would be ok with our gov't stepping in and requiring all new builds to have them.
Posted on 4/19/14 at 8:34 pm to HollywoodTiger
If it takes 15 years to break even, not worth it.
When cost comes down to where it only takes like 5 years to break even, maybe.
When cost comes down to where it only takes like 5 years to break even, maybe.
Posted on 4/19/14 at 8:36 pm to goldenbadger08
Aren't there some companies that will "lease" them to you for around $50/month?
Posted on 4/19/14 at 8:41 pm to HollywoodTiger
One hail storm your screwed
Posted on 4/19/14 at 8:44 pm to Cosmo
quote:
If it takes 15 years to break even, not worth it.
I think you can finance it and will save money right away...?
Posted on 4/19/14 at 8:48 pm to C
quote:
She expects to break even in 14 years.
Which will be right about the time her roof will need shingles, and/or the panels will need replacing.
So, no, she wont break even in 14 years (not even considering tying up that much $$$, and not investing it)
Until battery storage becomes more effective, solar panels is not economically feasible
Posted on 4/19/14 at 8:51 pm to HollywoodTiger
Yes, you can finance it. in fact LA gives you $12,500 back in tax credits for the 1st $25K you spend. With the $7500 federal tax credit you're looking at $5000 system. LA has the top solar tax credit program in the nation. Act quick bc it won't be around past 2016
This post was edited on 4/19/14 at 9:03 pm
Posted on 4/19/14 at 8:52 pm to League Champs
Put 'em on your double-wide. They look like shite, are fragile, create a gazillion holes in your roof and the pay back is way long.
Spray foam insulation in at least your attic (if not the walls too) and heat-pump water heater(s). Frick the solar panels.
Walker, LA trailer trashish.
O-T thumbs down.
Spray foam insulation in at least your attic (if not the walls too) and heat-pump water heater(s). Frick the solar panels.
Walker, LA trailer trashish.
O-T thumbs down.
Posted on 4/19/14 at 9:12 pm to jmarto1
quote:
This is one of those times when I would be ok with our gov't stepping in and requiring all new builds to have them.
It won't happen because energy companies would lobby too hard against it... but it would be worthwhile in theory. It would cut greenhouse emissions, help push the technology further forward, make us more energy dependent, and create some jobs in that sector.
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