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re: Solar thread (yes, energy from the sun)
Posted on 4/8/14 at 2:56 pm to BigEdLSU
Posted on 4/8/14 at 2:56 pm to BigEdLSU
quote:
The biggie is the Louisiana refundable credit. They'll pay you half of your installed cost (up to $12,500 total incentive)
Then there is te federal 30% of job cost tax credit.
does anyone qualify?
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Posted on 4/8/14 at 2:57 pm to Displaced
Some states are at that level now.
I do agree however that 30% capacity should not be a goal, just the maximum.
Relative to Louisiana, the PSC has rules that utilities can shut down after only 0.5% of their grid is solar.
Three utilities have ended net metering already, and entergy is getting damn close.
I do agree however that 30% capacity should not be a goal, just the maximum.
Relative to Louisiana, the PSC has rules that utilities can shut down after only 0.5% of their grid is solar.
Three utilities have ended net metering already, and entergy is getting damn close.
This post was edited on 4/8/14 at 2:57 pm
Posted on 4/8/14 at 2:57 pm to Lester Earl
Anyone who pays for the job to go on a "single family detached dwelling in Louisiana"
Posted on 4/8/14 at 2:59 pm to Displaced
Depends on the system type. Battery systems generally need battery replacements every 10-12 years.
Non battery systems are fully under warranty that entire time and only need to be cleaned off about twice annually.
Non battery systems are fully under warranty that entire time and only need to be cleaned off about twice annually.
Posted on 4/8/14 at 2:59 pm to BigEdLSU
quote:Then why isn't my neighborhood a forest of solar panels?
That's the basic concept of solar.
Posted on 4/8/14 at 2:59 pm to BigEdLSU
Is there a way for Solar Flares to be accurately predicted?
Posted on 4/8/14 at 3:00 pm to blueboy
People think it's bullshite honestly.
Posted on 4/8/14 at 3:00 pm to BigEdLSU
so if i own a double shotgun im not eligible?
Posted on 4/8/14 at 3:00 pm to BigEdLSU
quote:
Solar thread (yes, energy from the sun
Been had that...
But seriously, for your average 4 person family in a 2500 sq. ft home, what are we looking at? Upfront/out of pocket total cost, then the bottom line after tax credits...
Posted on 4/8/14 at 3:01 pm to Lester Earl
Exactly. They excluded duplex's and apartments last legislative session.
Posted on 4/8/14 at 3:01 pm to Clyde Tipton
Read my response to Lester on page one. Show me your electric bill and I can answer you.
Posted on 4/8/14 at 3:03 pm to BigEdLSU
Oops nevermind, I see my original question probably doesn't fall under hooking a home up for solar power. 
Posted on 4/8/14 at 3:03 pm to BigEdLSU
quote:
Give the bank $5k today.
Each year for te next 25 years tge bank will pay you $1,250.
4 year break even point?
This post was edited on 4/8/14 at 3:06 pm
Posted on 4/8/14 at 3:03 pm to Clyde Tipton
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But seriously, for your average 4 person family in a 2500 sq. ft home, what are we looking at? Upfront/out of pocket total cost, then the bottom line after tax credits...
This ....and how much drilling do you do to attach all those panels to the roof?
Do you sell American panels or are they from Red China?
Posted on 4/8/14 at 3:03 pm to RockyMtnTigerWDE
Posted on 4/8/14 at 3:06 pm to moneyg
Yup
Posted on 4/8/14 at 3:07 pm to Jimmy2shoes
quote:
Do you sell American panels or are they from Red China?
Wondering this also. Who makes your panels?
I've been thinking about getting into the solar industry. Just curious.
Posted on 4/8/14 at 3:08 pm to Jimmy2shoes
Brother, when I tell you I took off work for a month last summer to fight the politicians and the lobbyists over that exact issue, I ain't lying,
We won too. Tge state, as of January this year, won't rebate foreign made equipment
I've always sold American made stuff
We won too. Tge state, as of January this year, won't rebate foreign made equipment
I've always sold American made stuff
Posted on 4/8/14 at 3:08 pm to Jimmy2shoes
Ok so, 30K to 35K upfront cost.
Then minus 30% from the government, so lets say 10K.
Then $12,500 from the state as per the limt...
So in the end we are looking at putting up 32.5K upfront, and getting 22.5K back after taxes? I assume it's a tax credit the following year?
Then minus 30% from the government, so lets say 10K.
Then $12,500 from the state as per the limt...
So in the end we are looking at putting up 32.5K upfront, and getting 22.5K back after taxes? I assume it's a tax credit the following year?
Posted on 4/8/14 at 3:10 pm to Jimmy2shoes
Lots of drilling on the roof, if you get a roof install. I recommend it. It's cheaper, and stronger.
In south la, you need hurricane resistant stuff. You'll either have to anchor hard to the frame of your house (dozens of lag bolts into your rafters, through the shingles) or thousands of pounds of concrete underground to keep your ground rack firm.
Personally, I'd never trust anyone to do this that wasn't experienced, insured, licensed (duh) but most importantly local and established.
Let an out of town rebate chaser install it for $50 cheaper and you'll regret it
In south la, you need hurricane resistant stuff. You'll either have to anchor hard to the frame of your house (dozens of lag bolts into your rafters, through the shingles) or thousands of pounds of concrete underground to keep your ground rack firm.
Personally, I'd never trust anyone to do this that wasn't experienced, insured, licensed (duh) but most importantly local and established.
Let an out of town rebate chaser install it for $50 cheaper and you'll regret it
This post was edited on 4/8/14 at 3:11 pm
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