floppleshmirken t1_j6akwv7 wrote on January 28, 2023 at 11:16 PM

We don’t use oil but damn my electric bill for this month is $502. Time to look into solar panels.

NotYou007 OP t1_j6ax1nu wrote on January 29, 2023 at 12:49 AM

The problem with solar now is people are running into the issue of not being able to connect to the grid.

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/me/maine/news/2022/12/23/some-maine-homeowners-denied-solar-because-there-s-no-room-left-on-grid

BillDStrong t1_j6bmtci wrote on January 29, 2023 at 4:14 AM

You can still get systems that zero your usage with solar and have batteries to use with the grid. You just can't back feed it.

RealMainer t1_j6cuwy8 wrote on January 29, 2023 at 1:02 PM

You can still use solar without being connected to the grid. In my perfect world I would disconnect from the grid anyway. Too bad I live in an apartment.