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jjb89 t1_jbk6eef wrote

I've tried to get solar a few times and it's always way more expensive than traditional energy. my house faces due north so the backside faces due south which is perfect and I have zero shade over my house and with the cost of the panels and roof I would lose out over any period of time. confirmed by the solar companies

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Bloodbathowl t1_jbo7888 wrote

Same, I don't use enough electricity to not be in the red in the end. And I don't qualify for any rebate because of my usage also.

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jjb89 t1_jbo8ql4 wrote

it's kinda bullshit thay I can't use it to make money. if I could sell back all my energy they I think we should be able to switch over faster but they keep making it less and less profitable for anyone but the power companies

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Njsybarite t1_jcrkhmj wrote

Does your utility not have net metering?

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jjb89 t1_jctjzbn wrote

they do but the amount you have to put into the system vs what they pay is way too low and it only applies to actual energy usage not fees so even if I produce enough power to cover my entire bill it will not cover the fees portion. say I generate 100 bucks worth of extra electric a month and my actual electric charges are 50 it will only cover that portion

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