Energy affordability woes are pushing all six states to advance legislation allowing DIY, plug-in solar panels. A bill is even nearing the governor’s desk in Maine.

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    2 months ago

    At this point its looking like full house setup is probably more cost effective. Probably come up with something to use the excess energy produced by it especially over summer. Get a pool and stick a heater in it?

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      2 months ago

      The balcony solar systems in Germany are cheap and plug-in-ready, no licensed electrician required. If you need one, the payback time is going to be much longer.

      With whole house setup which is much bigger it make sense to invest in an EV and/or a heat pump. Few pay all that in cash, and now there is a bank in the loop.

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        2 months ago

        What do you mean by bank in the loop, for a loan? Have no need for that, would plan to have enough to pay what ever the quote is before accepting it. But sure, not paying in literal cash - who even uses cash these days? Got a heat pump already and no need for an EV.