High electric bill

[Jimbo327]

That's why TOU is a farce. I didn't buy into that one for sure, I just pay the standard rate plan and you DON'T have to go TOU either, So. Cal Edison fails to mention that tidbit until you read the fine print.

You are forced onto TOU when you install solar. Do you have solar?

These TOU plans make solar as unappealing as possible. They basically force you to generate when it's low cost "non-peak" hours, and when sun goes down from 5PM-8PM, they basically price gouge you with "peak" hours. It's terrible.

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

You are forced onto TOU when you install solar. Do you have solar?

These TOU plans make solar as unappealing as possible. They basically force you to generate when it's low cost "non-peak" hours, and when sun goes down from 5PM-8PM, they basically price gouge you with "peak" hours. It's terrible.

No solar anymore as I downsized into condo now, some of my neighbors are fighting the HOA for it along with having a 200a service upgrade (I can care less), as I'll never go full electric if I can help it.

Had it in a previous 2k square foot house I owned from 2008 until 2015. I don't remember TOU pricing back then. In my case, luckily I didn't pay for it and the previous owner I bought the house from in 2008 was smart not to lease it (solar ownership was a deal breaker @ closing). IIRC it was on 10-12 panels, so never zeroed out on the electric bill, it did help in the summer months when running the AC as I was just inland enough to not enjoy a breeze.

Here in CA, you couldn't pay me to go solar with the current market conditions. Problem is that the vast majority don't read the fine print and go in feet first and freak out about the savings that was preached but never seen.

 

[cilyjr]

400 bucks
320 gallon display.
2,000 gallon Koi pond.

I have thought about going solar but again it's going to be too expensive unless I install it myself , which I may do.

In the meantime, I am going to install a tankless water heater and replace my 1000 w of electric heaters. The tankless will use a closed loop fresh water " heat exchanger" made from PEX. I will use a small noritz nr501-od-ng

 

[cilyjr]

To go where? Jobs in my field will only pay me a quarter for what I’m making in other states. Doesn’t make sense for me to leave.

I hate it when people say stuff like that.
My wife is in the teachers union and since The California teachers union is a mess. She needs to complete her time as you don't pay into social security. Yes, that's real. They pay into a different fund.
My work is here. My home is here.

 

[PeterC99]

I put in solar panels recently and had my first month with no electric bill! About 20% of my electricity is for running my 90 gallon aquarium!

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

I hate it when people say stuff like that.
My wife is in the teachers union and since The California teachers union is a mess. She needs to complete her time as you don't pay into social security. Yes, that's real. They pay into a different fund.
My work is here. My home is here.

That's not the only job that's like that, btw... Check out anyone in a GS grade gig (Fed. Govt.). Gotta read the fine print when you hire in.

 

[MnFish1]

That's why TOU is a farce. I didn't buy into that one for sure, I just pay the standard rate plan and you DON'T have to go TOU either, So. Cal Edison fails to mention that tidbit until you read the fine print.

Curious what is TOU?

 

[BZOFIQ]

Curious what is TOU?

Time of Use (Usage)

 

[MnFish1]

I put in solar panels recently and had my first month with no electric bill! About 20% of my electricity is for running my 90 gallon aquarium!

Curious - how much was your solar bill?

 

[BZOFIQ]

I put in solar panels recently and had my first month with no electric bill! About 20% of my electricity is for running my 90 gallon aquarium!

And what did/is that privilege costing you?

 

[PeterC99]

Curious - how much was your solar bill?

About $16k after federal & state tax credits.

 

[BZOFIQ]

About $16k after federal & state tax credits.

This would cover less than half my usage but out of curiosity - how many panels?

 

[BZOFIQ]

Here in CA, you couldn't pay me to go solar with the current market conditions. Problem is that the vast majority don't read the fine print and go in feet first and freak out about the savings that was preached but never seen.

This was the same in NY when SunRun (came twice) to sell their stuff.

Both ways I proved that it doesnt make sense and each time they left.

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

Curious what is TOU?

Time of usage as said above. The application of it is basically a flexible cost structure per billed kw of electricity depending on time of day.

 

[PeterC99]

This would cover less than half my usage but out of curiosity - how many panels?

20 Panels.

 

[BZOFIQ]

20 Panels.

I was quoted nearly $37K for 18 panels in Staten Island - sent them packing.

 

[PeterC99]

I was quoted nearly $37K for 18 panels in Staten Island - sent them packing.

Prices should be coming down rapidly.

 

[VintageReefer]

20 panels got one person 930kwh in a month, for 16k

Well, what do I need ?

3x20 panels = 2,700 kWh which would get most months covered

16k x 3 = $48,000

Current avg elec bill is around $250

48,000 / 250 = 16 years of electric bills

So I can pay the electric company or I can pay the solar company. I maybe oversimplifying but I don’t see the difference.

 

[ErikVR]

Around €0 a month. Using 48 solar panels and battery storage.

 

[ErikVR]

I should’ve got solar when I first bought my home and now it sky rocketed lol

Why? Solar panels and inverters have never been cheaper.