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[Nvyseal]

I got my electricity bill today, $570.00 U.S.

I live in California, and Yes we had a rather hot month for July, and i did use the Air Conditioner but not while i was at work and generally cooled the house to 78F when i was at home. Previous bills are about 131.00 to a high for a hot month being 200.00. I understand Southern California Edison had a price increase, but this is rediculous!

I am honestly thinking about installing Solar Panels on my house. Was wondering if anyone knows about them. I do know they are expensive, but in the long run it seems that it may pay for itself. California gives rebates as well as tax credits plus surplus electricity that gets generated goes back to the power lines.

[m.oreilly]

yeah, they are expensive. a friend of mine lives in a very rural area, and relies on panels, and a generator ever so often. one of our customers installes systems ("realgoods.com"). i'll ask and see re: price...gee dave, that's a tall
bill.

[Nvyseal]

m.oreilly, on Aug 5 2006, 08:21 PM, said:

yeah, they are expensive. a friend of mine lives in a very rural area, and relies on panels, and a generator ever so often. one of our customers installes systems ("realgoods.com"). i'll ask and see re: price...gee dave, that's a tall
bill.

It sure is, im figuring about 15-16 thousand, but rebates and tax credits should bring it down to about 9 thousand. I just wonder what panels are the best!

[Roadrunner]

They've been warning that our bills could double or tripple - but you got reemed-

maybe-



http://www.solardyne...r403wingen.html

Only $639, less than 2 months bills :rolleyes:

[m.oreilly]

that is cool B)

[Nvyseal]

Bookmarked it buddy!! Thanks! that would be a great addon to solar panels, as we get wind up to 65-90 MPH here in the winter! with that and our wind, i could power our neighborhood!

[David_Heavey]

Nvyseal, on Aug 6 2006, 04:08 AM, said:

I got my electricity bill today, $570.00 U.S.

Wow ... that's gotta hurt ...

[clarky3429]

OUCH!!!! thats gotta suck!! my mum cracks it when our bill is like $150 AU!!!

[BlueScreenOfDeath]

man with that and Gas prices here hitting 3 bucks ... maybe we need to quit using fuel all together and run corn based ethonol

[Nvyseal]

BlueScreenOfDeath, on Aug 8 2006, 07:35 AM, said:

man with that and Gas prices here hitting 3 bucks ... maybe we need to quit using fuel all together and run corn based ethonol

lol, We've already hit 3.00 plus in Cal, and heading for 4 easy because of the Alaska Pipeline shutdown

~EDIT~ w00t!! 5000th post!

[m.oreilly]

oh, man, thanks for reminding me! gotta run down to the gas station...

[atsaunier]

seeing you bill makes me feel bettter about ours, this month ours was 356$ thats high for here, but ofcorse we been in the high 90's and lower 100's

[Nvyseal]

after i get all my ducks in a row, ill keep you posted on what i generate and what my bills are

[m.oreilly]

Nvyseal, on Aug 10 2006, 08:01 PM, said:

after i get all my ducks in a row, ill keep you posted on what i generate...

[Nvyseal]

August was not as bad as i though it would be. Only 349.00. But i did do all i could do to cut back