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dean apostol's avatar

We went solar 4 years ago, taking advantage of state and federal tax credits. We have a heat pump providing heat and ac. Our energy bills are at or near zero half the year, and quite affordable the rest. Those who can should get busy.

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Holly Neal's avatar

We're getting great payback from our rooftop solar in Northern California. I think, even now, with some of the federal and state benefits expiring, it's a good investment. But it may be more difficult to get payback in colder climates. And it's likely not an option for people who rent.

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dean apostol's avatar

The important payback is to planet earth.

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Victoria Ferauge's avatar

We had a similar experience. We started with one solar panel in the garden and the benefits were immediately apparent. So last year we got another one. We use a local company that has plug and play technology so that the installation is just a matter of finding the right spot, positioning the panel, and then plugging the panel into our house's electrical system. It has cut our electricity bill in half.

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