EV's

[Hards Alumni]

Don't get me wrong, I'm all for solar on rooftops and anywhere else that's possible.  I struggle when it's suddenly more important than farmland or open space.

Then you're a dunce.  The US has an abundance of farmland, and we grow far more food than we need.

[Hards Alumni]

Does your utility actually send you money?  I got a quote for installing last year, but CO (Xcel) just credits you the kWh you produce on your bill**.  I already have a large negative balance because of a heat pump install credit, so I need to wait about another year until that gets used up.   

** There is apparently an option for cash-out at the end of every year, but it's also only the "wholesale" rate.  Plus, I have exclusively electric heat, so December pay out vs Dec solar production makes no sense in CO.

I thought they were legally obligated to pay you out.

[rocky_warrior]

I thought they were legally obligated to pay you out.

For solar production?  That may vary by state.  As mentioned, I *would* have that option (once, annually), but the payout is very low compared to retail electric rates vs a 1-1 kW credit if taken ...as credits.