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how much can you save with different combinations of solar, energy storage and EV
Recently, a solar powered homeowner inquired about adding a Level 2 charger for a 2013 Nissan Leaf, typically a $400 installation. Most solar companies would refuse the job due to low profit. Makello rose to the challenge and used our Energy Analysis tool to present an “Energy Upgrades Lifeline” option that improves the homeowner’s cash …
The value homeowners realize from having solar panels installed varies from state to state in the U.S. This value is most often measured as a solar payback or investment return. The solar payback period refers to the length of time it takes to realize enough electricity savings from a solar system to pay for the …
Continue reading “San Diego Residential Solar: Just How Worthwhile Is It?”
The solar industry is in extreme competition with narrow margins. Companies cut corners in workmanship quality and balance of system, to match lowest bids, while salespeople oversize systems to maximize commissions. Whether you buy too much, or compromise the waterproofing to get to the lowest cost/watt, either way, you’re all wet. Makello has a better …
Continue reading “Dirty Little Secrets of the Solar Industry”
Recently, upon arrival at a customer’s home in Valley Center, I declared I knew of a solution to his $24,000/year electric bill, that costs less than $2,000, and wouldn’t require trenching, electric panel upgrades or a SDGE service upgrade. Judging by his reaction, I knew we had something big… There was no sales gimmicks involved. …
By eliminating their energy bills, the average San Diego family can save enough money to put a child through college. We’re talking about roughly $250,000 over the lifetime of the system. Are you skeptical? Then challenge us to prove it!
“SDGE’s Electricity Rate Hike”: How to Read It If your home uses about 900 kWh of electricity a month (found on your electricity bill), find 900 on the horizontal axis, and then go straight up to the orange line (how much SDGE charges after the rate hike in September 2013). Your annual bill is approximately $3,000, …