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If you have not been living under a rock for the last 7 years, Im sure you've had plenty of encounters with Solar Salesman.
They tell you they can cut your utility bill. Offer you whole home backup, no upfront fees, and in some cases give you a down payment for signing.
Is this too good to be true?
Valid Question.
If your reading this, your probably the one who handles the utility bills, and what's driving your interest in solar energy
Is that feeling like your the frog in the pot of water that's about to boil.
It's weird to think that just 8 years ago electricity was 15 cents a kilowatt hour and there wasn't such a thing as peak rates.
Now your choices are continue down this path with your current utility company, or lock in rates with a solar company.
people should be aware that when it comes to solar not everyone can be helped equally.
How this effects you depends on what your currently paying for electricity, and who your solar salesman is.
If your paying $135 a month then in 5 years you won't be paying more that $600 a month so it won't be a big deal.
If your paying around $500 a month now then in 5 years, you be paying over $1000 a month.
Savings is also impacted by how much sun the roof gets, and how the house is positioned.
There is a lot of anxiety around these deals, because the terms are spelled once by a salesman who is paid commission.
Making it a safe bet your going to be charged the most they can get away with charging you.
Meaning the more savvy of a consumer you are the better deal you'll get.
Where is there a homeowner who won't have to face this question in the next five years?
If your looking to get yourself the best deal its important to act on the following.
- Compare the offer directly to your bill.
- Find the average amount of electricity you are using for the year
- Make sure whatever solar salesman you are working with beats that.
If your looking for the protection of a battery backup, there is a little bit of an extra cost.
Gauge your situation.
How often does your power go out?
Given where you are located what are the risks of it going out in the future?
If the risk is not large and your family could weather the power going out maybe opt for the non back up option.
I hope this helps, please leave a comment if there is an angle in the solar process that needs to be addressed
