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		<title>By: whsgreenmom</title>
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		<dc:creator>whsgreenmom</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:17:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I installed a solar PV system this summer. I am still tied to the grid, so I don&#039;t store my power, but I am lucky to have a meter that runs backwards so my utility buys my unused power. We occasionally have rolling black outs on peak demand days when we get several days over 100 degrees. I shouldn&#039;t have to worry about power if we have a black out in my neighborhood during day light.

I paid $16K for my system and my utility paid $10K so the total system with installation was $26K. I will also get a $2K Fed.tax credit. The company I used had a licensed electrical and structural engineer, so I feel confident I won&#039;t have problems in the future.

I will add to my system in a few years when we get either plug in hybrids or electric cars. I will need to see what my usage will be to get a system to fit my demand. I will also be able to get another rebate when I install the additional system.

Since I only have a few months I can&#039;t say for sure what my savings will be. The proposal I received estimated I would be able to cut my usage by 33%, but so far I&#039;ve seen about at 75% savings. I expect I will see it drop as the day light decreases, but I have much lower usage in the winter months as well. The proposal estimated a 6.5 year break even point. If that holds true and electric rates increase by 5% annually then I should save over $40K. &lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;References : &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I installed a solar PV system this summer. I am still tied to the grid, so I don&#8217;t store my power, but I am lucky to have a meter that runs backwards so my utility buys my unused power. We occasionally have rolling black outs on peak demand days when we get several days over 100 degrees. I shouldn&#8217;t have to worry about power if we have a black out in my neighborhood during day light.</p>
<p>I paid $16K for my system and my utility paid $10K so the total system with installation was $26K. I will also get a $2K Fed.tax credit. The company I used had a licensed electrical and structural engineer, so I feel confident I won&#8217;t have problems in the future.</p>
<p>I will add to my system in a few years when we get either plug in hybrids or electric cars. I will need to see what my usage will be to get a system to fit my demand. I will also be able to get another rebate when I install the additional system.</p>
<p>Since I only have a few months I can&#8217;t say for sure what my savings will be. The proposal I received estimated I would be able to cut my usage by 33%, but so far I&#8217;ve seen about at 75% savings. I expect I will see it drop as the day light decreases, but I have much lower usage in the winter months as well. The proposal estimated a 6.5 year break even point. If that holds true and electric rates increase by 5% annually then I should save over $40K. <br /><b>References : </b></p>
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		<title>By: tman755</title>
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		<dc:creator>tman755</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:51:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I&#039;m currently running a couple of small wind turbines at my home.

There&#039;s interrupted power when the wind dies down, but I live near to a coast, so it&#039;s relatively uninterrupted.

The installation was pretty cheap, but the turbines themselves cost $15,000.  In the future I would consider doing it myself, but it seems that that might be a bit tough.

I&#039;m currently saving about $40/month on a bill of $300, so I would need to DIY in order to save money.  I&#039;m still looking into the feasibility of this.&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;References : &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;http://www.green-energy-reports.com</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;m currently running a couple of small wind turbines at my home.</p>
<p>There&#8217;s interrupted power when the wind dies down, but I live near to a coast, so it&#8217;s relatively uninterrupted.</p>
<p>The installation was pretty cheap, but the turbines themselves cost $15,000.  In the future I would consider doing it myself, but it seems that that might be a bit tough.</p>
<p>I&#8217;m currently saving about $40/month on a bill of $300, so I would need to DIY in order to save money.  I&#8217;m still looking into the feasibility of this.<br /><b>References : </b><br /><a href="http://www.green-energy-reports.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.green-energy-reports.com</a></p>
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		<title>By: MeMom</title>
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		<dc:creator>MeMom</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:10:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I am using solar power.
No not unless there is a storm etc.
$80,000 
installation was included in price
Was paying 600+ a month for electric
Now at least half in the winter.Did get credit from electric company where they owed us money.&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;References : &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am using solar power.<br />
No not unless there is a storm etc.<br />
$80,000<br />
installation was included in price<br />
Was paying 600+ a month for electric<br />
Now at least half in the winter.Did get credit from electric company where they owed us money.<br /><b>References : </b></p>
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		<title>By: babi</title>
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		<dc:creator>babi</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:05:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>i cant answer this question bcoz i am not using&lt;br&gt;&lt;b&gt;References : &lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>i cant answer this question bcoz i am not using<br /><b>References : </b></p>
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