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Post by FoxHuntChampion on Aug 20, 2015 9:52:32 GMT -6
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Post by Solar Stud on Aug 21, 2015 7:33:39 GMT -6
iowa52245@hotmail.com
gohawkeyes
there you go if you're interested in looking at the solar results link from above.
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Post by livingintheusa on Aug 21, 2015 18:42:06 GMT -6
I got 8K just for buying a house a while back. I firmly support tax credits. Do tell
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Post by Ginger on Aug 21, 2015 18:49:08 GMT -6
I got 8K just for buying a house a while back. I firmly support tax credits. Do tell Yes. Me and this WDM guy want to know how that works.
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Post by FoxHuntChampion on Aug 21, 2015 19:39:06 GMT -6
I got 8K just for buying a house a while back. I firmly support tax credits. Do tell Tell what? I got a tax credit for buying a home. I told you already.
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Post by Stan's Field on Aug 22, 2015 19:46:17 GMT -6
I think I've asked before, but could you please post some numbers regarding: Your solar setup's expected lifespan, estimated maintenance costs over that lifetime, licensing costs (is that Shit guaranteed not to increase or change?), tax liabilities (after exemptions expire or whatever the Fuck), etc...... I'm serious. Do you have info on that stuff? Maintenance is zero, unless there is a huge-ass storm that somehow cracks the tempered glass. Unlikely. Once installed, no costs. 25 year warranty on both the sixteen panels and sixteen micro-inverters. Solar panel warranty is "panels have to work at 80% of original capacity at the end of 25 years." Inverters is yes/no...either they work or they don't. Free hardware/install if either craps out. I bought my system. $9500 after all tax credits next spring. So, no licensing fees. AES picked up any/all fees paid to Durant to have them OK it and inspect it. I did spend $230 for a bi-directional meter. No biggie. You can of course add panels as you go. Same tax credits apply. $800/panel to add on. I'm looking at usage/capture for 12 months first before making that decision. BTW....I used 4880 kilowatt hours last year....have already captured 1025 kilowatt hours since July 2nd. My top capture day (all sun, no clouds) was 29 kilowatt hours. Even when it rains I get capture. On cloudy days, no rain, my capture is around 10-12 kilowatt hours. City assessor cannot re-adjust my home's tax base because of the new system.....five year exemption. Some states it's lifetime, other states don't offer it. Fed tax credit is 30% of final cost. Iowa adds another 18%. (60% of FED rate) Dollar-for-dollar. These expire 12/31/16. Uncertain on how new language will change. Probably status quo. No sales tax when installed BTW. What else....hmmm....lifetime self-monitoring of the system via internet. This is also how AES monitors the system. I have it insured with my USAA homeowners insurance. No extra insurance required...simply added it to the list of 'household items." Estimated payback is $9500/$110 (saved per month) = 7.2 years. When elec rates go up, the payback time of course goes down the same. I also get 3.6 cents/kilowatt hour when I put juice back on the grid. The pundits seem to think a $20K solar system immediately adds $20k to the resale of a home...dunno...too early to say. 50% recapture wouldn't be too far fetched. Anything else? So it sounds like taxes will increase after 5 years?
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Post by Solar Stud on Aug 22, 2015 22:19:34 GMT -6
Logical question...it might or might not. When I asked my salesman the history of this happening....he stated that typically the assessor will "not remember" the upgrade. But since I put my story in the paper, they may remember quite well.
But yes, typically when you upgrade your property with a storage shed, new addition, etc, the tax man cometh. At least in this case, I'm getting a nice return first.
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Post by Stan's Field on Aug 23, 2015 7:14:25 GMT -6
I'm still leaning towards lunar....
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Post by Solar Stud on Nov 26, 2015 23:50:28 GMT -6
Update fellas/gals....
Before Solar or BS, I was on a 'budget' plan @ $120/month.
Since After Scintillating Solar or ASS, my last three bills have been $55, $43 and $51.
I've generated more than 55% of my yearly electrical needs in the first 4 and 1/2 months of operation.
Proves yet again, ASS >> BS
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Post by A boy named Sioux on Nov 27, 2015 8:07:34 GMT -6
And you only had to front 10 grand right?
Winning?
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Post by Solar Stud on Nov 27, 2015 8:11:02 GMT -6
And you only had to front 10 grand right? Winning? After the tax credits, it will be $8800 Estimated it added at least that much to the resale... ...in addition to the RIO re: elec costs. Winning in my book
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2015 8:12:09 GMT -6
And you only had to front 10 grand right? Winning? After the tax credits, it will be $8800 Estimated it added at least that much to the resale... ...in addition to the RIO re: elec costs. Winning in my book You're already selling your house?
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Post by FoxHuntChampion on Nov 27, 2015 9:36:12 GMT -6
House. Lol. That thing is like an outhouse.
Putting $8800 on his roof doubles the value of his house. To $17600.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2015 9:45:28 GMT -6
House. Lol. That thing is like an outhouse. Putting $8800 on his roof doubles the value of his house. To $17600. You could trade that for a lower-mileage used Ford.
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Post by FoxHuntChampion on Nov 27, 2015 10:26:49 GMT -6
House. Lol. That thing is like an outhouse. Putting $8800 on his roof doubles the value of his house. To $17600. You could trade that for a lower-mileage used Ford. Trade? They'd have to give you cash.
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Post by BrainFerentz4Prez on Dec 14, 2015 8:35:09 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2015 8:39:33 GMT -6
Seff should set them straight
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Post by Ginger on Dec 14, 2015 11:38:15 GMT -6
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Post by GhostMod 5000 on Dec 14, 2015 11:46:37 GMT -6
Seff should set them straight Ever since Seff got his panels, he's been cranky and bitter. Perhaps Ms. Mann is onto something. While I don't know if they cause cancer, I fear they may contribute to dementia.
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Post by GhostMod 5000 on Dec 14, 2015 11:47:37 GMT -6
friendly reminder: michelle bachman is a minnesotan who was elected to congress for many years hey Iowans! steve king and joani enrst. Oh, and Duff? scot motherfucking walker we clear, folks? good. STFU and own your backwards, neo-confederate adopted homeland.
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Post by Stan's Field on Dec 14, 2015 12:35:06 GMT -6
I know I'm mad
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Post by GhostMod 5000 on Dec 14, 2015 12:37:41 GMT -6
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Post by FoxHuntChampion on Dec 14, 2015 13:05:40 GMT -6
STFU and own your backwards, neo-confederate adopted homeland. Except where I live, it isn't. Democrats rule in Meck County. See e.g. Jennifer Roberts. U mad? Good, they've got you surrounded and have you backed into a corner.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2015 13:14:20 GMT -6
Except where I live, it isn't. Democrats rule in Meck County. See e.g. Jennifer Roberts. U mad? Good, they've got you surrounded and have you backed into a corner. vice versa
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Post by Solar Stud on Dec 14, 2015 21:16:42 GMT -6
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