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8. I've had my array for just over 2 years...

Tue Jan 27, 2015, 01:23 PM

Jan 2015

and it's been wonderful.

haven't paid a dime in electricity since.

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Rooftop solar is now cheaper than the grid in 42 American cities [View all] grahamhgreen Jan 2015 OP

I've had a nine panel system roody Jan 2015 #1

Yes. But we don't get to choose unless you decide to move. JDPriestly Jan 2015 #3

Now I'm having a rainwater catchment system roody Jan 2015 #13

I have buckets placed strategically in my yard. Lots of them. JDPriestly Jan 2015 #15

Those Hippies may have been filthy... nikto Jan 2015 #2

Yes. We were right! calimary Jan 2015 #6

That's until the Kochs get their way. Kablooie Jan 2015 #5

I've had my array for just over 2 years... Javaman Jan 2015 #8

What was the total cost? grahamhgreen Jan 2015 #11

the upfront price was 18k BUT... Javaman Jan 2015 #14

Fantastic. That's like a 5 year payout to free electricity! grahamhgreen Jan 2015 #16

Well, ALEC better hurry up and make it illegal, then! KamaAina Jan 2015 #9

k n r ErikJ Jan 2015 #10

K&R! Omaha Steve Jan 2015 #12

Yes! marions ghost Jan 2015 #17

Would love to do it, kiva Jan 2015 #19

Do you have room in the yard? roody Jan 2015 #20

Unfortunately not, kiva Jan 2015 #21