Comments on: SolarCity Reviews: To Solar, or Not to Solar?

By: J. Money

J. Money — Sun, 13 Jul 2014 01:41:30 +0000

I actually ended up moving out of town and now the place is a rental. So even more glad I didn’t pull the trigger, even though I would still like solar at some point in the future.

By: freddy

freddy — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 21:15:42 +0000

don’t do it, dude. It’s a total rip off. On the hook for twenty years?! Are you nuts?

By: J. Money

J. Money — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 01:16:45 +0000

In reply to c. Something to consider!! Hadn't ever thought of that before actually...

By: c

Sat, 02 Mar 2013 21:12:28 +0000

In reply to Money Infant. I am not certain but I did read something the other day when researching solar power in S. Calif that you would not have power when the power goes out unless you had added equipment not typically provided with a solar panel install. So if that is important to you, that would be a question to make sure to ask.

By: J. Money

J. Money — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:39:37 +0000

We def. gotta work on the environment stuff, yes. I’m hoping my next home will be a great one to start implementing this type of stuff – I’m fascinated by it all!

By: J. Money

J. Money — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:38:11 +0000

In reply to Jon. Oh man, I didn't even think of snow and all that stuff, haha... lots to this solar stuff!

By: Brice Esch

Brice Esch — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 21:59:10 +0000

I agree, but we all need to realise that adding Solar in their home is an asset that will raise the future valuation of their residence if / when they come to a decision to sell. With the environment the way it is going we cannot disregard any product or service that presents no cost power at no cost to both the consumer and more importantly the environment!

By: Jon

Jon — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 07:44:59 +0000

I live in Northern Michigan. Very sad I cannot find a solution like this for me I know it snows and the panels will get covered however the solution to this is easy add a clear heated layer this would melt any snow.

Guess I’m out… sadly

By: J. Money

J. Money — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 22:12:20 +0000

Hey Paul, those are all great questions – which I have no idea about ;) I do know there are other companies out there that offer solar panel leasing and buying though for sure, I just haven’t researched them. I bet some Google searching will get you some good answers. Sorry I can’t help more!

By: Paul

Paul — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:22:26 +0000

So if I understand this lease situation correctly, Solar City has nothing to do with the relationship with the local energy provider—in may case, SoCal Edison—who will pay me for producing more energy than I consume, i.e. “banking.” And this will, in turn, help offset the monthly Solar City bill, correct? And btw, SC surely is not the only company providing this sort of 0% down long term lease option, yes?

Also, anyone know of a website that provides info on what the energy buyback rates are, company by company?

Thanks for all the info!! Paul