The biggest problem with EVs is the electricity source. They don’t want to build coal or natural gas because of CO2 emissions, like the gas they want to replace. As enamored as they are with wind and solar, those are not reliable for the wider grid. Hydrodynamic requires the right terrain and they don’t like the dams blocking the rivers. Geothermal works in some places but not most. That leaves nuclear power as the last best option.
On the subject of solar, I have been looking into getting it for my home and no one will call me back. Not a single installer within 100 miles has responded for weeks. WTF is going on with that?
That was my experience also. Out of ten or twelve phone calls and emails to installers in my area, one two called back, and only one followed through with an estimate.
However, perseverance was worth it. Now, we draw almost no net electricity from the grid except for the months from December to March, and with all the tax breaks, usage offset, and SRECs, the system will pay for itself in ten years.
If you're thinking about getting a solar system, DO NOT get sucked into solar panel financing. They offer deceptively attractive 25 year loans at 2%, but the real interest rate is much, much higher. The finance company will take all your tax credit, and charge both you and the installer a huge loan origination fee, with the result that you won't break even, if ever, for twenty-five years.
—” Not a single installer within 100 miles has responded for weeks. WTF is going on with that?”
My brother went 100% solar, his daytime output covers his night use, with net metering.
Now my son-in-law wants to try solar and asks me to dig into it for him.
I think the ringer on my landline is wearing out!!!
Seems to have a lot to do with the local utility agreement on buying back surplus power at retail rates.
My brother in Denver has a multi-year agreement with the utility and purchased a turnkey system.
Here in Illinois, the terms are subject to change and the monthly minimum charge, regardless of the meter.
Currently looking at a self-installed, small no return system.
If it works, we can expand.
Demand, available supply - all the above?