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Tx4obama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 10:51 PM Original message |
Costco To Sell Home Solar Panel Kits |
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inna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 11:04 PM Response to Original message |
1. cool |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 11:06 PM Response to Original message |
2. They already have them, link here: |
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truebrit71 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-18-11 12:52 PM Response to Reply #2 |
78. This one too...I get plenty of daily sun (when it shines that is) and would love to put it to use.. |
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freshwest (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 11:12 PM Response to Original message |
3. WTG! |
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slipslidingaway (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 11:14 PM Response to Original message |
4. knr nt |
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napi21 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 11:29 PM Response to Original message |
5. I'd love to convert to solar, but I jut can't justify the cost. |
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diane in sf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 12:03 AM Response to Reply #5 |
7. You might be able to get some tax breaks--also it's important to make your home |
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the_chinuk (240 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 07:48 PM Response to Reply #7 |
58. I don't need a tax break. I need enough income to buy that thing. |
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Maru Kitteh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 10:45 PM Response to Reply #58 |
70. +1 |
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Cleita (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 12:09 AM Response to Reply #5 |
9. In some districts the electric companies are offering |
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Lost-in-FL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 02:38 PM Response to Reply #9 |
44. In others, the electric companies want to monopolize the solar market |
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azul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 12:16 AM Response to Reply #5 |
10. Let's see your calculations. |
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leveymg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 06:51 AM Response to Reply #10 |
19. If Obama and the Fed had put the trillions wasted on Wall St into this, half the houses in America |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 07:17 PM Response to Reply #10 |
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TheMadMonk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 05:58 AM Response to Reply #5 |
18. Considering they come guaranteed for 20, you'll make break even. |
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cottonseed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 12:20 PM Response to Reply #5 |
30. I'm sure Walmart will come out with some Chinese ones soon at 1/4 the price. |
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oldbanjo (223 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 01:00 PM Response to Reply #30 |
36. Everything we buy will |
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bluestate10 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 03:44 PM Response to Reply #30 |
49. :-) nt |
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Lost-in-FL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 02:24 PM Response to Reply #5 |
43. That's what I thought but... |
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bluestate10 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 03:53 PM Response to Reply #43 |
50. Smart thinking on your part and an example of taking the lead to |
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Lost-in-FL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 05:20 PM Response to Reply #50 |
51. Thanks! |
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trud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 06:52 PM Response to Reply #43 |
54. strangely cold winter season |
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mrmpa (707 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 03:36 PM Response to Reply #5 |
47. I live in a condominium, the Association put a new roof on.. |
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HillbillyBob (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 10:37 PM Response to Reply #5 |
68. WE have cut our use by 3/4s but we get price hikes,You might be better served to |
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HillbillyBob (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 10:38 PM Response to Reply #5 |
69. Solar panels have a minimum life of at least 25 yrs |
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Lithos (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-15-11 11:32 PM Response to Original message |
6. Been thinking about it too |
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shanti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 12:05 AM Response to Original message |
8. solar generator |
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Kablooie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 01:30 AM Response to Original message |
11. If the payback gets down to 2 or 3 years I might go for it but 20 is way too long. |
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DCKit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 03:59 AM Response to Reply #11 |
17. Yeah, 'cause having free electricity after seven to fourteen years is just too long. |
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Kablooie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 11:18 AM Response to Reply #17 |
28. There was a fair Amount of damage but few aftershocks |
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DCKit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 11:40 AM Response to Reply #28 |
29. No way. I've run the numbers. |
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Kablooie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 12:30 PM Response to Reply #29 |
31. I've used online calculators, including incentives, and it's always over 10 years at least. |
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DCKit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 12:51 PM Response to Reply #31 |
35. That's with regular applliances and no conservation. |
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Kablooie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 03:41 PM Response to Reply #35 |
48. I just did a new calculation and it would cost $30,000 after rebates for 50% of our power. |
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DCKit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 07:45 PM Response to Reply #48 |
57. Wow, you use a lot of electricity. nt |
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Kablooie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-17-11 12:33 AM Response to Reply #57 |
71. It's the damn pool pump. I have a new energy efficient one and it's still a hog. |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 02:05 PM Response to Reply #17 |
40. It's an American mindset thing; we're all treained to never think beyond the |
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Xithras (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 10:06 PM Response to Reply #40 |
64. Of course. And the fact that the average American changes homes every 5-7 years... |
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azul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 10:24 AM Response to Reply #11 |
27. Look, the real cost savings is to your health. |
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Snoutport (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 02:18 PM Response to Reply #11 |
42. BUT...it would that value to your house if you sold it! |
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Warren DeMontague (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 02:04 AM Response to Original message |
12. They had the "Goalzero" guy there last week when I was there. |
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progressoid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 02:06 AM Response to Original message |
13. Some rebate incentives would be nice. Maybe we could take a little from the billions we give to oil |
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Thunderstruck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 02:21 AM Response to Reply #13 |
15. 30% Federal Tax Credit through 2016 if it survive the budget ax... |
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hobbit709 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 07:01 AM Response to Reply #15 |
21. Last year I paid $266 in taxes. |
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slackmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 10:00 PM Response to Reply #21 |
61. I believe you can carry the tax credit forward for up to five years |
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Thunderstruck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 02:13 AM Response to Original message |
14. The next time you think about buying a new car, remember that a solar power system |
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hobbit709 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 07:08 AM Response to Reply #14 |
22. But can I use the panels to get where I want to go. |
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paparush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 10:06 PM Response to Reply #14 |
65. Thank you for pointing this out. |
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Thunderstruck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-17-11 12:43 AM Response to Reply #65 |
73. You're welcome. That's how I like to put it in perspective for people. It actually costs less to |
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upi402 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 03:07 AM Response to Original message |
16. Check your utility Co. and state too. |
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hobbit709 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 06:56 AM Response to Original message |
20. I'd have to win the lottery first. |
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ProgressiveProfessor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 09:54 AM Response to Original message |
23. Most utilities require the connection to be made by a licensed electrician who |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 09:57 AM Response to Original message |
24. Fantastic! |
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hughee99 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 10:00 AM Response to Original message |
25. Will this drive other "mom-and-pop" solar companies out of business |
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azul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 10:16 AM Response to Reply #25 |
26. Probably not. |
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Lost-in-FL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 02:46 PM Response to Reply #25 |
45. I doubt that. |
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proud patriot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 12:35 PM Response to Original message |
32. AWESOME ! |
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Initech (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 12:45 PM Response to Original message |
33. Hypothetically could it be possible to outfit a gas-electric hybrid with solar panels? |
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valerief (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 12:47 PM Response to Original message |
34. Super super SUPER Cool! nt |
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Shagbark Hickory (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 01:03 PM Response to Original message |
37. Well, still kinda expensive. But retail distribution is a good start. |
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femrap (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 01:13 PM Response to Original message |
38. Thank you, Costco for |
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BrklynLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 01:18 PM Response to Original message |
39. Hope this is just the beginnning of a BIG trend.... |
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TNLib (683 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 02:16 PM Response to Original message |
41. Awesome! now I'll have find a person that can install them properly |
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Javaman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 02:49 PM Response to Original message |
46. I have been waiting for something like this for a very long time!ime |
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tinrobot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 05:40 PM Response to Original message |
52. The pricing is pretty competitive, actually. |
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customerserviceguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 06:52 PM Response to Original message |
53. The only problem is |
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WillyT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 06:54 PM Response to Original message |
55. Fantastic !!! - K & R !!! |
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fatbuckel (518 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 09:20 PM Response to Original message |
59. I can`t see on their site if these are made here or in China. |
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Robb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 10:03 PM Response to Reply #59 |
63. Apparently North America. I was wondering also: |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 09:49 PM Response to Original message |
60. Wouldn't it be nice if the government would SUBSIDIZE those? |
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slackmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 10:02 PM Response to Reply #60 |
62. I'm not rich, but I determined that with home equity financing a PV system could work for me |
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paparush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 10:09 PM Response to Reply #62 |
66. Rock on Slack! Rock on! |
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slackmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-16-11 10:12 PM Response to Reply #66 |
67. Thanks. I hope to inspire lots more people to do it. |
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Lost-in-FL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-17-11 09:22 AM Response to Reply #67 |
76. Ours too!!! |
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paparush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-18-11 12:50 PM Response to Reply #67 |
77. Hey Slack, I saw your pics. They look great. |
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tomm2thumbs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-17-11 02:55 AM Response to Reply #62 |
75. congrats - must feel great /nt |
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Zanzoobar (618 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-17-11 12:40 AM Response to Original message |
72. If it's anything like those almonds, I'll have to throw it out. |
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tomm2thumbs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-17-11 02:53 AM Response to Original message |
74. link to payback scenario |
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