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Old 11-22-2020, 02:14 PM
 
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Are there any type of GIS maps that are available that could illustrate what parts of Connecticut are more viable for solar energy? I know there's been quite a bit of talk about how hot the housing market is but I've also heard talk about how poor the eversource response has been. Having this type of information I think would make it much easier to look at the long-term viability of housing stock. If you could put solar on a house I'd argue that should be able to boost the property value significantly
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Old 11-22-2020, 02:51 PM
 
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Check out "Project Sunroof" plenty of other similar sights. Some of these might not be up to date on shading/tree coverage. Mine isn't. Was looking at doing solar at my recently bought house. Passed as tax incentives have diminished slightly, might only be here til the current break ever point of say 7 years....
The flip side is figuring a Biden win, more advantageous tax Bennie's might be added, and do it myself lastly to save money.
Have UI here. That said as much as one could logically could justify a higher value for one's house with solar......not so sure it would materialize. Plenty think they are ugly, most realtors tell me it's of no consequence.
This could change especially in your area.
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Old 11-22-2020, 03:12 PM
 
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I had used Project Sunroof from Google. Also if you get quotes from any solar provider they can pretty accurately estimate how much you'll generate in a year using satellite imagery and the power others in your area have generated.

Also if you're looking to get it you should next year as the Fed tax credit will be at 22% (down from 26% this year), and will as of now go to 0% in 2022.
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Old 11-23-2020, 07:35 AM
 
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ArI know there's been quite a bit of talk about how hot the housing market is but I've also heard talk about how poor the eversource response has been.
Are you referring to storm related outages? Unless you have a battery backup your solar system will not power your house during a power outage.
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Old 11-23-2020, 09:28 AM
 
Location: Connecticut
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Our state is small. I don’t think there is enough of a difference across our state to warrant a map. Jay
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Old 11-23-2020, 12:40 PM
 
Location: Coastal Connecticut
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It’s not so much about region but roof orientation and obstructions. As mentioned, Project Sunroof is the standard. I did the Tesla panel subscription and am saving a significant amount of money.
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Old 11-24-2020, 07:29 PM
 
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It’s not so much about region but roof orientation and obstructions. As mentioned, Project Sunroof is the standard. I did the Tesla panel subscription and am saving a significant amount of money.
Are you leasing? If so when did you install. How big is your system.
Tesla has not claimed installs for $1.50/watt.
Thanks
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Old 11-25-2020, 09:18 AM
 
Location: Coastal Connecticut
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Are you leasing? If so when did you install. How big is your system.
Tesla has not claimed installs for $1.50/watt.
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It’s a subscription for the “medium” size at $100/month. No install or removal charge.

It generates on average about 1000kw per month.
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Old 11-25-2020, 04:31 PM
 
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It’s a subscription for the “medium” size at $100/month. No install or removal charge.

It generates on average about 1000kw per month.
Curious why not buy. But I guess short term your saving monthly with zero upfront cost.
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