Comments on: A “WOW” Idea For Making Solar Energy Actually Affordable For Homeowners

By: Craig Amstutz

Craig Amstutz — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 01:55:51 +0000

Very informative blog. I will return.

By: William Johnson

William Johnson — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 03:51:33 +0000

Ira, I plan on selling this home in about 2 years but when I get a new one, I will be making that determination that it most likely be worthwhile even if I have to pay 100% upfront to install it. I did like the Berkley idea and can see how it could benefit so many. Thank You for commenting.

By: Ira Serkes

Ira Serkes — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:04:17 +0000

We installed a 24 panel photovoltaic system… with battery backup.. two years ago, and now generate almost all the electricity we need!

The usual question? “What’s the payout”

My estimate… 8-10 years.

But the real answer is “It doesn’t matter!”

Why?

Because the savings in electricity would pay the loan down.

Let’s say you borrowed the money to install the system. You’d probably save enough in electricity to pay all the interest.. and to also pay the loan down.

So… if you think you’ll be in your home for at least 8 years… just do it.

You’ll be glad you did.. and so will the environment.

Here’s what our roof looks like – we traded off aesthetics for efficiency, and installed the panels so they’d be less obtrusive from the street.

http://serkes.blogspot.com/search?q=independence+day

Ira Serkes