PG&E Corp. will partner with SunRun Inc. to create a new firm to finance the installation of solar energy sytems on approximately 3,500 houses in Arizona, California, Colorado, Massachusetts and New Jersey. Customers must commit to using the system for twenty years at a higher rate ($.20 per KWH) . Of course, the homes will use less energy. The firm will perform all maintenance.
Is this a good deal? Time will tell. But it is obvious that there is progress with new innovations toward reducing our dependence on foreign oil.
Homebuilder advice: if you are considering solar panels on your roof for any reason, have a licensed roofer inspect the attachments to your roof before writing your last check. Every panel has four penetrations into the roof. You want to do your best to prevent leaks.
Dick Stier
Designer / Builder
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