re: #60 Killgore Trout

Even with the subsidies (30% tax credit) it still doesn’t make financial sense.

Between state and federal programs, the entire house was solarized for free. I am talking about more than just the tax credit.

It does make sense for state and federal governments to do this because it takes tremendous strain off of the power grid. It is a win win win.

As to paying for themselves in 20 years, there are a lot of variables in such a calculation. Not every home is a good candidate for becoming solar. This is partially due to architecture and partially due to location and orientation of the roof.

Some homes pay for the installation in 5 years - particularly if they like to use a lot of AC in the summer.