04/17/2014
Anonymous
Christmas in March<br /><br />For the past several years, I have casually considered Solar Panel for my home. Each time a friend spoke of his meter going backwards and how much he was saving, I renewed my efforts, but was then thwarted by the lingo, the technology and many financing options/issues. I was also concerned by all of the “Johnny-Come-Lately†experts now selling Solar systems. Who could you trust?<br /><br />So, in November I finally decided to get serious. I decided to trust the decision of a smart and meticulous friend. I contacted Triple Line's President and spoke with him. Jeff was helpful in educating me and instilling confidence that his company was the right one to do business with.<br /><br />Buying a Solar system is a lot of highs and lows. First you decide to do something and then you have to wade through the paper work. Then you wait for the materials to come in and suddenly it is installed. That is followed by more waiting until the bureaucracy gets through inspections, paperwork, and approvals. Actually, I had nothing to do, but the wait is frustrating.<br /><br />Then the phone rings and it is PTO (permission to operate) Day. Then you get to throw the switch, turn it on and watch your meter going backwards.<br /><br />SunPower has a great Website and mobile App that shows a chart of the energy that is being generated every hour. It is addictive and fun to watch the sun come up and move the hourly bar charts throughout the day.<br /><br />It has been a month now and my small, 20 panel, SunPower system has generated 50% more Kilo watt hours (kWh) of electricity than I have been using everyday. Today I got my electric bill from SCE and it was for $1.71 and on the last page it showed that they owe me $77.50 for excess power generated.<br /><br />I can hardly wait until the long hot summer days are upon us to see the savings. <br /><br />Another benefit is that I can tell all of the solar telemarketers that I already have a system and PLEASE DO NOT CALL AGAIN.<br /><br />R J Walther