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Hello everyone, I am seeking for feedback on these quotes I have recently received. I couldn't find comparable posts in my area or with similar system sizes. As far as I understand, the efficiency of the system and its size are interrelated, so the most important factor is the estimated annual power generation? (I am still very new in this) I'm working with QuoteMatch as I saw a good review and just went with it. My last monthly bill was 400kWh and about $150. I anticipate that my usage will remain the same or even decrease, considering that we've been using the AC more frequently lately. Additionally, we own couple EVs, but mostly charge them at work.
Elevation- 2.92 kW (4,034.7 kWh estimated annual production). After factoring in incentives and financing at a rate of 0.99% for 20 years, the total cost would be $12,538.80, with a monthly payment of $57.60.
Palmetto Solar - 2.84 kW (4,342.5 kWh estimated annual production). After considering incentives and financing at a rate of 0.99% for 25 years, the total cost would be $13,633.20, with a monthly payment of $51.30. This plan also includes maintenance and monitoring for 25 years, along with a guarantee of 90% energy production. The first quote does not provide these additional benefits.
I was looking into Tesla's offerings, they quote around $10k with 5% financing for a ~5 kW system. Although the monthly payments are higher, it seems more cost-effective in the long run. However, I'm hesitant about choosing Tesla, despite their significantly lower cash price for panels.
Are there any other factors I should take into account?
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--the City Attorney will submit their proposal to vastly increase the agency's power to bring civil suits and injunctions to enforce Oakland, state and federal law. It might not get any discussion at all, since it's on the Consent [i.e., bulk vote] calendar. Another thing that will get short shrift is the Budget Advisory Commission's recommendations on 23-25 budget, some very controversial and unprecedented recs in their including, bring OPD staffing to 678, and critiquing the inflation of OPD bonuses and salaries as one of the most impactful issues to budget deficit.
--Council will consider legislation that would ban cannabis cultivation in live work spaces, brought out by an extremely bad experience Oakland Cannery live-work tenants had with a landlord seeking to turn the site into a cannabis factory.
-- EBRHA, the landlord lobbying group that bedeviled council with brazen performative shut downs over the eviction moratorium ending legislation is still being considered for a City grant to counsel low income landlords for rent board hearings.
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