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While adding solar will definitely lower your electric bill, the initial cost may be cost prohibitive to many customers. One has to ask themselves the following questions: 1) Have I considered the initial cost? 2) Have I considered the cost for the upkeep of the system? 3) Has the technology slowed to the point that the panels aren’t getting more efficient? 4)Are my numbers correct for my cost payback analysis, and what if my power provider changes their rate structure? 5)Have I done everything I already can to lower my electric bill (change bulbs to LED, service my appliances, etc.)?
We applaud all customers who want to lower their carbon footprint and green power will certainly help. Make sure to check out the programs that are offered by your power provider. AMU offers all customers the ability to choose how much green power they want to purchase from us. By paying extra for the green power you can designate whether part or all of your power is through renewables and you won’t have the costs associated with upkeep of your system.
Not at this time. All power providers must supply 25% of their power through renewable resources by the year 2025. AMU, along with a number of other Public Power providers in the area, already deliver more renewable power than the 25% required by the legislation. In our opinion it is more cost effective to have a collaborative purchase power agreement with other Public Power providers so that we are better able to maintain the integrity of the Nation’s electrical grid.
There are four questions we recommend you ask: 1) How long have you been installing solar projects under your current name? 2) Do you have a professional registered engineer sign off on all submittals? 3) What kind of warranty do you offer? 4) How many installations have you completed?