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> On Apr 21, 2015, at 2:40 PM, Andrew Strasfogel <astrasfo...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Amen, brother. > > > >> On Tue, Apr 21, 2015 at 12:20 PM, Curt Raymond <curtlud...@yahoo.com> wrote: >> >> Florida is one of the stupidest states in the union why would you be >> surprised? ;) >> The electric utilities need to realize that their mission is changing from >> "provider of electricity" to "provider of transmission medium" and learn >> how to bill that correctly. The increase in solar actually decreases strain >> on the grid, little places out on the ends of transmission lines are >> learning this and using it effectively. >> Like most disruptive technologies the big companies are resisting change... >> -Curt >> >> From: G Mann <g2ma...@gmail.com> >> To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >> Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2015 11:25 AM >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Solar Power Battle Puts Hawaii at Forefront of >> Worldwide Changes >> >> Some of the success with solar installation in Arizona is due to >> legislation that is solar friendly. >> >> For example, in AZ, a HOA may NOT refuse to allow solar panels on your >> roof. >> There are other nuances of law included in the legislation which restrain >> virtually any act that would come between the homeowner and his use of >> solar power. >> >> The result of this legislation has been very positive for the use of solar >> PV mounted on your roof. >> >> It seems strange to me that the "sunshine state of Florida" is restrictive. >> >>> On Tue, Apr 21, 2015 at 6:45 AM, Dan Penoff <d...@penoff.com> wrote: >>> >>> True, but that's what net-zero is. >>> >>> Also, due to things like building codes and insurance requirements, >>> putting a solar array on your roof can increase costs elsewhere. In my >>> case I would probably have to replace my roof, as it's coming up on the >>> point where it needs to be replaced, and as a result most reputable >>> contractors would not be willing to install a solar array until it was >>> done. The cost to R&R a solar array in order to replace the roof is >> pretty >>> significant. >>> >>> Homeowner's insurance would increase as well. Understand that homeowners >>> insurance in Florida can be very, very significant. At one time my >>> homeowner's insurance was over $3,000/year for a house valued at >> $185,000. >>> >>> Dan >>> >>> Sent from my iPad >>> >>>>> On Apr 20, 2015, at 1:40 PM, Craig <diese...@pisquared.net> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> On Mon, 20 Apr 2015 13:28:15 -0400 Dan Penoff <d...@penoff.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> In my area, the electric utility, TECO, only allows a limited number >> of >>>>> net-zero installs a year. If you don’t get into that group, which is >>>>> done at the beginning of the year on a lottery basis, too bad. >>>> >>>> Yes, but that is having a utility connection and solar panels, not >>>> standalone. >>>> >>>> >>>> Craig >>>> >>>> _______________________________________ >>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>> >>>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>>> >>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> >>> >>> _______________________________________ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
