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[DonTom]

Historically, how long does it take for retail rates to double? Looking online at averages it's about 25 years and that's about the same rate as inflation.

I doubt you're looking at PG&E for CA.

Also, see here.

"On average, Auburn, CA residents spend about $267 per month on electricity. That adds up to $3,204 per year.

That’s 47% higher than the national average electric bill of $2,179. The average electric rates in Auburn, CA cost 33 ¢/kilowatt-hour (kWh),"

But as I explained before, I wasn't doing this to save money. More for the frequent power outages there. However, those outages have not been so bad lately. But most of those are in midsummer. I also just like the idea.

I also expect it to be a worse deal moneywise in the middle of the winter when the days are shorter.

Part of the cost issue is my PG & E bills are much cheaper than most others in Auburn even without the solar because I am not there all the time. So the more juice I use there, the better deal it becomes. It's now closer to a flat rate I pay every month.

I am not charging my EVs enough at my Auburn home lately! I don't drive the cars often this time of year and I can often get my charges on my motorcycles at no cost to me between Reno and Auburn as well as many other places I ride to.

What surprises me the most about all this is how the number of places to provide a free AC charge station to the public is on the increase in CA as the price of the electricity goes up.

But at least now at my Auburn house, I can use more electricity without worrying about the bill increasing as much.

-Don- Reno, NV

 

[DonTom]

You should get estimates from another solar company. Get a couple and see what they say.

Yes, I am now trying to do that for my Reno house here.

-Don- Reno, NV