[ausev] Solar panels

[Josh Handel]

On Tue, Mar 3, 2009 at 8:07 AM, Chris Frandsen <learner at mac.com> wrote:

> Hi John:
> I put a 3Kw system on my parents house last April when we greened it
> before selling(it hasn't;-(
> Austin rebate is great and now with the 30% federal tax credit the
> actually cost is only about $2100.00.
> It is suggested that you clean them twice a year to keep the
> efficiency up. Yes, you need to get on the roof. It is not a difficult
> job if the  roof pitch is not too bad.
> If it is steep I suggest hiring a window washer. The install company
> did not offer a maintenance contract but most items are warranties for
> 25 years. And they are required to service these items as part of the
> certification with Austin Energy!
>
> The Austin rebate program is one of the best in the country and beats
> the heck out of Perdenales which doesn't offer any rebate. But in 5
> years we have only done 800 roof tops in Austin.
>
> Good Luck!
> Chris F
>
>
> On Mar 2, 2009, at 10:10 PM, John Allen wrote:
>
> > Brian or any other group member with solar panels,
> >   The recent stimulus package is making solar panels even more
> > affordable
> > which my wife and I are thinking about.  I had some questions about
> > maintenance.   Do you clean your panels?  And how often?  Do you get
> > up on
> > the roof?  Does the installation company have a maintenance contract
> > available?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > John
> >
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