Back in late December, soon after the winter solstice, my home went solar.
With average monthly electric bills of $250, my husband and I decided to harness the power of the sun by investing in panels that would use nature's energy. Todd Fanady with Ameco (www.AmecoSolar.com) helped us through the process, first analyzing our usage and then assessing our solar needs based on that information and the configuration of our roof. We went with a 27-panel, 3.75 kilowatt system. This plan was designed to offset our electric usage by 50% and get us into the cheapest price tiers.
In January, we officially turned on the system after we got the go-ahead from SCE.
A few weeks ago we received our first bill: $50! What a joy to see a $200 reduction. And to add to the excitement of having solar panels comes another obsession: watching the meter spin backwards--even on an overcast day.
To learn more about deciphering your electric bill (a first step before going solar), look for a new article coming this week, a Q & A interview with Todd Fanady. Will make an announcement when it's on LongBeachGreenGuide.com.
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