70% of Americans Support Solar Mandate on New Homes

Re:70% of Americans Support Solar Mandate on New Homes by toomuchtodo on Sunday February 23, 2020 @04:16PM (#22399572)

I'm not ignoring the maintenance cost, I'm saying it doesn't exist. I'm also saying the math works already in your state at your energy cost. If you want to argue, let's argue over facts.

I'm not sure what state you're in, but several states prohibit an HOA by law from preventing you from installing rooftop solar. You should check if your state has such legislation, and if not, champion it. I'll even do it for you if you don't want to spend the time (until I can get federal legislation passed).

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Re:70% of Americans Support Solar Mandate on New Homes by m0zg on Sunday February 23, 2020 @04:23PM (#22399625)

>> I'm saying it doesn't exist

Top hit on Google: "Solar panels generally require very little maintenance. They are very durable and should last around 25-30 years with no maintenance. The only maintenance you should need to perform is to wash them clean of dirt and dust two to four times a year, which you can easily do with a garden hose."

Sounds expensive, if panels are installed on the roof. And you can't wash off pollen by just casually spraying it with a "garden hose".

HomeAdvisor quotes $100-350 a pop. As a homeowner I'd expect the actual cost to be closer to the upper end of the range. Tradesmen won't get out of bed in the morning for less than $200. To wash windows in my house from outside only is $300.

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