Post by Logan on Mar 28, 2016 4:22:14 GMT -6
n December, the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada approved a price hike for most solar customers, tripling a fixed charge and slashing the value of credits solar customers can earn for sending excess electricity to the grid as part of a program known as net metering.
As a result, national rooftop solar companies SolarCity and Sunrun pulled sales and installation teams from the state, resulting in hundreds of layoffs. Customers were caught in the middle, left wondering whether converting to solar was worthwhile.
Here, we answer consumers’ questions.
From a financial standpoint, does it makes sense to install a solar system?
Most experts say no. But a number of local companies still offer installations.
Read more: lasvegassun.com/news/2016/mar/28/are-brighter-days-ahead-for-solar-customers/
As a result, national rooftop solar companies SolarCity and Sunrun pulled sales and installation teams from the state, resulting in hundreds of layoffs. Customers were caught in the middle, left wondering whether converting to solar was worthwhile.
Here, we answer consumers’ questions.
From a financial standpoint, does it makes sense to install a solar system?
Most experts say no. But a number of local companies still offer installations.
Read more: lasvegassun.com/news/2016/mar/28/are-brighter-days-ahead-for-solar-customers/