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How much would this cost to lease?? Saleem

Hello, One quick clarification on the federal rebate -- is it 30% off the total cost or is it 30% of the total cost less state rebates and other incentives. I am specially interested in hearing from people who have installed the system and successfully gotten the deduction when they did their...

Hello, Curious to hear opinions on the topic....I would like to believe yes but I think the answer is a no.... Saleem

Hello, So far one installer (Solar City) has said Solar will not work out for me due to trees. One said I might have to cut a few trees. Another said it is good. But none has actually visited the site yet!! I do have a quote for $3.5/Watt in Connecticut before rebates (Encon). For a 10kW...

Hello, Another issue is how can I independently verify that the system will produce as much power as the installer claims....of course the amount of energy produced will affect the payback period. Saleem

Hello, How do these manufacturers know that there LEDs will last 20 years?? Do the energy savings warrant the higher cost? Saleem

Hello, Please can you explain the rationale behind "If you are going to move in a few years, use the Fronius. If you plan on staying, Enphase M215." Thanks, Saleem

Hello, Is it worth swapping out my incandescents for CFLs or LEDs?? I hear these things do not last anywhere as long as advertized and some don't even last longer than incandescents. Thanks, Saleem

The quote I have from them is for a 9.36 kW system with 39 panels. Cost is $3.5 / watt. The panels are SolarWorld 240 Inverter is Fronius Saleem

Hello, They seem to be using some Fronuis Inverter. Question is what is the difference in a system that uses a micro inverter instead in terms of cost and performance?? Saleem

Hello, Curious to hear comments about -- http://solarizect.com/our-towns/solarize-westport/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Also opinion on lease vs buy... Saleem

Hello, Curious to hear comments about -- http://solarizect.com/our-towns/solarize-westport/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Also opinion on lease vs buy... Saleem

Any guess as to how much this would cost?? If the price is right, we would live to have this to complement the leaf?? Will the generator be sufficient to power the home as well?? Saleem

Hello, I know Volt has a concept SUV that can do 30 miles on Electric and then goes gas. This would be a really nice complement to my Nissan Leaf. I wonder if there are any other SUVs that can do 30 miles or so on Electric and then go on gas?? Saleem

Generator can power the motor directly instead of charging the battery. This is what happens in the Volt. But one possibility is that you rent the generator from your Nissan dealer and then return it after that long trip. So you don't pay for it when you buy the leaf. Saleem