Solar Design

Spoke this afternoon with Chris Jones at United Renewable to discuss the solar considerations we are making for the property. I had a number of questions such as:

• Is working with Co-op Electric Providers for a grid tie-back solution more or less difficult than working with big energy companies?
• Photovoltaic solar panels versus integrated solar cells
• Advantages/disadvantages of storing power onsite
• Solar hot water heaters
• State/Federal incentives? Overall costs?
• What services does United Renewable provide?

I came away from the conversation feeling pretty comfortable that I had found a good resource to help us with this project. I'm always interested in hearing about lessons learned from other residential home owners who have installed solar.

I really enjoy the research aspect of this project. More than anything, I want something that will reflect my family's needs. If anyone has any recommended blogs to read (preferably from other home owners), please feel free to share.