The costs and benefits of solar energy

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1. I first installed solar panels and batteries about 1.5 years ago.

I live in Southern AZ. My spring, summer and fall electric bills are a small credit. I still had a winter bill of over $175. This past December I ordered more panels and one additional battery to try and become 100 percent independent. There is such a long lead time that the panels will arrive in June and not sure when the additional Tesla battery will show up so the Solar company is going to do the installation in stages. What gives me the most satisfaction is knowing we can get through a power outage during the desert heat if it becomes necessary. Last week the electric company guy knocked on the door and said the power would be out for 30 minutes or so. Everything worked and our power didn’t even blink when it went out and flipped to solar. Long story, I love it but I’m 60 and do not expect to see the cost benefit of going with solar but it sure provides a lot of piece of mind. I wouldn’t have a problem paying a fee to maintain the local power grid.