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OAITW r.2.0

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5. Will add more panels, if needed, but I think I export enough to CMP for free,

Reply to Woodwizard (Reply #4)

Fri Sep 23, 2022, 08:17 PM

Sep 2022

I can use that extra energy to keep my hot water, hot. CMP (Central Maine Power) would like to see folks stop connecting their solar panels to the grid, but have no problem charging $15/mo to hook into what I thought was a public utility grid. And they don't need to make huge investments in added, centralized capacity.

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1st night with the Fall 2022 Woodstove start. [View all] OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2022 OP

Mmmmm love a wood stove Jade Fox Sep 2022 #1

Been heating wih wood for 30 something years. Woodwizard Sep 2022 #2

Decided to wean myself off oil. OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2022 #3

Have had solar since 2014 Woodwizard Sep 2022 #4

Will add more panels, if needed, but I think I export enough to CMP for free, OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2022 #5

Do you have net metering? Woodwizard Sep 2022 #6

I think the grid is owned by the users because it's a utility. OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2022 #7