TheMadNucleus
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I Live in Westchester County in New York. I have 2 engineering degrees and love DIY stuff, but New York is making it increasingly difficult for anyone with serious skills in home building/renovation. I added a 1300 square foot extension onto my last house, about 15 years ago. I had the foundation done by a contractor and the basic shell to Tyvek - no interior work. I took it from there. Electric, Plumbing, Sheetrock, Interior framing, insulation, siding, tiling etc. And I had all of my work inspected and approved by the town for final C.O. But things have changed since then. New York now prohibits home owners from doing any significant work on their homes unless they are licensed in the discipline required. I don't mind having my work inspected but I am unhappy with these turn of events.
Something even more concerning for Solar folks - The power authority in NY that sets the regulations for the electric utilities have provide the electric companies to:
1.) Charge homes using solar panels a special fee - a "Lost Revenue Fee". This is like Home De[pot charging you a fee for shopping at Lowes
2.) End specific Net metering and switch to a credit system where the electric company sets the credits earned based on their revenue - not exactly the KWH's you return to the grid.
I think the major utility, in the long run, simply will not allow folks to exit from the grid system.
Happy to hear anyone's reflections, experiences, and/or thoughts.
TMN
Something even more concerning for Solar folks - The power authority in NY that sets the regulations for the electric utilities have provide the electric companies to:
1.) Charge homes using solar panels a special fee - a "Lost Revenue Fee". This is like Home De[pot charging you a fee for shopping at Lowes
2.) End specific Net metering and switch to a credit system where the electric company sets the credits earned based on their revenue - not exactly the KWH's you return to the grid.
I think the major utility, in the long run, simply will not allow folks to exit from the grid system.
Happy to hear anyone's reflections, experiences, and/or thoughts.
TMN