Comments for sunnysidesolarcolorado.com Blog http://sunnysidesolarcolorado.com/blog What's new in Renewable Energy! Fri, 29 Apr 2011 19:17:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 Comment on Xcel pulls the plug on SolarRewards by Steve http://sunnysidesolarcolorado.com/blog/2011/02/19/xcel-pulls-the-plug-on-solarrewards/comment-page-1/#comment-4356 Steve Fri, 29 Apr 2011 19:17:19 +0000 http://sunnysidesolarcolorado.com/blog/?p=39#comment-4356 To make matters worse, they just implemented a mandatory "Fair Share RESA" charge for all residential solar installations ranging from $1 to $4/month based on the size of your solar system. This starts June 1st, 2011. So more money will flow into the program while they pay out less. Sounds like a money grab to me!!! Steve To make matters worse, they just implemented a mandatory “Fair Share RESA” charge for all residential solar installations ranging from $1 to $4/month based on the size of your solar system. This starts June 1st, 2011.

So more money will flow into the program while they pay out less.

Sounds like a money grab to me!!!

Steve

]]> Comment on Xcel pulls the plug on SolarRewards by Lien Beckerdite http://sunnysidesolarcolorado.com/blog/2011/02/19/xcel-pulls-the-plug-on-solarrewards/comment-page-1/#comment-4129 Lien Beckerdite Fri, 08 Apr 2011 08:21:20 +0000 http://sunnysidesolarcolorado.com/blog/?p=39#comment-4129 I need to i would have been a little leary of all hype happening around solar. After exploring a number of programs and buy options my spouse and i chose to take the plunge. We wound up getting solar without money down and then we immediatly started saving cash the 1st month is was installed. I have to admit that this benefits associated with solar seem to be real and I am very happy we made a decision to move forward with it. I need to i would have been a little leary of all hype happening around solar. After exploring a number of programs and buy options my spouse and i chose to take the plunge. We wound up getting solar without money down and then we immediatly started saving cash the 1st month is was installed. I have to admit that this benefits associated with solar seem to be real and I am very happy we made a decision to move forward with it.

]]> Comment on Black Hills Energy by Jack Perisich http://sunnysidesolarcolorado.com/blog/2010/10/25/black-hills-energy/comment-page-1/#comment-2484 Jack Perisich Sun, 07 Nov 2010 06:34:44 +0000 http://sunnysidesolarcolorado.com/blog/?p=36#comment-2484 Wow we were ordering the solar panels and had to stop. We need to have this program started up again. As a home owner we need the rebate to justify the expense. Without the rebate we are not going to be able to install our solar array. Wow we were ordering the solar panels and had to stop. We need to have this program started up again. As a home owner we need the rebate to justify the expense. Without the rebate we are not going to be able to install our solar array.

]]> Comment on Xcel offers rollover option for PV owners by Administrator http://sunnysidesolarcolorado.com/blog/2009/10/02/xcel-offers-rollover-option-for-pv-owners/comment-page-1/#comment-1412 Administrator Sun, 28 Mar 2010 18:27:36 +0000 http://sunnysidesolarcolorado.com/blog/2009/10/02/xcel-offers-rollover-option-for-pv-owners/#comment-1412 Thank you. I try to blog information that is relevant and useful. Thank you. I try to blog information that is relevant and useful.

]]> Comment on Xcel offers rollover option for PV owners by solar panels uk http://sunnysidesolarcolorado.com/blog/2009/10/02/xcel-offers-rollover-option-for-pv-owners/comment-page-1/#comment-1411 solar panels uk Sun, 28 Mar 2010 17:56:42 +0000 http://sunnysidesolarcolorado.com/blog/2009/10/02/xcel-offers-rollover-option-for-pv-owners/#comment-1411 I am unable to believe the quantity of good content which exist on this specific website. Your website is extremely appealing and pulls people straight in, the articles tend to be perfect quality and are really professionally written. I have noticed too many of these sites where it looks like they pay an 8-10 yr old to do the writing - Not this place. Your website is definitely the top that i have found in a long while. I am unable to believe the quantity of good content which exist on this specific website. Your website is extremely appealing and pulls people straight in, the articles tend to be perfect quality and are really professionally written. I have noticed too many of these sites where it looks like they pay an 8-10 yr old to do the writing – Not this place. Your website is definitely the top that i have found in a long while.

]]> Comment on Xcel increases RESA (renewable energy standard adjustment) by Administrator http://sunnysidesolarcolorado.com/blog/2008/12/03/xcel-increases-resa-renewable-energy-standard-adjustment/comment-page-1/#comment-1381 Administrator Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:48:43 +0000 http://sunnysidesolarcolorado.com/blog/2008/12/03/xcel-increases-resa-renewable-energy-standard-adjustment/#comment-1381 My most recent calculation of the variable rate is 9.41 cents per kWh (winter) and 9.73 cents (summer). The fixed charge per month is $9.86. This charge includes Service and Facility ($6.25), GRSA ($2.81), RESA ($0.19), franchise fees and sales tax. My most recent calculation of the variable rate is 9.41 cents per kWh (winter) and 9.73 cents (summer). The fixed charge per month is $9.86. This charge includes Service and Facility ($6.25), GRSA ($2.81), RESA ($0.19), franchise fees and sales tax.

]]> Comment on Xcel increases RESA (renewable energy standard adjustment) by gharter http://sunnysidesolarcolorado.com/blog/2008/12/03/xcel-increases-resa-renewable-energy-standard-adjustment/comment-page-1/#comment-1330 gharter Wed, 09 Dec 2009 22:32:38 +0000 http://sunnysidesolarcolorado.com/blog/2008/12/03/xcel-increases-resa-renewable-energy-standard-adjustment/#comment-1330 What is the currnet rate? What is the currnet rate?

]]> Comment on Solar*Rewards Program update by gary http://sunnysidesolarcolorado.com/blog/2009/01/12/solarrewards-program-update/comment-page-1/#comment-1206 gary Fri, 02 Oct 2009 04:46:13 +0000 http://sunnysidesolarcolorado.com/blog/2009/01/12/solarrewards-program-update/#comment-1206 Xcel now offers the option of rolling over any excess energy at the end of the year into 2010. All PV owners will receive a letter explaining the option and providing the opportunity to sign up for the rollover option. Xcel now offers the option of rolling over any excess energy at the end of the year into 2010. All PV owners will receive a letter explaining the option and providing the opportunity to sign up for the rollover option.

]]> Comment on Solar*Rewards Program update by gary http://sunnysidesolarcolorado.com/blog/2009/01/12/solarrewards-program-update/comment-page-1/#comment-461 gary Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:29:23 +0000 http://sunnysidesolarcolorado.com/blog/2009/01/12/solarrewards-program-update/#comment-461 XCEL proposes Net Metering Charge Along with a new rate increase that Xcel is proposing to the PUC, Xcel is requesting that Net Metering Customers pay an extra facilities charge. The details are not available yet, but they estimate it will cost each NetMetered customer $22 per yearfor a 4.5 Kw solar electric system.The charge will be granfathered to all existing customers with an interconnect agreement with Xcel! Of course, COSEIA members and residential customers are amazed by the lack of judgement by Xcel management. This will create an uproar! XCEL proposes Net Metering Charge
Along with a new rate increase that Xcel is proposing to the PUC, Xcel is requesting that Net Metering Customers pay an extra facilities charge. The details are not available yet, but they estimate it will cost each NetMetered customer $22 per yearfor a 4.5 Kw solar electric system.The charge will be granfathered to all existing customers with an interconnect agreement with Xcel!
Of course, COSEIA members and residential customers are amazed by the lack of judgement by Xcel management. This will create an uproar!

]]> Comment on Solar*Rewards Program update by gary http://sunnysidesolarcolorado.com/blog/2009/01/12/solarrewards-program-update/comment-page-1/#comment-460 gary Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:28:17 +0000 http://sunnysidesolarcolorado.com/blog/2009/01/12/solarrewards-program-update/#comment-460 Xcel offers Rollover Credit for Excess Energy The good news from Xcel's meeting with COSEIA last week is the announcement of a rollover option for Solar electric customers. Customers can sign up for this plan in September, and roll over any excess energy generated by the end of the year (December 31) into 2010. This means instead of selling the excess to Xcel a the end of the year for about 4.8 cents/kwh, customers can use this excess energy in January and February when solar generation does not meet usage. Using energy at 9.7 cents per kwh instead of selling at 4.8 cents per kwh makes financial sense to customers keen on system payback. Xcel offers Rollover Credit for Excess Energy
The good news from Xcel’s meeting with COSEIA last week is the announcement of a rollover option for Solar electric customers. Customers can sign up for this plan in September, and roll over any excess energy generated by the end of the year (December 31) into 2010. This means instead of selling the excess to Xcel a the end of the year for about 4.8 cents/kwh, customers can use this excess energy in January and February when solar generation does not meet usage. Using energy at 9.7 cents per kwh instead of selling at 4.8 cents per kwh makes financial sense to customers keen on system payback.

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