$13 a month for heat and electricity. A tale of two solar converts
He opens it wondering, “OK, how did we do?” Since he had solar panels installed on the roof of his home in September, he’s doing pretty well. His bill for March: $13.12, which is the fee he pays to be connected to the New England power grid. That’s $13.12 a month for electricity and heat. In September, ReVision Energy, a solar company in Maine, installed 40 panels on Chase’s home and garage. The cost was $28,000 after a federal tax credit of 26%, Chase said. He also invested in two heat pumps to heat and cool his home, and a hybrid hot water heater, all powered by electricity he get...