home solar and generous SRECs programs back then were the only reason my dad considered it in 2008, for instance. And that was on the Shore.
Schools are a whole separate mess; frankly school boards in NJ often were lucky to pass bond referenda at all in the 90s and 00s even in wealthy districts.
Schools are a whole separate mess; frankly school boards in NJ often were lucky to pass bond referenda at all in the 90s and 00s even in wealthy districts.
October 12, 2026 at 11:18 PM
home solar and generous SRECs programs back then were the only reason my dad considered it in 2008, for instance. And that was on the Shore.
Schools are a whole separate mess; frankly school boards in NJ often were lucky to pass bond referenda at all in the 90s and 00s even in wealthy districts.
Schools are a whole separate mess; frankly school boards in NJ often were lucky to pass bond referenda at all in the 90s and 00s even in wealthy districts.
Ten years of solar generation
55 MWh
Even in Massachusetts we make 500 kWh/month for half the year.
We're at break even based on electricity, SRECs and tax credits. And that's based on 2016 exorbitant costs to buy and install.
Celebrate the wins 🎉
55 MWh
Even in Massachusetts we make 500 kWh/month for half the year.
We're at break even based on electricity, SRECs and tax credits. And that's based on 2016 exorbitant costs to buy and install.
Celebrate the wins 🎉
September 19, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Ten years of solar generation
55 MWh
Even in Massachusetts we make 500 kWh/month for half the year.
We're at break even based on electricity, SRECs and tax credits. And that's based on 2016 exorbitant costs to buy and install.
Celebrate the wins 🎉
55 MWh
Even in Massachusetts we make 500 kWh/month for half the year.
We're at break even based on electricity, SRECs and tax credits. And that's based on 2016 exorbitant costs to buy and install.
Celebrate the wins 🎉
We also bought PV about 5 years ago. No batteries, but our monthly E-bill is $8 for the connection to the grid. We are net exporters even driving 2 PHEVs. And we collect very modest SRECS. We considered it a no brainer and the least we could do since we have a suitable rooftop.
September 2, 2026 at 2:26 PM
We also bought PV about 5 years ago. No batteries, but our monthly E-bill is $8 for the connection to the grid. We are net exporters even driving 2 PHEVs. And we collect very modest SRECS. We considered it a no brainer and the least we could do since we have a suitable rooftop.
Got our roof outfitted 4 years ago or so. It’s already near halfway to paying for itself thanks to governtn rebate, SRECs and rising energy prices. Do it if you can
August 26, 2026 at 2:38 AM
Got our roof outfitted 4 years ago or so. It’s already near halfway to paying for itself thanks to governtn rebate, SRECs and rising energy prices. Do it if you can
Our solar panels paid for themselves in tax breaks and SRECs in less than 2 years. It's all gravy now.
March 13, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Our solar panels paid for themselves in tax breaks and SRECs in less than 2 years. It's all gravy now.
In case there was any doubt that @ConstellationEG considers "Confidential Attachment 9" (related to certifying out-of-state SRECs) confidential:
November 24, 2024 at 1:02 AM
In case there was any doubt that @ConstellationEG considers "Confidential Attachment 9" (related to certifying out-of-state SRECs) confidential:
“The real advantage of a HP over a trad. air conditioner is realized during heating season, when it replaces fossil-fuel heating and, if powered by 100% green⚡️,reduces carbon emissions that otherwise contribute to warming the Gulf of Maine, regardless of who owns the SRECS.”
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July 12, 2026 at 1:54 PM
“The real advantage of a HP over a trad. air conditioner is realized during heating season, when it replaces fossil-fuel heating and, if powered by 100% green⚡️,reduces carbon emissions that otherwise contribute to warming the Gulf of Maine, regardless of who owns the SRECS.”
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Fight spiking oil/gas prices by transitioning your residence to Net Zero&New Appliances,(Heat Pumps:mini-splits/hot water/clothes dryer),EV w 2-way charging/battery backup,Induction stovetop,Solar panels & 100% green electric (3-yr-priced municipal aggregation/SRECs)
Fight spiking oil/gas prices by transitioning your residence to Net Zero&New Appliances,(Heat Pumps:mini-splits/hot water/clothes dryer),EV w 2-way charging/battery backup,Induction stovetop,Solar panels & 100% green electric (3-yr-priced municipal aggregation/SRECs)
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Fight spiking oil/gas prices by transitioning your residence to Net Zero&New Appliances,(Heat Pumps:mini-splits/hot water/clothes dryer),EV w 2-way charging/battery backup,Induction stovetop,Solar panels & 100% green electric (3-yr-priced municipal aggregation/SRECs)
Fight spiking oil/gas prices by transitioning your residence to Net Zero&New Appliances,(Heat Pumps:mini-splits/hot water/clothes dryer),EV w 2-way charging/battery backup,Induction stovetop,Solar panels & 100% green electric (3-yr-priced municipal aggregation/SRECs)
we also get annual SRECs which also compensates for the cost. And you can’t ignore the 30% tax break in year one. Net metering makes it all easier of course
May 12, 2024 at 5:20 AM
we also get annual SRECs which also compensates for the cost. And you can’t ignore the 30% tax break in year one. Net metering makes it all easier of course
Without monitoring polluters, how will they know if they have to buy carbon credits to offset their emissions?
What fallout will this cause the solar power generation industry, and those who have installed solar and now collect SRECs for selling carbon credits?
What fallout will this cause the solar power generation industry, and those who have installed solar and now collect SRECs for selling carbon credits?
April 10, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Without monitoring polluters, how will they know if they have to buy carbon credits to offset their emissions?
What fallout will this cause the solar power generation industry, and those who have installed solar and now collect SRECs for selling carbon credits?
What fallout will this cause the solar power generation industry, and those who have installed solar and now collect SRECs for selling carbon credits?
Installed Nov 2016. Paid by savings and SRecs in 7yrs. Now actually making a profit.
April 5, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Installed Nov 2016. Paid by savings and SRecs in 7yrs. Now actually making a profit.
Best decision we made back in 2016. Postponed other more pretty remodeling (kitchen, baths) in our old house and installed solar panels shortly after replacing the roof. Between electric savings and SRECs the panels have not only paid for themselves but we are actually making money even with 2 EVs.
April 4, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Best decision we made back in 2016. Postponed other more pretty remodeling (kitchen, baths) in our old house and installed solar panels shortly after replacing the roof. Between electric savings and SRECs the panels have not only paid for themselves but we are actually making money even with 2 EVs.
I was thinking more financial engineering scams. I don't see a lot of over provisioning in NJ. I was told I couldn't go over 95% my three year average.
Things like weird leases, balloon terms, and the financing company taking a cut off the SRECs
Things like weird leases, balloon terms, and the financing company taking a cut off the SRECs
September 8, 2025 at 7:28 PM
I was thinking more financial engineering scams. I don't see a lot of over provisioning in NJ. I was told I couldn't go over 95% my three year average.
Things like weird leases, balloon terms, and the financing company taking a cut off the SRECs
Things like weird leases, balloon terms, and the financing company taking a cut off the SRECs
Do folks sell their SRECs (Solar Renewable Energy Credits)? If you own the panels, you can sell these in states that do cap and trade. In MD, it is about $40/MWh. Our panels produce about 1MWh/month so this covers our $8 grid cost handily. Hmm, do I have to report my net power usage as income? 😊
June 13, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Do folks sell their SRECs (Solar Renewable Energy Credits)? If you own the panels, you can sell these in states that do cap and trade. In MD, it is about $40/MWh. Our panels produce about 1MWh/month so this covers our $8 grid cost handily. Hmm, do I have to report my net power usage as income? 😊
SRECs from distributed solar are an accounting scam. If you sell your SRECs, then your electricity use is just as polluting as the grid. Your solar is not powering your house, it is reducing the amount of solar somebody else has to install in your state.
January 31, 2026 at 2:13 PM
SRECs from distributed solar are an accounting scam. If you sell your SRECs, then your electricity use is just as polluting as the grid. Your solar is not powering your house, it is reducing the amount of solar somebody else has to install in your state.
RAV4 Prime and Prius prime owner who also has PV. I'm a net exporter so my power bill is $8/mo to be connected to the grid. I also receive about $20/mo for my sRECs. I use a 220 volt cable in my driveway which fully charges either car in 2.5-4 hours. Virtually all my local driving is in EV mode.
November 24, 2025 at 3:38 AM
RAV4 Prime and Prius prime owner who also has PV. I'm a net exporter so my power bill is $8/mo to be connected to the grid. I also receive about $20/mo for my sRECs. I use a 220 volt cable in my driveway which fully charges either car in 2.5-4 hours. Virtually all my local driving is in EV mode.
While rarely does the cost of polluting the environment & atmosphere get valued. There are smart incentives- solar renewable energy credits or SRECs, on much of the east coast & New England, for each kWh of carbon free power. Sell them on open market & we've valued at least that part.
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July 11, 2026 at 8:11 PM
While rarely does the cost of polluting the environment & atmosphere get valued. There are smart incentives- solar renewable energy credits or SRECs, on much of the east coast & New England, for each kWh of carbon free power. Sell them on open market & we've valued at least that part.
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Same. And in DC, they pay you SRECs so we make money with our solar panels.
June 13, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Same. And in DC, they pay you SRECs so we make money with our solar panels.
About $13k in DC, paid for itself within 4 years thanks to tax credits, SRECs, and lower bills
July 2, 2026 at 7:28 PM
About $13k in DC, paid for itself within 4 years thanks to tax credits, SRECs, and lower bills
My fallible memory says it was a SolarCity lease and they did, from quick search, 300K rooftops?
I saw NJ sales guys using SRECs for the "it'll pay for itself argument" just before SRECs went from $40 to like $4. I don't know what % of deals caused regrets but I don't think it was pretty rare.
I saw NJ sales guys using SRECs for the "it'll pay for itself argument" just before SRECs went from $40 to like $4. I don't know what % of deals caused regrets but I don't think it was pretty rare.
January 3, 2025 at 7:45 PM
My fallible memory says it was a SolarCity lease and they did, from quick search, 300K rooftops?
I saw NJ sales guys using SRECs for the "it'll pay for itself argument" just before SRECs went from $40 to like $4. I don't know what % of deals caused regrets but I don't think it was pretty rare.
I saw NJ sales guys using SRECs for the "it'll pay for itself argument" just before SRECs went from $40 to like $4. I don't know what % of deals caused regrets but I don't think it was pretty rare.
Mine were RGGI-based (and then New Jersey did the RGGI hokey-pokey. You pull the whole state out, you put the whole state in, you fuck all your installers and you do it all again. Thanks, Christie.) Anyway, RGGI's SRECs used MWh last I looked.
October 4, 2024 at 1:25 PM
Mine were RGGI-based (and then New Jersey did the RGGI hokey-pokey. You pull the whole state out, you put the whole state in, you fuck all your installers and you do it all again. Thanks, Christie.) Anyway, RGGI's SRECs used MWh last I looked.
("megawatt hour" probably? SRECs were one per megawatt hour...)
October 4, 2024 at 1:19 PM
("megawatt hour" probably? SRECs were one per megawatt hour...)
You darn clouds, stay out of my sky! I have a financial stake in sunshine!
And not just because of my - nonexistent for much of the year now - power bill.
And not just because of my - nonexistent for much of the year now - power bill.
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June 20, 2024 at 5:54 PM
You darn clouds, stay out of my sky! I have a financial stake in sunshine!
And not just because of my - nonexistent for much of the year now - power bill.
And not just because of my - nonexistent for much of the year now - power bill.
Are you receiving money from an SREC? I heard DC SRECs pay very well
December 17, 2024 at 4:43 AM
Are you receiving money from an SREC? I heard DC SRECs pay very well
But it's more than power savings.
I had solar panels on my house, and when I got them, I actually had negative power consumption - I built up several hundred dollars in credit from the power company.
I also had SRECs and got paid periodically. That program was phased out, but there are others now.
I had solar panels on my house, and when I got them, I actually had negative power consumption - I built up several hundred dollars in credit from the power company.
I also had SRECs and got paid periodically. That program was phased out, but there are others now.
April 6, 2026 at 8:35 PM
But it's more than power savings.
I had solar panels on my house, and when I got them, I actually had negative power consumption - I built up several hundred dollars in credit from the power company.
I also had SRECs and got paid periodically. That program was phased out, but there are others now.
I had solar panels on my house, and when I got them, I actually had negative power consumption - I built up several hundred dollars in credit from the power company.
I also had SRECs and got paid periodically. That program was phased out, but there are others now.