GETTING STARTED WITH HOME SOLAR! OUR JOURNEY TO HAVING SOLAR INSTALLED ON OUR NEW HOUSE!

EV Channels Review

This video chronicles the authors' journey installing a home solar energy system in California before the NEM 3.0 rules took effect. They emphasize the financial and environmental motivations, particularly with their move to an area with high electricity costs and their ownership of electric vehicles. The review highlights the importance of thorough research, recommending EnergySage as a central platform for comparing quotes and understanding equipment. Key takeaways include advice on vetting installation companies, avoiding pushy sales tactics, and the critical decision-making process for system sizing, especially given their limited historical energy usage data. The authors detail their experience with Baker Electric, praising their professionalism, in-house roofing services, and efficient installation process, despite some weather-related delays. They also discuss the decision not to install a battery initially, citing the favorable NEM 2.0 rules and the potential for future vehicle-to-grid technology, while noting the necessity of roof replacement due to its age.