Getting solar panels installed.

Yeah, we were told ours would go down to about ten bucks/month.

I am planning to get a solar unit, it will be nice here because of the abundance of sunlight.

I would strongly consider looking into it. My husband is due to retire in October. And, we took the plunge.

@MarshaMusselman Sure. We are paying a total of 36,200 but the payments are in 150 dollar installments. The company we went with paid all the up-front costs. Permits, inspections, install, we are literally paying for the panels and battery themselves. It will virtually eliminate our power bill. We'll only pay the cost to have the power meter. Plus once the equipment is paid off, we owe nothing.

@kaylachan do you mind sharing how much it cost you. I realize there are different types and different companies out there.

@kaylachan Awesome!

@snowy22315 Yep.

We bought a house five years ago, and paid it off this past December.

We've been researching and talking about it for years, and we're confident in our decision.

@kaylachan If you think its worth it for you then go for it. We've done our research and even talked to the installers that say it's not worth it.

@thislittlepennyearns We all do what we think is best for each situation. Everyone we talk to, think it is.

So I have been told. The market for them is real hot right now.

@arunima25 I completely agree. Solar was something my husband I wanted and talked about fore five years. We needed to make sure we were doing the best thing for our home.

@kaylachan It's good that more and more people are opting for it. It's a big step for environment.

They didn't used to be, but more recently there's been a boom in the market.

@Beestring They are a pretty decent size, sure, but yeah, they kind of have to be.

@kaylachan Is it that the panels have to be quite big to generate electrictiy?

@kaylachan Oh ok. That`s good. It will be helpful to you

@m_audrey6788 That's the idea.

Not as expensive as you might think.

Yes, very affordable.

@averygirl72 Good luck if you do.

@kaylachan Oh I see. Hope we have one in the future

That's the idea.

In order to safely connect the solar to the house, it needs to be connected to the main breaker. For that to happen, power needs to be turned off so the eletrition doesn't get shocked by live wires.

@aninditasen Yes. FPL will still take over at night. Battery back up only occurs when the grid goes down and the sun isn't shining.

@kaylachan I see. Will the electric connection run too along with the solar panel too?

Yep. We have a gas-powered van, but the solar is the first start. By the time we need a new van, we may have no choice but to go electric. Who knows what's on the market these days?

@kaylachan Ok. I bus only, but see commercials testimony, and people love solar system. We've some solar busses too, very quiet.

@oahuwriter Sure sounds like it's becoming a popular trend.

That it can.

If I can figure out how to find it on my Mac, sure.

We know. That's why we're getting them.

@kaylachan nice. really good

Yes, we will. All be it limited.