Finally signed the deal here in the SF Bay area

[Tyler]

In San Diego I was be to get $3.4/w for the solar world with Enphase m250 or solar edge without even trying really hard. Go to solarreviews.com and yelp find all those all good reviews and start calling. Some installers will price match so you can get a cheap quote from a small installer but have a more reputable installer match it. It doesn't hurt to get 10 quotes if you have the time to call.

The first quote or two are the worst as your knowledge base is limited and there is usually a presentation to go along with them as well. At this point you should be more knowledgeable and or know what questions you want to ask. To save yourself time, write down the questions you want to know and the specifics you want. When calling have a check list and go through it. They will realize you know more than the average person and usually cut through the BS rather quickly. I got 8 quotes and by the end it was a short conversation and told them what they needed to beat to get my business.

[thejq]

Looks like I need to keep shopping....thats a great deal!

In San Diego I was be to get $3.4/w for the solar world with Enphase m250 or solar edge without even trying really hard. Go to solarreviews.com and yelp find all those all good reviews and start calling. Some installers will price match so you can get a cheap quote from a small installer but have a more reputable installer match it. It doesn't hurt to get 10 quotes if you have the time to call.

[Whyamihere]

Looks like I need to keep shopping....thats a great deal!

[Bikerscum]

I'm pretty sure they only do the SF Bay area.

From what I've seen though, LA is cheaper than up here. You should be able to match that price I would think.

Good luck!

[mdpo]

re:

Thanks to all for steering me through the maze!

I ended up with...

6.05 kw - 22 Solarworld 275 mono black panels
22 Solaredge P300 optimizers
Solaredge 6k inverter

$3.55/w = $21,478 before credit
$2.48/w = $15,034 after credit

The company is well established, with an actual showroom with panels on display, mounting systems, etc. 44 all positive reviews on Yelp, "A" rating from BBB.

I feel a lot more comfortable than with some of the other places I've been dealing with.

Thanks again!

Now the waiting...

Wow great price. Do they serve LA? I have been looking around and lowest so far is $4/w.

[Dumbcluck]

oh. didn't realize the state ran out too. I thought it was just pg&e that used up all their dough. I guess its the same thing though.

[Bikerscum]

congratulations bikerscum. sounds like you made out better than originally planned.
but will there be no refund from the state? has pg&e run out of solar dough?
it looks as though you are only calculating in the federal 30%

No more state $$.... they ran out. You can get on a list I think in case it gets funded again.

[J.P.M.]

Thanks to all for steering me through the maze!

I ended up with...

6.05 kw - 22 Solarworld 275 mono black panels
22 Solaredge P300 optimizers
Solaredge 6k inverter

$3.55/w = $21,478 before credit
$2.48/w = $15,034 after credit

The company is well established, with an actual showroom with panels on display, mounting systems, etc. 44 all positive reviews on Yelp, "A" rating from BBB.

I feel a lot more comfortable than with some of the other places I've been dealing with.

Thanks again!

Now the waiting...

Take a deep breath and go have a beer. Congrads.

[Dumbcluck]

congrats

congratulations bikerscum. sounds like you made out better than originally planned.
but will there be no refund from the state? has pg&e run out of solar dough?
it looks as though you are only calculating in the federal 30%

[Bikerscum]

Thanks to all for steering me through the maze!

I ended up with...

6.05 kw - 22 Solarworld 275 mono black panels
22 Solaredge P300 optimizers
Solaredge 6k inverter

$3.55/w = $21,478 before credit
$2.48/w = $15,034 after credit

The company is well established, with an actual showroom with panels on display, mounting systems, etc. 44 all positive reviews on Yelp, "A" rating from BBB.

I feel a lot more comfortable than with some of the other places I've been dealing with.

Thanks again!

Now the waiting...