Had two conversations with SDG&E's NEM group today. The reason no letter was sent to us has to do with the 5 year 'grandfathering' provisions. Because our existing system was installed in 2009, the 5 years has passed from the original PTO data (Permission To Operate). Because of that, we will be treated like anyone else as far as the move to TOU2 is concerned, currently expected between Dec, 2017 and sometime in 2019. As far as upgrading the system, it appears that no matter what we do, we'll probably be forced to TOU2 at some point in the next 2 years. Upgrading the system also doesn't appear to change the PTO, just forces you to NEM-ST. We were also told we can also change back to tiered rates at any time (as long as it's still available).
So, bottom line, after spending some time over the next week or so figuring out if TOU1 is favorable, from what I know now, we will probably upgrade, stay under 1kW, and move to TOU1. We can always add a couple of panels later on.
So, bottom line, after spending some time over the next week or so figuring out if TOU1 is favorable, from what I know now, we will probably upgrade, stay under 1kW, and move to TOU1. We can always add a couple of panels later on.
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