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| Ahearn's Theory of Relativity: All Energy converts to dollars made or lost. |
Why do a home energy audit first?
| Wouldn't you first like to know where you energy is being wasted before you invest good money in a thermal water heater or a PV solar system? Did you know that up to 40% of you utility bill could be going to wasted energy? Why not put that 40% of your utility bill back in your pocket? Just $50 dollars saved on your electric bill every month by embracing energy saving strategies will save you at the present utility rate of inflation $8,657.89 in just ten years!!! Call 760-969-3030. |
How about a Thermal Image Camera Audit, to see the energy losses you don't see?
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Green Compass Energy Audit delivers!
Cost for audit of above home, $175, payback period was one month!!!!
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Giving the customer above a conservative estimate of $180/month saved at the present utility inflation rate totals over $31,000 saved over ten years. Invest that $180/month @ 4% and you end up with $26,800. The total benefit is close to $58,000 in just ten years!!!!! Energy efficiency isn't just good for the Planet, it's really good for your pocketbook! Visit with me on the phone, I am sure I can be of service. Patrick 760.969.3030 |
OnGrid Solar Power (PV) financial analysis:
Think about it, different tax rates, loans, solar designs take more than a "scratch pad" financial analysis.
| After discussing solar power with a few different contractors, are the figures a little conflicting? We use the most sophisticated financial program available for evaluating the financial side of solar. The OnGrid program will give you the real story on payback, IRR, loans, rebates along with clear graphs for easy understanding of the implications of using solar to offset your electric bill. Also included in this service is an overview of what to expect and solar PV information to help you decide which contractor to use. Most of the time charges for this service are about $195. Combined with other services we offer discount packages. The contractor you choose to do your project might be more than willing to reimburse you for this cost of consulting for your solar install, why??? The information that you gained from our consultation helped you choose the best contractor, their company! |
Thinking about solar energy for your home?
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Green Compass,
inc. consults residential owners
for a very reasonable amount who are getting
ready to install a solar energy array on their roof or property. The
introduction of very generous incentives from the state and federal
government for installing a solar panels has created a high demand
for solar systems. It has also attracted many new contractors and
marketers who want to supply the work. How do you as a consumer
differentiate between the good contractors and not so good?
Should you pay more just
because solar is the rage?
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| In my opinion the popular pay though your taxes PACE / AB-811 programs have the potential of creating a "boatload " of "upside" down solar installs, why is that? Because it will be marketed as a "little or no money down" option for installing solar. Again my opinion, just like vehicle purchasing and real estate purchasing, when consumers are offered "no money down" some get sloppy and don't check the details. If you as a consumer make a mistake, it will last for 20 years at about 8% interest for all to see on your real estate taxes, is that what you want?. Solar installs have often replaced the family car as the second largest investment a family makes. Shouldn't you get a consultation that the contractor of your choice might reimburse you for? Patrick "the crusader" |
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Why do a consultation? This industry is growing by leaps and bounds,
why, because for some it's a "no brainer" as to the value of a PV solar system. The
problem is that the bad people and the inept want to be part of this
too! Recently I heard of what can go wrong with an install. A person
got solar installer to "zero out" her bill unfortunately she was sold a system
that did that only too well. Her system ($40k) produces twice the
power she needs so all the excess goes to SDGE free! She still gets
a small SDGE bill to cover fees. Her original bill I was told was less
than $100, she probably was not an outstanding candidate for solar. Another
rumble I hear in the industry is people being sold PV solar arrays
that are way too small and represented to them as being the right size.
The big "surprise" comes with the first bill, long after the
contractor is paid! Are you "tax sensitive"? An uninformed decision could cost you many thousands of dollars.
It's smart to know what you don't know about solar! |
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Complete Solar Focus:
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Solar Energy Job Consulting and Project Coordination
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Green Compass, inc. is prepared to manage your transition to "green" from beginning to end. If you are a do-it-yourselfer our associates can help you do the incentive paperwork, CAD drawings for your project, design, installation and permitting. Maybe you need us to just take charge of your project and coordinate all aspects, we can do that. We work with contractors and suppliers who will exceed your expectations. |
Do it yourself with our consulting service
| Are you a hands on kind of person at ease with almost any home repair? Maybe you also want to learn and save money putting in your own solar system. Green Compass Inc. can guide and facilitate your efforts to put in your own solar. The scope of our involvement can be minimal or we handle drawings, engineering, and ease the tangle of local fire and electrical codes, order the panels and be there for questions as you progress. If your roof is uncomplicated your work will progress with surprising speed. If you need a contractor for certain aspects of the install we can arrange that as well. Call us for more information. |
GREEN COMPASS INC., CARLSBAD, CA 760-969-3030
Ahearn's Theory of Relativity: All Energy converts to dollars made or lost.
