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I have a PV system with Netmetering.  It's a 2.8 kW system.  I also have a wind turbine at 2.4 kW.  Total cost was about $19k each.  This included Engineering, which was required for the permit.  I got the Federal tax rebate, and I also got about $6K back from the state.  This added up to almost, but not quite half of my expenditure.

It's been a very positive experience for me.  Only problem, the Utility here in CO has raised the base fee twice now.  It started at $9.99 per month, went up to $19.99, and now sits at $29.99.  Mountain View Electric claims to be pro-renewable, but their actions speak otherwise.  They have actually lowered the Usage Rate at the same time that they raised these fixed rates!  It pays to own a energy guzzling trophy home!

I run a surplus EVERY month, and get a check at the end of the year.  Now the check doesn't even cover the accrued fixed rate.

My complaint is mild though, as I really do enjoy the renewables, and the security of netmetering.  Yes, if I lose power, my units shut down.  Not a big deal - maybe once every 2 years.

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