[Regarding “Drop of Sunshine: How Much Solar Energy Does Local Government Produce?” Aug. 3, Xpress:] I would not build a new home without solar panels! Buncombe needs to get on with it!
— Jean Port
Black Mountain
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Says someone who has no understanding of costs.
Says someone who has no apparent understanding of costs and benefits. https://www.energysage.com/local-data/solar-panel-cost/nc/buncombe-county/asheville/
Ha, Not one local company listed on that website. Those average prices are low. I have installed many systems. Maybe check local installers before you post a very broad website of innacurate data. So maybe times 2 of no understanding costs.
Read the website. The cost figures come from actual quotes received by homeowners in Asheville. It’s the non-impressionistic way to check prices.
Only when they require all EVs to be charged with solar or wind power, NOT gas/oil based electricity!
Or the hot air of some local officials.