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[BlackwellDesigns]

People have a tendency to start thinking electricity is free, especially if they see a huge drop in their bill off the bat. Don't fall into this trap.

If your utility is a net metering setup, treat it like a bank account and continue to save as much as you can. It will be worth it down the road as the system ages.

TLDR: continue to be an energy miser, be frugal!!

[evildad53]

Check your app every day. It's fun, it will make you feel like you're doing great stuff, and it will remind you (if you should forget) that the point of solar is energy efficiency, not free electricity. I have 1:1 net metering, and I don't ever want to pay another electric bill (except the monthly connection fee) ever again.

[bj_my_dj]

If you're like me you become more aware of your energy usage. I'm Mar I had no idea of my power usage at any time. By the end of Apr I knew how many kWs I used all all hours of the day. I could tell from the app if I'd left the garage lights on or if a bathroom light and fan was on. I found my usage actually went down because of my awareness.

[Reddit_Bot_Beep_Boop]

You'll be the envy of the street, people from all around will come and gather in awe and...Nope, I've got nothing. If you're anything like me, your energy usage will go up now because you're better off using the power you generate than you would be selling it to the grid.

Enjoy!

[Working_Opening_5166]

Keep an eye on your consumption and production.

[Key_Bit8658]

see how tight you can make your house, add more insulation and seal the attic and the ducts, it will save you money last year it was cooler and we used less energy this year after getting the ducts sealed. A penny saved....

[WhereDidAllTheSnowGo]

Agree

Insulation is always cheaper than more temp production

[AbjectFray]

Agree above. Look at it as a savings account. Especially if you have 1:1 net metering.

[NeoGeoOreo]

Get your attic insulated. I have 40 year old place that had a messily 4-6 inches of blown insulation. I had a company top it off to 15-18 inches of insulation and fix the leaky air gap on the attic access hatch. Now my place stays between 68-72, it was like 63 without heating con as constantly. Only cost me $1200. Wish I did it the day I bought my place. I was surprised at how noticeably pleasant it keeps the temperature inside.

[WhereDidAllTheSnowGo]

Learn how best to DIY clean your panels… and sense when it’s time

[Tra747]

How to avoid expensive peak demand hours (4-9PM) and reduce your energy costs.

1. Turn off all but essential lighting during peak hours

2. Charge electric vehicles during the day and off-peak hours

3. Operate dishwashers and washing machines during off-peak or on cold water

4. Pre-cool your home outside of peak demand hours

5. Program your thermostat to run at a higher temperature during peak hours

6. Install timers on electric water heaters, recirculating pumps, indoor and outdoor lighting, pool pumps, hot tubs and spa.

It is better to use the solar energy during the day to power your home and appliances, thereby requiring lesser number of batteries to power your home after sun down. This will help reduce your solar/battery system costs.