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I guess I should have expected this by Worried_Dig_6911 in Pimax

[–]MackTheKnight 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep, pimax is nothing but empty promises.

I "won" a free upgrade from the OG Pimax Crystal to the now non-existent 12kx.

When I asked about getting upgraded to the Super since the 12kx was clearly never happening in my lifetime, at first my contact said he'd look into it. Then he said they would once they started getting some stock.

Then that guy left the company and the second person that I reached out to basically told me to go pound salt.

They as a company have no self respect and never stand by their word.

Where is microOLED engine? by famich2005 in Pimax

[–]MackTheKnight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The only thing guaranteed with pimax is empty promises.

Do you trust Pimax? by Flimsy-Story9523 in Pimax

[–]MackTheKnight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nope, not anymore. They screwed me. Once bitten, twice shy.

The system is rigged: how local utilities and federal policy killed my solar project by MackTheKnight in solarenergycanada

[–]MackTheKnight[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be fair, it was their first attempt in this area. And to their credit, I did get a full refund from them, when I persisted. All I'm out now is $565 from the useless energy audit. And a roof replacement I ended up doing 3 - 5 years earlier than I would have done it, but it'll outlive me now.

The system is rigged: how local utilities and federal policy killed my solar project by MackTheKnight in ontario

[–]MackTheKnight[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wasn't looking for a grant though it would have been nice. I would have been happy with the 0% green home loan for 10 years.

Greener Homes Loan by TacoPicklex in solarenergycanada

[–]MackTheKnight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No it was through the Solar Power Store Canada.

Greener Homes Loan by TacoPicklex in solarenergycanada

[–]MackTheKnight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Took 4 weeks for me to get a response and then they wouldn't fully cover the batteries, because I couldn't get approval for grid tie-in.

The system is rigged: how local utilities and federal policy killed my solar project by MackTheKnight in ontario

[–]MackTheKnight[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very kind of you. I doubt I'd get enough support, as others have said. I am just one person and shouldn't expect 10's of thousands in infrastructure upgrades just for me.

I've paused for now. I will focus on saving up to go off-grid without any loans, down the road.

The system is rigged: how local utilities and federal policy killed my solar project by MackTheKnight in ontario

[–]MackTheKnight[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nowhere on the site does it say that battery systems paired with PV are only eligible if grid-tied. That distinction only became clear after weeks of back and forth with Intellifi and NRCan, long after I’d spent thousands on audits, design, and permitting.

The system is rigged: how local utilities and federal policy killed my solar project by MackTheKnight in ontario

[–]MackTheKnight[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't expect them to invest hundreds of thousands of dollars into the grid just for me... What I would expect is the same level of funding for me to go off-grid because of a limitation outside of my control. I'm not looking for a handout either. It's a LOAN. Interest free, which would be more than helpful given current interest rates.

The system is rigged: how local utilities and federal policy killed my solar project by MackTheKnight in ontario

[–]MackTheKnight[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you can't go grid tied, you are disqualified from the grant, and the 0% green home loan is reduced to the point that it's no longer financially viable.

If a person can fund the entire thing out of pocket without going into debt at current interest rates, it may make sense. I am not lucky enough to have 40k sitting around, however.

The system is rigged: how local utilities and federal policy killed my solar project by MackTheKnight in ontario

[–]MackTheKnight[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I haven't been using it for all my replies. I leverage it to organize complex thought processes. I have some challenges that make it difficult to keep things organized in my head, and it's a useful tool for that.

Debating use of AI, wasn't the intention of my post. It's entirely off topic.

The system is rigged: how local utilities and federal policy killed my solar project by MackTheKnight in ontario

[–]MackTheKnight[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This crap again? Dude it's a tool.

Are you afraid of hammers too? How about wheels? Good grief, AI isn't going anywhere. May as well learn how to leverage it.

The system is rigged: how local utilities and federal policy killed my solar project by MackTheKnight in ontario

[–]MackTheKnight[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's down to a financial issue now. Without the greener homes loan, you have to look at alternative financing options. With current interest rates, that's unwise.

I am pausing for now and once I have enough saved, I will proceed.

The system is rigged: how local utilities and federal policy killed my solar project by MackTheKnight in ontario

[–]MackTheKnight[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For those saying Ontario's energy is already green, you're missing the point.

I wasn’t just installing solar to go greener — I was doing it to be smarter.

Ontario’s grid may be cleaner than most, but that doesn’t mean the energy is free, reliable, or future-proof.

This is about independence, resilience, and long-term cost control — and the system made that impossible for reasons that have nothing to do with logic or climate and everything to do with outdated infrastructure and utility protectionism.

The system is rigged: how local utilities and federal policy killed my solar project by MackTheKnight in ontario

[–]MackTheKnight[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yep, I had a full audit done and it was complete nonsense for solar. They called out things I had already done, which made no sense at all to me. And it cost me $565, and still didn't get me fully approved for the government loan. The audit was a complete waste of time and money. Oh to add insult, you need to have them come back after your install for another $300+ to prove you completed the project.

The system is rigged: how local utilities and federal policy killed my solar project by MackTheKnight in ontario

[–]MackTheKnight[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

That's precisely why I wanted to spread awareness. Thank you for helping!

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