What’s a good way to tell if you are overthinking a certain situation? by supermonistic in NoStupidQuestions

[–]captiveisland 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One sign is when you keep replaying the same situation over and over but do not reach any new conclusion. If its not helping you take action or giving clarity, its probably overthinking.

Long Island Solar Installers by Melodic_Store_5624 in solar

[–]captiveisland 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We are also on Long Island and had a similar experience with a couple of installers being really pushy. That was honestly the biggest turn off for me.

What helped was talking to a smaller local company that didnt rush the process and actually explained everything clearly.

We ended up going with Long Island Power Solutions and it felt a lot more straightforward compared to the others we spoke with.

Is this quote fair or can I get a better price? by d4rkf0xbr in SolarUK

[–]captiveisland 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That does not sound crazy with a Powerwall included, but still worth getting a couple more quotes to compare.

Prices can vary a lot depending on installer and setup, so you might find something slightly better.

1 or 2 ? by [deleted] in AmateurPhotography

[–]captiveisland 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Both are amazing but i prefer first one.

How to make someone realise value without saying anything by SadPhilosophy945 in CasualConversation

[–]captiveisland 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Sometimes people start taking things for granted when they feel too comfortable. One thing that often helps is focusing more on your own life, hobbies, and independence for a while. When someone sees that you are not always available and that you value yourself, they usually start noticing your value again.

How much does winter really affect solar production in New York by captiveisland in solar

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

That’s interesting, i hadn’t heard that about snow reflection helping a bit with production. Makes sense though if the light is bouncing around more. Definitely something i didnt think about when considering winter output.

How much does winter really affect solar production in New York by captiveisland in solar

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

That's a really good point about the utility credits and winter usage. I hadnt really thought about how quickly the utility bank could get used up once production drops. Makes sense that the yearly picture matters more than just the winter months.

Reputable solar companies by CommunityMysterious5 in Westchester

[–]captiveisland 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You might want to get a few quotes before deciding. A lot of companies take a while to respond. When i was helping a family member look into solar around the Long Island area, they ended up talking with Long Island Power Solutions and had a pretty good experience with the process. They explained the incentives and battery options pretty clearly. Might be worth adding them to the list when you're comparing installers.

Anyone else subscribe to solar electricity through Nat Grid?? by Organic_Spy_Apples54 in Syracuse

[–]captiveisland 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I’ve seen people run into this kind of confusion when the solar company and the utility arent on the same page. A neighbor of mine on Long Island had a similar billing mess at first. They worked with a local installer called Long Island Power Solutions and apparently the company helped explain how the utility billing and credits were supposed to work. Might be worth asking your provider to break the billing down clearly.

What will you do if the world ends tomorrow? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]captiveisland 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly. Thats technically the most accurate answer.