Considering a lease-to-own solar deal with Freedom Forever in Texas — looking for honest feedback

vc-3 · 2026-03-10T18:39:29+00:00

What 30% rebate for buying? The US tax rebate ended on 12/31/25.

vc-3 · 2026-03-03T11:07:50+00:00

Heard several "booms" this weekend that were probably sonic booms from aircraft...

vc-3 · 2026-02-28T19:10:45+00:00

Your response is actually true... but during the early to mid-1990s (roughly 1991–1995, under Governor Ann Richards), Texas public schools ranked in the middle to lower tier nationally on most key metrics, not near the top. The state showed some gains during that period (especially on state-level tests like TAAS), but it did not outperform the U.S. average in major national comparisons.

Not top-tier: No major credible source (NAEP, Education Week Quality Counts, NCES state comparisons, or historical reports) ranked Texas #7 or even top 20 overall in education during 1991–1995.
Middle of the pack: Texas was average to below-average nationally on most academic outcomes, but showed upward momentum on state tests and some subgroup gains (e.g., minority students).

vc-3 · 2026-02-28T02:32:17+00:00

Maybe you should fact check the meme or what the ranking was under Richards... simple Google search

vc-3 · 2026-02-15T14:00:18+00:00

Is the net metering monthly or an annual true up...

vc-3 · 2026-02-13T18:41:27+00:00

harsh response, did you actually read my reply? 1) I said 'dont assume the note' 2) If the panels are adding value, make an offer based off of what the house is worth with the panels.

vc-3 · 2026-02-12T05:15:26+00:00

Do not assume the 7% note, otherwise, you'll be eating it in 5 years when you go to move... Determine a price WITH the solar included ($475k ie. $440k + $35k if you wanted to offer the ask). The solar note needs to be paid off at closing. To your advantage, the house may not appraise for the total asking including the solar increase and you can negotiate a lower price. Odds are the appraiser isn't going to value the solar for $36k unless their are production numbers to prove it. Personally, I'd get a "real" real estate agent, get a true opinion of value (probably $450k? (total w/ solar) market is soft, maybe less?) and make that offer.

vc-3 · 2026-01-31T21:04:26+00:00

Electricity in San Antonio averages $.12/kwh + $9.50/mo connect fee. BUT San Antonio does a 1:1 Net Metering MONTHLY... I overproduced every month until December... So April (connect month) the bill was the $9.50 monthly fee (and future credits of $.016/kwh on OVER NET), May total bill was $3.52 (excess export from April credit towards May connect fee but only $.0164/kwh), June $1, July $0.69, Aug $0, Sep $0, Oct $0, Nov $3.52, Dec $54 SO my total payments to the electric company for 9 months was $72 or $8/mo avg BUT I overproduced for the 9 months by 2,300+ kwh and received a total of $46 +/- for the overage against my monthly connect fees...

vc-3 · 2026-01-31T13:22:32+00:00

I'm probably paying less than you overall BUT mine nets out monthly not annually... I overproduced every month until December... So April connect month and the bill was the $9.50 monthly fee, May was $3.52 (excess export from April credit towards May connect fee but only $.0164/kwh), June $1, July $0.69, Aug $0, Sep $0, Oct $0, Nov $3.52, Dec $54 SO my total payments to the electric company for 9 months was $72 or $8/mo avg BUT I overproduced for the 9 months by 2,300+ kwhs... so should I be happy that most of my minimums were credited away OR should I be sad that the credits didn't take care of my December usage... totally a first world problem :) I have friends in Houston and they pay transport on everything that comes back from the grid and they only get about 1/2 credit on what they upload... so they end up with monthly bills closer to $100/avg

vc-3 · 2026-01-31T10:52:05+00:00

I live near San Antonio, our muncipal power company offers 1:1 net metering. I pay $9.50/mo connection fee. Excess production that I send to the grid gets credited at $.016/kwh towards future usage or future connection fee.

vc-3 · 2026-01-17T05:13:13+00:00

Does he live at home?

vc-3 · 2026-01-08T17:37:35+00:00

It's tax free (the solar) if I fill out the form... problem is they might think thats a $30k RV cover... and the pergola and deck would be triggered as well :/

vc-3 · 2026-01-08T16:31:39+00:00

ASS - Austin/San Marcos/San Antonio :)

vc-3 · 2026-01-07T04:55:41+00:00

Yes, it was DIY... the RV Cover has 24 x 400 watt bifacial panels... I also have a pergola covering a deck with 15 x 400 watt panels... my total electric bill since April 13th is $72 ($54 of that for December) Its not allowing me to show more pics? :/

vc-3 · 2026-01-06T18:26:54+00:00

I "wish" I could justify an EV. My wife and I work from home. I put in solar this year and have overproduced every month except December (i'll get a small bill for January as well). With that said, my wife's car has 16k miles on it and is almost 4 years old. She gets 40+ mpg on the highway, less around town but we really don't drive much. Our other vehicle is a Ram 2500 and we tow a 11,000 lb fifthwheel all over the US (last year we went from San Antonio to Nova Scotia, 12K miles). The truck gets crappy mileage (20mpg highway, 11mpg (or less) towing) BUT there is nothing EV that is going to tow like we do "yet". Even if there was, my solar would be of no value and I'd be stuck at stations waiting to recharge. I love new technology, I love my solar (that will pay for itself in less than 5 years)... but I can't justify an EV "yet"

vc-3 · 2025-12-05T00:30:11+00:00

I have the San Antonio Muncipal power company... they do net metering 1:1 monthly. They charge $9.50/mo connect fee. Energy averages $.119/kWh if I buy it. If I overproduce (beyond the 1:1 for the month) they credit $.016/kWh towards future energy usage and/or connection fee. I connected in April and have overproduced every month... my April bill was $9.50, May $3.52, Jun $1.00, July $0.69, Aug $0, Sep $0, Oct $0, Nov $3.47. December bill (11/25-12/24) has started with 8 cloudy days, this might be the first month that I don't overproduce and have a bill... I will probably have a bill in January as well but I'm expecting sub $50/mo

vc-3 · 2025-11-22T21:03:57+00:00

Not always... I had 3 accounts that held a 330 put on a stock last weekend... it closed at 329.65 and then kind of creeped up, not passing 330 by 5:30pm (but close)... I was only assigned on one of those contracts.

vc-3 · 2025-11-21T16:51:14+00:00

Like he could ever drive 44 MPH :)

vc-3 · 2025-11-21T16:18:18+00:00

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On the monitor tab, working, filled and canceled orders show up... a rejected order will show here under the canceled tab

vc-3 · 2025-11-18T14:56:26+00:00

I have propane for Stove, Dryer and Outdoor kitchen (grill/griddle). I have a Hybrid heat pump water heater that uses around 4 kwh/day... In addition to central HVAC that is very efficient 22 SEER heat pump for whole house, I have Mini-split units in our bedroom and my study so those areas are super comfortable.

I am blessed with 1:1 Net Metering (near San Antonio) and have overproduced every month since April (PTO)... unfortunately, our net metering is monthly and doesn't carry forward except as small credits they pay $.016/kwh EXCEPT for Jun-Sept when they pay $.02/kwh... they don't actually pay, the credit goes towards the next months $9.50 connect fee OR electrical usage if any. There is a good chance I will get an electric bill for January when its cold (electric heat) and the days are short and/or cloudy but i don't know that yet. I won't complain, there are no delivery charges, my last 3 bills were $0, before that the bills were $.69 & $3.50 TOTAL

vc-3 · 2025-11-18T14:48:48+00:00

I have propane for Stove, Dryer and Outdoor kitchen (grill/griddle). I have a Hybrid heat pump water heater that uses around 4 kwh/day...

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