Recent content by MJ_CA_2019

I got the email today, message in the app. Was able to fill out the form for direct deposit without issue.

Does Tesla update the pricing in the rate plans that exist in the app? Or are we expected to do that ourselves as the rates change? I'm on E-TOU-B and the pricing in the app appears to be vastly different from the most recent posted tariff sheet from PG&E.

My previous experience with VPP was that it pegged my site export limit, often hitting my reserve (even if set very low) before the peak period ended. This go around the algorithm seems pretty conservative. I haven't hit my reserve limit yet in the 3 VPP events I've watched.

NWS has issued a flood warning based on the amount of water they’re letting out of pineflat damn and it could be that way for the entire summer. My system is in storm watch is it gonna be like that all summer? We are not really in any eminent danger of having flooding at my house. Should I...

Not sure; I also got the email with that same text (and already have powerwalls), so I took it more as an email blast to help control the PR narrative of NEM 3.0

I ran across this video recently and it has me really intrigued. https://signaturesolar.com/deye-hybrid-ac-dc-solar-air-conditioner-2-ton/ I would want to get a setup that would utilize my existing ducting rather than wall mounted head units, but being able to install additional solar panels...

I have this and have it configured to have certain breakers unpowered during grid outage. They turn back on when grid power is detected. https://www.luminsmart.com/platform/smart-electrical-panel

Did you consider what will / won't be supported when grid power is offline? I went with 3 PWs because I have two older AC units, a pool pump, etc. What Can Powerwall Back Up | Tesla Support

I didn't get an email... am for sure in the VPP and participated in events this summer. PG&E territory

Rates that can change hourly like during the Tx winter grid events? That worked out great for some people...

I have a reservation for a Silverado EV and our PV + Powerwall install was done by a SunPower installer. I couldn't wait though and bought a 3/4 ton Diesel this summer :) If the Silverado EV takes long enough I might buy it as well.

The packaging with all the premade connectors really made setup easy. I was surprised that they didn't have to take either major component out of the box!

These observations are similar to ones I made during the recent VPP events that coincided with the CA heat wave. The PW2 has a sustained output of 5 kW (per PW2) but a usable capacity of 13.5 kWh (per PW2). That's 2.7 hours. This ratio works pretty well to support an individual home; it's not...

Relatively speaking, heating is not a big deal because it doesn't get that cold here. LED Christmas lights :)

Central CA has the opposite problem. I'm off the grid / net exporter during the winter and cannot produce nearly enough to cover my usage in the Summer.