DrivingRockies
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You will soon have your life threatened.
On another note, awesome! Hopefully out here soon!
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Colorado Tesla showroom reports "drive event party" by end of year
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On another note, awesome! Hopefully out here soon!
as long as they don't threaten to take my beer no worries.
ElectricKiwi
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I didn't realize you were in CO as well. Lone Tree is also my local store (in Centennial). I had a similar conversation with them in the store and they signed me up. They mentioned it would be a test drive event similar to what they did with the Model X but at the time they didn't know when it would be held (think it was back in June).
Hoping that us CO people can exchange info such as what places would be good to go for a clear bra, if there are any local energy company programs, etc and possibly have some kind of meetups once our M3's get delivered
DrivingRockies
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I haven't seen any worthwhile energy company programs. Do note that charger installations are tax deductible.Hoping that us CO people can exchange info such as what places would be good to go for a clear bra, if there are any local energy company programs, etc and possibly have some kind of meetups once our M3's get delivered
SageBrush
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I can recommend Kirby at Colorado Clear Bra.Hoping that us CO people can exchange info such as what places would be good to go for a clear bra, if there are any local energy company programs, etc and possibly have some kind of meetups once our M3's get delivered
Excel TOU plan: Xcel Time of Use Rates in Colorado - I signed up and am saving 25 to 30% a month.
If you look up the Denver Tesla Club, they host several meet-ups a year.
DrivingRockies
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DrivingRockies
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They have a couple different plans. You didn't happen to sign up for the "peak" rate plan did you? That plan is definitely not EV-friendly. If you signed up for the TOU plan, did you change your usage to non-peak times?
We signed up for the regular TOU plan and changed our usage habits to take advantage of the non-peak rates. We have almost no usage during peak hours and we schedule car charging, most laundry and the dishwasher for non-peak times. This has helped us save 25 to 30% over the regular rate plan.
We have some Powerwalls on the way thanks to the referral program. Once they are installed (and the software updated to support TOU), we'll be able to have zero peak usage and perhaps zero should period usage as well. Would a Powerwall or two combined with the TOU plan help in your situation?
What were you quoted on for installation of the powerwalls? I have considered them to augment my solar but primarily as a backup power supply... last time I looked into it they were very cost prohibitive compared to a small generator.
SageBrush
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Fortunately I don't really have to worry about costs thanks to the referral program. I don't have any quotes yet but installation is included in the first Powerwall referral program prize. I've heard that installing additional Powerwalls is only $100 or so more when they do the first install. I admit the Powerwalls can be quite pricey if you have to actually pay for them plus installation.
That plan is a double-edged sword. It could save $$$ or cost $$$. I'll have to revisit my plan once I get the Powerwalls but I think I'm "stuck" with the TOU plan for a year.
ElectricKiwi
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Thanks, this is some great info. I'll check out Kirby. I did find the Denver Tesla Club page but it looked like they hadn't done anything from about May.
I would need 3 as I would want the ability to run about 50% of my house hold items for at least a day or two during a blizzard induced power outage when my solar was not operational.
When I looked into it the quote was about $20K.
They've had several events recently but I think the leadership changed recently and the web page just needs to be updated.
dgpcolorado
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My local power co-op has a $750 rebate for an EV purchase. A bit unusual but there might be others out there somewhere.
They haven't had a showroom in Boulder for years. I bet the event will be at the Littleton and/or Lone Tree locations. Hopefully it won't be at Cherry Creek. I hate having to pay for parking.
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