Has anyone red lined (negotiated) their solar purchase agreement with Tesla? There are several terms in there that are very unfavorable to the customer. I am curious if anyone has red lined the contract and sent it back to Tesla and had them accept different terms?
For example. I have red lined the following and offered different terms.
Has anyone from Arizona successfully removed taxes from their contract?
For example. I have red lined the following and offered different terms.
This is an important term for me since the Federal ITC drops from 26% to 22% beginning 1/1/21. In Tesla does not install the system in a timely manner it is unlikely to get service activation before 1/1/21 thus potentially costing me 4% of the net cost of the system. While it would be unusual for an order in July 20 to stretch into an install after December of this year I feel it is a necessary protection for me.Installation Timing
original terms: Approximate Start Date: 4-6 months from the date the Agreement is signed. Approximate Completion Date: from the day installation begins.
Proposed terms: PROVIDER agrees to complete installation on or before 12/1/2020. If PROVIDER has not completed installation on or before 12/1/2020 PROVIDER agrees to refund 4% of the total net cost.
Arizona exempts sales tax for solar systems. A.R.S. § 42-5061, A.R.S. § 42-5063, A.R.S. § 42-5159System Price:
Original Taxes: $1,082.73
Proposed Taxes: $0.00
Has anyone from Arizona successfully removed taxes from their contract?
Tesla can just as easily NOT automatically opt me in to marketing and spam. The onerous shouldn't be on me to have to request to opt out.Privacy:
Original terms: The Tesla Customer Privacy Policy is part of this Agreement. You agree to be contacted at the phone number listed in the Price Sheet with more information or offers about Tesla products. You understand these calls or texts may use automated dialing or pre-recorded messages. This consent is not a condition of purchase. You may opt out of this consent at any time by contacting us at 888-765-2489
Proposed terms: Tesla agrees not to contact you with more information or offers about Tesla products. Tesla agrees to automatically opt you out on your behalf.
I feel like this line protects me from any bait and switch. No shenanigans can happen with GW2's turning into GW1's, panel swaps, etc., without my express agreement.Extra Work and Change Orders:
Subsection iii excerpt: Notwithstanding this provision, the Contractor shall have the right to substitute System equipment without Customer’s agreement, so long as that substitution adds no extra cost to the project and does not materially affect the System’s performance.
My proposed wording: Notwithstanding this provision, the Contractor shall only have the right to substitute System equipment with Customer’s agreement.