Not sure if this has been discussed but I don't understand the differences and what is best to use to insure you do not have a large true-up bill at the end of the year.
I am on the PG&E plan that charges a premium for usage between 4pm and 9pm.
Last year I used self powered and with the drought I had in my true-up bill a $1,000 credit to me at the end of the year.
However, PG&E actually on gave me a $130 credit to use so I really did not get much for the excess power I returned to the grid.
I have 48 panels, and 2 PW that I keep a reserve between 40 and 50 percent, so during the day i charge as much as possible to the PW's and use that energy to power the house between 4pm and 9pm.
I am not sure what is best. This year so far a lot less sun with all the rain. Can someone help me understand the differences and best way to use to insure lowest possible bill.
Thanks
I am on the PG&E plan that charges a premium for usage between 4pm and 9pm.
Last year I used self powered and with the drought I had in my true-up bill a $1,000 credit to me at the end of the year.
However, PG&E actually on gave me a $130 credit to use so I really did not get much for the excess power I returned to the grid.
I have 48 panels, and 2 PW that I keep a reserve between 40 and 50 percent, so during the day i charge as much as possible to the PW's and use that energy to power the house between 4pm and 9pm.
I am not sure what is best. This year so far a lot less sun with all the rain. Can someone help me understand the differences and best way to use to insure lowest possible bill.
Thanks