01-09-2009, 02:32 PM
The City of San Diego has an unusual program to help people with the upfront costs of solar. They have arranged for financing through private companies. The average consumer would pay about $150 per month for $20 years. It is attractive to the lenders because it is secured in that it is paid through the property tax bill (an obligation that runs with the property if it is sold). There is zero costs through the city. I passed this on to some guy in Honolulu who was soliciting ideas about services that Government could provide to citizens at low cost or free. He said he would pass it on to the County rep (I have no idea who that is).
I am hoping that we will see some action on solar over the next few years. Hawaii and the West are so well suited for it.
I am hoping that we will see some action on solar over the next few years. Hawaii and the West are so well suited for it.