GetOffYourGas said:
thankyouOB said:
Oh, ugh. JUST UGH!!!
That is not a point that I made. If you go back to the original post, you will see that my statement was ripped OUT OF CONTEXT, and now you are quoting the misquote, without referring to my earlier correction of the errant poster.
To resummarize:
I discussed return on investment and said that solar panels installed in 2008 cost me 10k (after rebates) and eliminated all my electric bills, which totaled about $700 annually.
I also said that because of TOU billing, I am able to charge my LEAF -- bought in 2011 -- at home almost entirely, and my electric bill is still zero.
I mentioned that $2400 in gasoline purchases were eliminated in a separate paragraph. It had no relation to return on investment, which earlier I calculated and stated was about 7%.
$700/$10,000 = 7%
I did not include no longer paying for the cost of gasoline as part of ROI, it is simply an added joy.
I want to apologize that my comment caused you so much angst. I did read your entire post, and I made my (incorrect) conclusion. My point still stands, it just doesn't apply to you.
As for ripping it out of context, I certainly did not do so out of spite. I simply highlighted what I thought was the crux of your argument. Again I apologize for the misunderstanding.
thank you. of course, it was not done malevolently.
it wasnt your selectively quoting it that was really annoying; rather, it was the misquote taking on a life of its own.
i think, along with Queen Bee, that it is an important point that you make.
the car gets me off gasoline. over time, the solar reduces/eliminates the cost of the alternative fuel.
the solar does not replace the cost of gasoline.
both provide a huge daily smile.