Mid-April: Talk to a SolarCity/Tesla Energy "Energy Consultant" and get the ball rolling.
Early May: Sign the paperwork/disclaimer that would switch our power over to the company that SolarCity/Tesla Energy recommends: MP2.
Solar panels approved by HOA. Now the fun begins, trying to convince the city that the battery is safe (that's the job of the Energy Consultant).
End of June: Get and sign the enrollment papers for the new power company, MP2.
Mid-July: Power switched over to MP2.
End of August: Arrange a date for installation. First one available is at the end of September.
September 27: Installation of panels and battery. Now we wait for the system inspection to be completed. Told this could take 4-10 weeks.
October 4: Received loan payment coupons for the next 12 months, starting in December 2017. Our loan, to cover the cost and installation of the 17 panels and the battery panel, comes to nearly $26,000.
Early November: "Final document package" sent by SolarCity to the power company for review. We were told it could take "a few weeks" for this to be completed. We were immediately sent an Interconnection Agreement by the power source (Oncor, through which the different power companies get the electricity they sell to the consumers. At least, that's my understanding of the system!) After signing it electronically and sending it back, it was signed by their representative within a day.
November 3: Got this email from SolarCity/Tesla Energy:
"I just wanted to touch base with you regarding your solar project. We submitted your project for Permission To Operate on 11/01 with an estimated timeline of 10-11 weeks. Also we received Permission To Operate from Oncor on 11/02, so we are waiting for MP2 to confirm that your Net Energy Meter credits are active, this has a timeline between 30-60 days. Once again thank you for choosing SolarCity."
So...solar by the end of the year? I'm hoping so, but not holding my breath!
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