Time of Use Bill Credits with SCE

[silversaver]

That is too funny...I compare mine to a virtually identical system to mine that I found in Oceanside - IIRC he had his for one or two years prior to me getting mine.

https://www.sunpowermonitor.com/residential/kiosk.aspx?id=3BFB36CD-E451-4CB8-B94D-57F0970C9D6F&type=address

Here is a link to his page detailing his system, etc. Just another datapoint, and one closer to SD and the coast for anybody interested.

http://www.jjhamilton.com/solar/

Thanks for the link. My system is pretty much as yours except little higher because you have afternoon shading. I'm still wondering if I should go with TOU or stays in regular net metering.

[Stomp]

That is too funny...I compare mine to a virtually identical system to mine that I found in Oceanside - IIRC he had his for one or two years prior to me getting mine.

https://www.sunpowermonitor.com/residential/kiosk.aspx?id=3BFB36CD-E451-4CB8-B94D-57F0970C9D6F&type=address

Here is a link to his page detailing his system, etc. Just another datapoint, and one closer to SD and the coast for anybody interested.

http://www.jjhamilton.com/solar/

I have compare my system with an older SP system consist of 30 X 225W @6.75kW DC system here is OC facing SW 220. The result is pretty much the same.

https://www.sunpowermonitor.com/residential/kiosk.aspx?id=2B0B7671-2507-4702-AB24-DA5805D4FF86&type=address

I'm just making sure the system is running normally. Seems like the SW facing system has its lowest production during Winter.

Here are my last 4 days reading:

1/7 12.31
1/6 23.43
1/5 24.23
1/4 21.28

PS. The SP system is from our forum member Stomp

http://www.solarpaneltalk.com/showth...-on-my-install

[Stomp]

Another year another credit at the end of my 12-month cycle. Very happy I went w/ solar.

Our house was built 30 years ago and we've only remodeled 1 of the 2 floors. Once we do the remaining floor and outfit it w/ even more energy-saving windows, fixtures, appliances, and better insulate & vent the attic, I hope the credit will be a bit larger. Today it's meaningless since I still use more kwh than I produce (so no check back), but next year I'm hoping these credits will get eaten into by the next-gen plug-in hybrid Volvo XC90.

*****

Additional information regarding
your Net Consumption/Generation:

• Your cumulative energy charge total
as of previous month: -$232.31

• Your current month energy charge
total: $6.20

• Your cumulative energy charge
Year-to-Date: -$226.11*

• Your cumulative kWh Year-to-Date:
1,022 kWh
*If you earned a credit on your bill,
the amount you receive may be less
than your Cumulative Energy Charge
which is based on SCE's rates. Your
"Compensation Total" is based on
the Cumulative kWh Year-to-Date
shown above, which is then multiplied
by a CPUC approved value per kWh.

• Your winter Level I allowance:
359.00kWh
- 39.08% applied to On-Peak
- 60.92% applied to Off-Peak

*******

[slopoke]

Hey you should really look into xxxxxxxx, they are right off the 15 freeway. They have great customer service and offer free quotes. You should definitely give them a call (800) xxx-xxxx. They can explain in detail how everything works. Check their website out as well xxxxxxx.com. They are the best!

Wait for it........................

[Ian S]

offer free quotes.

Wow! Imagine that. Free quotes. Whatever will they think of next?!!!

[PrecisSolar]

Refer a Company

Hey you should really look into XXXX Solar, they are right off the 15 freeway. They have great customer service and offer free quotes. You should definitely give them a call (800 bend over). They can explain in detail how everything works. Check their website out as well xxxxsolar.com. They are the best!

Mod note - a neat company so great they can only afford stolen advertising?

[inetdog]

I think its easy to rebuild my automatic transmission, which I've done a couple dozen
times. Anything is easy when you know how. Thanks to slopoke for showing me
where to access SAM. There seems to be an issue in my "permissions" that won't allow
it to operate here; guess I'll have to go to the Apple store to sort that out. Bruce Roe

Just make an appointment for the Genius Bar so you do not have to stand in line, and you will get excellent support.

The permissions involved are usually in the browser, although if the App uses Java (not JavaScript) there are some security lockdown issues.

[bcroe]

Just register and download the application. Once downloaded, then install the app. There are both Windows and OS X. I have both version on my pc and mac book. Pretty much straight forward....

I think its easy to rebuild my automatic transmission, which I've done a couple dozen
times. Anything is easy when you know how. Thanks to slopoke for showing me
where to access SAM. There seems to be an issue in my "permissions" that won't allow
it to operate here; guess I'll have to go to the Apple store to sort that out. Bruce Roe

[silversaver]

slopoke seemed to understand perfectly, my request for a link to get started. Spent
my career designing CPUs and related analog systems like power. Don't have a clue
around high level languages & programs.

I went to the link, found how to log in and apparently download. However, the download
seems to have failed; apparently it won't work on an Apple. Guess I need something
already on line. Bruce Roe

Just register and download the application. Once downloaded, then install the app. There are both Windows and OS X. I have both version on my pc and mac book. Pretty much straight forward....

[bcroe]

Bruce: I've sent you info on SAM access several times. When
I started this business, I went to the NREL website and rooted around until I found SAM.
It took me about 5 min. and I'm a computer Luddite. It would appear others have done
the same as me. I'm not trying to be a wise ass, but I don't understand what the
problem is.

slopoke seemed to understand perfectly, my request for a link to get started. Spent
my career designing CPUs and related analog systems like power. Don't have a clue
around high level languages & programs.

I went to the link, found how to log in and apparently download. However, the download
seems to have failed; apparently it won't work on an Apple. Guess I need something
already on line. Bruce Roe

[J.P.M.]

SAM looks super-cool. I've already spent too many hours working through my usage and generation projections. I'm pretty happy with the results, but it's good to know there's another free tool.

As for your question, SCE doesn't appear to retain hourly data past 13 months, but you could visit annually to grab and hold their data to build up a multi-year record. An Energy Detective system retains hourly data, but only for 3 months.

Understood. Thank you.

[J.P.M.]

You still haven't explained to the rest of us, how to access & use this tool. Bruce Roe

Bruce:

I've sent you info on SAM access several times. When I started this business, I went to the NREL website and rooted around until I found SAM. It took me about 5 min. and I'm a computer Luddite. It would appear others have done the same as me. I'm not trying to be a wise ass, but I don't understand what the problem is.

[bcroe]

Down load

Here is a link, I've never used this tool. https://sam.nrel.gov/

Thanks, thats the first link i've seen since the beginning of the discussion.
There seems to be a link there for download. I'll have to get to the big
bandwidth access at the library and see what happens. Bruce Roe

[slopoke]

You still haven't explained to the rest of us, how to access & use this tool. Bruce Roe

Here is a link, I've never used this tool.

https://sam.nrel.gov/

[bcroe]

I usually use SAM from NREL which is sort of like PVWatts on steroids, TRYNSYS or stuff I wrote. All use TMY data. SAM will let you generate your own TMY if you choose, including a completely clear day

You still haven't explained to the rest of us, how to access & use this tool. Bruce Roe