Wrapping up home construction and running the numbers on the solar decision now. Leaning toward NG generator now for backup then getting a year of electric cost to determine the right size of the PV array and battery. Since we went with a significant investment in insulation for the house, I anticipate our energy consumption to be lower than our previous, smaller house - until we add electric vehicles to the mix. (I think the combo of EV and your own solar power plant is where the cost savings really start to add up.) I definitely agree that solar is the best hedge against the inevitable increase in rates from OG&E but there are tons of considerations and it is pretty easy to get into something that will never provide ROI within a reasonable time frame. It will be pretty cool to be in town in Norman but off grid with no need to worry about the next power outage from weather.
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