

1,125,598
Been actually watching the news on these . . . I'm going to wait and see how much prices come down over time, then consider them.
PS. Remedy for bunched up undies. Commando! 3:)
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Tony and Suzanne Marri...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Ryan Huggins - Thousan...
Thousand Oaks, CA
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Allie Angeloni
Oro Valley, AZ
352,976
According to a long time builder client of mine solar shingles (which have been available for a while now) are not as efficient as panels. Also, they are more expensive, which is fine if they work/look better.
We have solar (owned) and a Tesla and save a ton of money on solar. Yes, I would consider shingles if they were proven to be better should the need ever arise.
I never shoot the messenger...link the article. It's your post.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Ryan Huggins - Thousan...
Thousand Oaks, CA
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Allie Angeloni
Oro Valley, AZ
2,401,737
Hi Nathan,
As far as I know, we only get our underwear in a bunch when people use the Q&A to shamelessly promote themselves... not for including a link to a news article on new technology. I briefly heard about the Tesla solar roof tiles, but haven't read the details. Personally, I've been wondering why someone hasn't done it sooner.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Ryan Huggins - Thousan...
Thousand Oaks, CA
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Allie Angeloni
Oro Valley, AZ
5,585,399
that's a great improvement over solar panels....
and you're assuming the peeps who complain wear underwear....
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Ryan Huggins - Thousan...
Thousand Oaks, CA
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Allie Angeloni
Oro Valley, AZ
790,653
They solved the problem most people have with solar on the roof, it was unattractive.
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Ryan Huggins - Thousan...
Thousand Oaks, CA
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Allie Angeloni
Oro Valley, AZ
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
405,587
Oh I really like the look of them and hadn't realized these had come out. They are expensive, but like most anything, will likely come down in price in the next few years.
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Allie Angeloni
Oro Valley, AZ
1,713,581
I like the development.
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Allie Angeloni
Oro Valley, AZ
3,417,775
First they sound exciting and promising. Cost will be an issue though. Second, link away. If they dont like it, change the channel
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Allie Angeloni
Oro Valley, AZ
942,689
Due to shingles constantly blowing off of our roof, we are currently switching over to standing seam metal roof. We never considered solar, but our utility bills are fairly low so I doubt if solar would make much sense for us.
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
2,899,458
Tesla appears to do no wrong....
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
2,142,790
Why would anyone get their tighty-whities in a crumple for providing a link on your own post?
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
3,467,985
So what happens with people who do not wear underwear? Curious minds want to know
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
5,473,370
I know that expression as "not getting your knickers in a twist." This looks interesting as a roofing material. Haven't seen it in my areas as yet, though.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
1,555,100
Much prettier than the existing solar shingles I looked at a few years ago. I don't think any of them really match my architecture though. Maybe in a few years they'll have more of a traditional "comp. shingle" look to them and the prices will be worth it (and batteries to store the power for night time use too). Also, for me, the ability to go off-grid is a deal breaker. These would need to be able to support my power needs 24x7.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
291,019
They look many times better in appearance, than the solar panels that I currently see on roofs here - wow! - these look 'nice'. I think many homeowners lease as opposed to own them, which comes up in a home sale, as a major consideration for purchase Nathan Gesner. I do not hear specific brand names, so I would have to read up on Tesla's. Thanks for the question!
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
6,848,450
I love this stuff, but the Koch brothers are spending millions to hire the politicians and "experts" to discredit this type of thing.
The new epa may be outlawing this type of thing any day now.
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Bob Crane
Stevens Point, WI
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
5,235,804
I don't know butit's moving in the right direction. Seems to me they are pretty priecy at this point.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
1,019,648
LOL - my panties in a bunch keep me going
I really don't know enough about them to comment, there is very little market here for solar
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
5,241,443
I have not given it much thought
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
5,639,269
Pricey but moving in the right direction!
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
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Peter Testa
Danbury, CT
4,843,131
I think it's interesting but likely time will tell.
PS -- I rarely discuss bunching underwear in this forum. Rarely...but not never.
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Nathan Gesner
Cody, WY
3,075,301
5,623,606
Interesting, Nathan Gesner - I don't mind the links, just FYI! But, as to the solar shingles, we aren't seeing much of this at all in our area. Looks like Teri Pacitto has some great advice for you though!
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,153,799
I liked their intro a year ago and will utilize them when appropriate. Every new home should wear them!
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
3,988,194
Very expensive and I will go over to your blog to read more, Nate.
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
921,504
When others express their 'shorts in a bind' that the green light to bind tighter. With great deliberation I assaulted the 'shorts in a bind' bunch and here are the results.
If they trust there is value on the other side, the clicks will occur.
One recently commented "Annette, where is the link we have become accustomed to."
Don't give others control over what you will do.
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Nathan Gesner
Cody, WY
1,276,321
I saw it a year ago in SF Solar Energy show. They need to design special shoes for workers. Can be nasty to maintain.
I asked a Stanford prof why big buses do not have solar panel. The response was cities have high rises with shadow over. They did stress & shake test on them. The movement break up the connection and transistors no longer work....
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
1,880,848
Yes, why would we get our undies in a bunch? Because if everyone would do it, it would be soooooo annoying.
Self promoting of one's blog like a blow hard is offensive but not a solar roof.
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
5,774,223
Nathan,
One of our friends recently installed solar panels. He investigated the company tbefore Musk bought it., Their service and follow through was terrible, and he opted to use someone else who id an outstanding job for him. I like the idea of solar, and in states like ours it is growing. Many of the vineyards in Napa operate on solar. A
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
1,618,024
It is still too high for average homeowner
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
1,466,257
Nathan Gesner It beats the look of those large solar panels.
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Kasey & John Boles
Boise, ID
544,164
5,358,325
4,434,277
6,110,733
1,766,098
I think it is a phenomenal idea, but the cost is too high since we should b=not rely on Federal credits. This is a manufacturer subsidy and I don't agree with it, since taxpayers carry the burden for a small segment of the population who buy this product.
4,322,995
1,661,586
They won't stand a chance in Nevada nor Florida but Cali will love them!
3,986,529
2,729,388
809,308
We have thought about installing solar panels, not the shingles. I don't know enough about them. I will go read your blog post later when I have a little more time. -Kasey
8,324,526