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We originally installed solar panels on our roof in December of 2009 (activated and producing energy by the end of January 2010). We did it partially because it was the right thing to do (climate change, air pollution, safety of energy workers, environmental justice), but also because it was going to be a great financial … Continue reading Our New Secondary Solar Panel System (and Battery Backup)
I came across this article from Andrew Moseman. The numbers don’t support the case that consumer EV demand has fallen off a cliff. Instead, it looks more like this particular stage of EV development is coming to an end while the next one isn’t quite ready to begin. I pretty much agree with everything in … Continue reading An EV Might Be More Affordable Than You Think
I've written previously about why Coloradans who are in the market for a new car should really consider an EV, due to the up to $7,500 federal tax credit and the $5,000 Colorado state tax credit (some restrictions apply on the federal tax credit). That's still true, but there are some changes that happened January … Continue reading Coloradans: Buy a New Chevy Bolt for as Low as $15,000 Today (while they last)
Colorado just opened up the lottery for the statewide e-bike rebate. Initial registration is only open through Monday, August 21st, so act now. Note that currently you have to be income-qualified ($1,100 rebate for those under 80% of median household county income, $500 rebate for between 80% and 100%). Starting next April, everyone will qualify … Continue reading Colorado Statewide E-Bike Rebate Program
This post is about Colorado HB23-1272 which has passed the Colorado legislature and is awaiting the Governor's signature. Like most bills, this one is complex (77 pages long) and filled with legislative and legal jargon. As a result, the following is my current interpretation of some of the provisions in this bill but it is … Continue reading Coloradans Should Buy an EV
When many financial folks talk about spending they often mention the three "big rocks" of food, shelter, and transportation. That's not to say that the rest of your spending isn't important, it is, but if you get the three big rocks right (or wrong) they will have a much larger impact on your financial well … Continue reading Taking Advantage of the Enhanced EV Tax Credit
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