JerryCaldwell

As Solar Plummets, Stocks Drop Below Book Value

I think instead of more subsidies it should be written into the building code for all new construction especially commercial/institution... If the upfront cost is a line item in project financing from the start the ongoing cost of debt service for that portion of the budget is less than the cost of energy is produces. If the cost of the system on a residence was spread out through the term of the mortgage the energy savings far outweigh the monthly cost.

I strongly support subsidies and incentives for all forms of alt energy, however at this time I don't think we can afford it.

On Nov 16 08:42 AM WPSPIKER wrote:

> I like the fact that solar is a good source of power. problem is
> in this environment everyone wants green they just want it at a much
> lower cost. Up front costs of solar are still too high to get the
> average joe involved. and that is what it will take to make solar
> worth while in USA. What is required the better gov. subsidies
> similar to what has been one in Germany. Who in there right mind
> will put in the system that will take close to 20 years to pay back
> the initial investment, as wells that investment will last only 20~25
> years? I am not a tree hugger but I do thin we need more green
> energies. solar is part of it but the upfront costs need to be dealt
> with prior to it making it main street..
> mark