4 years ago
Despite my two star rating, you should join Arcadi...
Despite my two star rating, you should join Arcadia. I am very critical and like to dig into things. If you just want to save on your power bill and feel that you are doing something for the environment, YES, sign up. They are trustworthy. The problem is with communications and transparency. It has taken me over a year to answer simple questions related to my allocation such that I could compare my benefits from this program with the option to put a system on my roof. It is not very clear what is going on and the numbers, but if you are not curious, then there is no need to worry. You just need to know that you are getting a percentage of the solar production credits not a percentage off your usage. If the allocation is sized properly, you will receive on average 10% off your usage. So go for it but do not think about it and you will be promoting solar. The only bad thing is that the developments still have to be brown fields (taking up space on the land) not co-located with existing human development like parking lots and mall roof areas. But overall this is win win. If you want to save some money, you will. If you want to reduce fossil fuels, this will do that. The amazing thing is you do not have to be a home owner, just have a utility bill so renters can save.