Josette was one of
the first BC Hydro customers in northern BC to participate
in the net metering plan.
Does the system pay for itself? Solar panel technology
is advancing so quickly that an inverter that cost $10,000
four years ago sells for $3500 today. Even with lower
equipment costs and income from the new net metering from
BC Hydro, electricity from solar panels cannot compete
with
our low
BC Hydro
rates.
Expect to hear a lot more about solar panels. Once hydro
rates increase and solar technology costs decrease even
more, you may see solar panels become a part of the roof
on new homes to keep power costs down. Until then, brave
technology
pioneers like Josette Wier will lead the way.
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