efaardvark 1,314 Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 6 minutes ago, kamomesan said: Same here. I had this happen to me the last two years I've been in NorCal, and I was hoping it wouldn't be as bad down in SoCal as well. Guess this is going to be something us California people are going to have to keep dealing with moving forward There are options. I'm currently* looking at upgrading and expanding a smallish (4kW w/10kWh storage) solar PV system that we installed about 20 years ago. Amortized over 30 years like the power companies do the system cost us around $0.17 per kWh but it has already paid for itself at the insane rates SCE charges. When we built our system the technology was just starting to be usable for normal residential service if you didn't mind doing all the engineering yourself and could convince the power companies to let you do the net-metering thing with a grid-interactive system. Now prices have come way, way down and equipment is much more capable, with things like microinverters, Tesla PowerWalls, etc. Much more mainstream too. There's companies who will provide installation and service for PV systems the way other companies do for HVAC systems. For the same $0.17/kWh I could build a system at least 3x as capable today as the one we built back then too. At SCE's $0.42/kWh top-tier rate I don't need SCE anymore. SCE is pricing themselves out of the market. *no pun intended. Link to post Share on other sites
Geano 930 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Its bit warm no snow on the ground keeps melting though will soon enough I am sure. Link to post Share on other sites
Ohayotaku 2,075 Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 Mid to upper 50s the next couple days. Pretty nice change of pace, even if it does stay kinda cloudy Link to post Share on other sites
Brandonn 7 Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 chilly and sunny like it always is during a north carolina winter. Link to post Share on other sites
EnviousEnvy 384 Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 2:48AM 17°F (-8°C) Cloudy and a bit chilly. Have a little bit of snow but that's it. Link to post Share on other sites
Geano 930 Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 It is a bit colder these days though far as I can see it will be a short winter knock on wood. Link to post Share on other sites
efaardvark 1,314 Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 (edited) Rather cool, rain, hail, and a fairly good thunder and lightning show at the moment. I was trying to sleep but with all the racket I decided a midnight snack and watching the show out my window was the more interesting option. This is not daylight.... Edited December 28, 2020 by efaardvark 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Ohayotaku 2,075 Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 High winds & thunderstorms overnight. Hopefully no tornados. Link to post Share on other sites
Ohayotaku 2,075 Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 Temps in the 70s & sunny today. They say we won’t even get out of the 30s & windy on Thursday (I know it’s April Fools Day, but not appreciating Mother Nature’s sense of humor) Link to post Share on other sites
Metro 291 Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 Pretty dry with a few showers, but absolutely freezing! Link to post Share on other sites
Wedgy 1,539 Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 It's still snowing. ε-(＞．＜;; We don't typically get what you would call 'spring', just 'second winter'. Link to post Share on other sites
EnviousEnvy 384 Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 Rainy and a bit on the cool side (45°F) today. May snow tomorrow but I hope not! I've been having an itch to go swimming again. Link to post Share on other sites
leinwandname 186 Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 Sleet in the middle of April. 3 days ago it was really hot and now it's basically like late fall or a mild winter.... Link to post Share on other sites
Ohayotaku 2,075 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Temps were in the 60s & finally got a break from the rain. Had to mow the front yard for the first time this year. Link to post Share on other sites
Ohayotaku 2,075 Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Currently below freezing, though it’s supposed to make it to 60 this afternoon. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Ohayotaku 2,075 Posted April 20 Share Posted April 20 Currently 62F, but predicting an inch of snow overnight and not getting out of the 40s tomorrow 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Zila 524 Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 Harsh thunderstorm is finally letting up. Was under a tornado watch for an hour but it's just been lifted. I've got this music on low, letting the rain compliment it somewhat. Just trying to sleep. Stay safe and comfy out there. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Ohayotaku 2,075 Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 Rain & thunderstorms all day with temps holding in the mid-60s Link to post Share on other sites
Ohayotaku 2,075 Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 (edited) Waking up to near freezing though it’s supposed to make it to 70 today & 80 tomorrow. Edited May 1 by Ohayotaku Link to post Share on other sites
Raven_Claw 6 Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 Its too hot here in North India. Just like when our characters eat watermelon in anime Link to post Share on other sites
mechaBD 62 Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 Was sunny and 50 today. The last 3 days days has been just above freezing and down pour. I loved it. I live by the ocean and I love seeing the rain over the open water. I will take some pictures at some point and show you all. Link to post Share on other sites
Artisole 0 Posted Wednesday at 06:21 AM Share Posted Wednesday at 06:21 AM HOT AF Link to post Share on other sites
Ohayotaku 2,075 Posted Wednesday at 05:05 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 05:05 PM In the high 50s with the sun & clouds fighting for control of the skies Link to post Share on other sites
Ohayotaku 2,075 Posted Sunday at 02:04 PM Share Posted Sunday at 02:04 PM Gloomy & rainy all day, currently hearing thunder. Not supposed to get out of the 50s Link to post Share on other sites
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