bideau
Offering friendly advice
To me, yes it does.
The biggest negative seems to be the lease and the legal entanglements that may present.
From what I understand, once you sign on the dotted line you are not necessarily still calling the shots as regards your own home. You've got an "improvement" that may actually be viewed as an encumberance from any potential buyers and a lessor that may or may not have a say in any transaction that involves that home, including re-fi.
I have heard this is the least understood part of this still-new business. You can own that home outright and when you allow a leased solar deal you really don't fully own it.
I find the whole thing to be very sketchy and I refuse to do this. I'd recommend people consult with a qualified attorney before signing anything.
Based on the amount of boiler-room calls I'm getting on a weekly basis I'd say the government has fvcked this thing up royally and there is a rush to get the tax credits any way they can be gotten.
My understanding is that the home owner will be responsible for extra cost associated with the removal and reinstallation of the panels if there's an issue with the roof. And considering most roofs need to be reshingled every 20-30 years, the age of the roof at time of installation is important.
For me, it's not worth the money. Even at peak usage, My bill may be a bot above $100. My bill last month was $75. My house is already very energy efficient.