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Good explanation, here is one the digs into a CLIP being used to back a service contract, limited warranty, or specialty program. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ldmCYThfQKM.htmlsi=r89vsT-oIpIiBerw
Solar panels are a complete scam! We just had a hail storm and Allstate will cover taking the panels off and reinstalling but not covering the busted panels!
what if there's negligence? like if I trip over equipment that was left out by a vendor of the landlord and get injured, am I still not able to sue if there's a hold harmless clause in the agreement between me and my landlord?
Every situation is different so I can’t say specifically of course, but in this case if you do not have a HH agreement with the vendor of the landlord you may be able to sue the vendor.
I have a B.S. in Environmental Resource Management from Penn State. What are the next steps that I should take if I want to enter the Carbon Accounting field?
There are some specific carbon accounting courses available that could prepare you for a career in carbon accounting… Or you could apply for internships or starting positions as an environmental analyst where you have responsibilities related to carbon accounting.
There seems to be a "game changer" almost every day...hard to keep up with. Meanwhile EVs sales are tanking. And owners of EVs are crapping in their pants because of the extreme depreciation...
what happens if the roof needs to be replaced? i am looking at a house with Tesla Solar ppa. how much of an ass ache is it to get them there to take the panels off and put them back on and how costly is it? god forbid you find a number and have a conversation with them.
Hi Rob. I have a back attached deck with a roof canopy on a raised ranch home. In January the roof of the deck collapsed due to the heavy weight of snow. My village says the roof to the deck can not go back up because the deck is no longer in code and needs to be replaced as well, in order to put the roof back up. I have Building Ordinance of Law coverage. My claim has been denied because my insurance is telling me that since the deck was not damaged they will only pay for the roof. They won't pay to replace the deck. I've argued with them that is what OL is for and they insist its not. Am I wrong?
I'm not sure but if the damaged portion of the building (canopy) was not to code and needed to be replaced then that might be covered, however they're referring to the deck itself which wasn't damaged. You should check if your policy includes coverage for "Coverage A" which includes the undamaged portion of a building that may need to be demolished.
Yes, I believe the credit applies to MF buildings as long as they're at least 4 stories... Note this is a deduction, not a credit. The ITC is a credit that MF buildings (and single family homes) can take advantage of. Here's a link to some options: robfreeman.com/profit-solar-energy/
Rob, Question: How does one entity or company consult to make money off of 179D? I am trying to figure out how certain business makes money from this consulting. Please advise.
It's all a hot racket to nickle-and-dime everyone. 😔 Of COURSE my 1949 home is not up to 2024 code! FORCING people to pay EXTRA for some special "old house" coverage is immoral. Of COURSE things have to be rebuilt up to code. FORCING someone to BUY some EXTRA coverage or you won't fix their home, means that the insured was NOT insured to BEGIN with then. This is essentially a new insurance SCAM that leaves insurers an OUT. They don't have to cover ALL code upgrades under this Ordinence of Law coverage either-they can CHARGE you, while NOT covering this, this, this-you know-all of the EXPENSIVE stuff! So we pay them EXTRA, while STILL having to pay out-of-pocket AND a deductible. THAT IS NOT INSURANCE. "Your policy covers blah, blah, blah, but you are responsible for the $150,000 upgrade over THERE, because we don't. Sorry." They pay $110,000, we pay $179,000. Sounds fair! 😡
And an admitted company pays toward a state guaranty fund of sorts (maybe called a solvency fund), so that if the company goes out of business the state pays the carrier's claims (up to a state-specified limit).....At least thats what I heard from my insurance retail agent today. Does this sound right Rob?
I don't see where you posted / shared about how the flip side and recapture work. Can you, please, explain these in the context of this video? (The video was very simple to understand, so appreciate something similar.)
Are you referring to the risk of the terms of a tax equity deal not being honored by a tax authority, like the IRS? I did a video on that too, I can send you if you want. Let me know.
Depends on factors such as the terms of the bond requirement, the bond issuer and the experience of the team negotiating on your behalf with the obligee.
@@RobFreeman I'm just a person with a large plot of land and have been approached by a solar farm company who want to lease or buy my land. The land is not for sale, but I am considering a 35 year lease for a 20 solar micro grid out of 119.18 I own. I want a bond in place to make sure they clean up the mess when it is all over especially because I will be 95 years old at the time the lease is up. So with this said how much do you think a bond will cost for total clean up and restoring my land back to original nature?
If you are a property owner in an urban area close to any major city, perhaps your biggest risk factor is criminal activity around your charging stations and these claims could eclipse your liability insurance many times over. Patrons have a reasonable expectation of safety. Mostly the crime, is panhandling, but it can become far more aggressive especially if you are a woman. Good lighting is important, but not much of a deterrent for addicts at all….they just wear masks and wait until the EV driver exits the vehicle. If poorly lighted….yep we would sue you on behalf of the client for sure. If there have been multiple incidents, and you have not provided for security, regardless of lighting, you will be sued for sure. Charging station security ended any possibility of an EV road trip with my wife….too scary.
Im surprised how many people dont do their research on power purchase agreements before making a 25 year commitment. it's crucial to research the real costs involved. I recently wrote an in-depth article about power purchase agreements. you can read it here illinoisesolarpros.blogspot.com/2023/12/what-is-solar-power-purchase-agreement_0622736913.html
Regular software updates are crucial, often including security patches for newly discovered vulnerabilities. Implementing additional security measures like two-factor authentication, secure socket layer (SSL) encryption, and verification APIs can further protect your online transactions. 😊
Interested in buying townhome with PPA. After Googling the company it appears that there are a lot issues with CS. Payments are not being posted, member's are paying late fees, ACH is no longer available, invoices are received late therefore creating late fees.... 31 complaints in all. Seller did not reveal this to me yet; I have not gone into depth about their contract. I am unsure if they are having issues with CS and this company. What shall I do? Should I see if he could give pay half and I pay half of the remaining 9 years? I do love the townhome and it's reasonably priced. I just don't want all the hassle with this solar panel company. Realtor email me contract which started at $77 dollars when they first received the panels. So does this mean that my monthly payment would still be based on what I use?
Sorry for the delay, what is CS? Are you referring to community solar? From what you described it sounds like you may potentially be walking into some headaches with this company.
@RobFreeman Thanks for getting back to me. CS is for Customer Service. Sorry, seems like I'm always in a hurry these days. And yes, I agree. Thanks again.
@@karmelabun1999 To answer your last question, I would assume your monthly payment will still be based on usage under the terms of the PPA. You may want to have an attorney review the PPA agreement to see what your rights are.
The other thing VTG would enable is the ability to transfer power from one vehicle to another. I wonder if anyone has a patent on a EV "jumper cable" that tricks the host into thinking it's supplying the grid and the other car thinks it's at a charger. This would allow any compatible vehicle to rescue a dead EV anywhere.
This video is super helpful in explaining. I was confused and really appreciate the definition. Just incase no one has mentioned this, the background music is really distracting. A little too loud so its hard to hear your explanation.
Sorry for the delay, they're different tax credits under the IRA. The bidirectional charging one is under "EV charging infrastructure" and is limited to $1,000 of tax credits, I believe. Check with your CPA. Whereas the home solar 30% tax rebate is not limited to $1,000... It could be much higher depending on the cost of the system.
If the solar system is engineered to overproduce actual consumption the utility savings are destroyed.The annual escalator also compounds over time Eroding the 🎉.savings as well
🤔 sounds like it would not cover you as the landlord. If the home is both habitable. But the tenant decides not too pay. In other words does landlord insurance protect you if your tenant is refusing too pay rent. And the evictions proceedings is taking too long where as there living the life of the lease and then some.
