Read the agreement people.
It’s in language a student can understand. I summarized it in my “subscription “thread.
The agreement doesn’t list all scenarios, and so I would not risk assuming Tesla will act in favor of the customer if it’s not expressly written on the agreement. Particularly, I wouldn’t accept as fact anything a Tesla employee says that contradicts the agreement such as maintenance responsibility by the renter.
My biggest concern is risking that the price will go up. The people I've spoken to assure me it wont go up that much if at all in the first year but without that in writing I'm not convinced. Putting panels on my roof leaves me prone to the price skyrocketing to 1000/mo if Tesla wanted to and I'd have no choice but to cancel and be out $1500. I know they likely dont want to do this but I dont like the exposure. Why wont they guarantee the rate for the first year at least?
I'm also concerned about who maintains the system. The contract says its me but the rep said it was them and they would go through the manufacturer's warranty if anything went wrong. This didn't give me a good feeling about having to contact Panasonic or Honeywell (rep told me they use honeywell panels in CT)
I'm also concerned about if the system is down do I still pay the rental fee? What if its down for months?
I also dont like how the contract says all solar incentives go to Tesla. This scares me into thinking net metering and sell back of any kWh go to them too. Not likely but again like above I want it in writing.
I emaiied my guy these questions to get a response in writing. Its been a day and a half and no response. Still also no layout from the engineers and its been 4 days since I put money down.
I'm also concerned they will dump poor or used panels on me. Do they guarantee it will produce a minimum amount? I dont see that anywhere.
Lastly I am very concerned about who is doing the install here. Especially in light of the Walmart fires being attributed to shoddy installation practices.
It specifically says the price is subject to change. In fact it makes sense it is adjustable month to month, and that’s why there is no contract to sign. Sounds reasonable just like any other no-contract monthly agreement service in life. There is nothing that limits how low or high the price can get either. It can be changed at any moment for any amount, and if you don’t agree within 30 days, you must pay the $1,500 to cancel and take off the system. This is pretty clearly stated in the agreement.
The system is your responsibility to maintain. If it goes down, yes, you still pay your rent. It’s not like the generation depends on something from Tesla HQ in some mysterious way. This is explicitly written on the agreement no matter who says what.
It doesn’t seem like there is a contract between Tesla and your utility. So, any NEM credit should be yours. And nothing in the agreement says you are getting brand new panels. They’re selling you a specific DC capacity, not panels. As long as it generates the rated amount of electricity per your contract, then they’ve fulfilled their obligation. In fact, I would bet they’ll be reusing panels if someone cancels. Why waste money only installing brand new panels.
why not just stop paying and leave panels there.
I do share your shoddy install concern and curious to find out who they use in PHX.
If you stop paying, you will get charged the $1,500 automatically and they stated they have right to access your house any time to remove it.
Do they put a lien on the house, like a traditional lease?
Yes. There will be a record on your house. So, it’s not a straightforward matter in selling the house if you have a subscription.
