[jtakeda]

What answers are you lookin for specifically?
Solar design? KwH need? If cost makes sense?

Start with an energy audit to find out how much you use and think of things you can live without or replace with more energy efficient models.


I live completely off grid and recently replaced my entire set up. Not exactly an apples to apples comparison but I know how much stuff costs and I have a pretty good idea of what kind of draw each of my appliances has.

Also what kind of property do you have? Is there a place with good sun exposure you can install ground mount?

Does your roof need replacing? Thats usually a fantastic time to add solar.\

Just for reference I have a fairly well insulated house, with pretty poor solar exposure in the winter due to large towering redwoods.
My battery bank is 18kw and if I use energy at a normal rate that will last me about 5 days. Propane stove, propane fridge (for now), wood heat.

The fridge is your first place you should be looking if you want to reduce your energy consumption. Freezer on top model with standard doors (not french doors) has the best efficiency generally speaking