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womanofthehills

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6. If you live in a sunny place like NM

Reply to dalton99a (Reply #5)

Sat Aug 16, 2025, 11:15 AM

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A few solar panels can take your bill down. I’ve had solar panels for 25 yrs. It’s nice to watch your meter spin backwards. I even have a solar pump on my well

My summer elec bill has been $16 a month (fee even if you use no elec) - Because it’s dry here, we can use swamp coolers which barely take any electricity. .

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