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Alternate Forms of Energy FAQ
If my solar subscription produces more energy than I use, does YEC buy it back?
Yes! If your subscription produces more energy than your home consumes in one month, you will see a credit on your account, regardless of the amount.
When will the additional purchase price be justifiable for the average vehicle buyer?
A lot can change in a year, but based on current fuel prices, probably 4 years. There are more models becoming available and as battery prices improve, the timeframe could shorten.
How do solar tax credits work?
YEC will use tax credits associated with the Community Solar program which are figured into the program’s pricing.
What is York Electric doing to study electric vehicles for its members?
- Back in 2007, YEC began collecting data.
- YEC also collaborated with Duke on their plans and data collection; Duke energy currently has one of the nation’s largest fleets of plug-in electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric cars for research and development purposes. This includes vehicles from Toyota, Tesla, Ford, General Motors, Chrysler, Nissan, and the Southeast’s first plug-in hybrid electric utility “bucket” truck.
- In 2013, YEC developed an overall electric vehicle plan to include beta sites for in-home chargers and special electric rates to incentivize vehicle charging on non-peak times.
- In 2014, YEC implemented an electric-vehicle rate.
What if a storm damages the community solar equipment?
If the community solar arrays are damaged during a storm, members will receive a proportionate share of the energy produced by any non-damaged panels while repairs are made.