[calljack]

No it just becomes less cost effective.
Max rebate = payback in 8 years
No rebate = payback in 13 years.
Some rebate = payback somewhere in the middle.
Buy the parts and do it yourself will greatly lower the cost.
Labor is a significant part of the cost and it ain't rocket science.

[calcowgirl]

No it just becomes less cost effective.

Well, at some point, "less" cost effective becomes "not" cost effective, depending on what you are comparing to and what alternatives you have.

[dalereed]

"Buy the parts and do it yourself will greatly lower the cost.
Labor is a significant part of the cost and it ain't rocket science."

You don't really believe they would allow that do you, if it isn't installed by a "licenced installer" you don't get the permit and won't have it at an cost.

No licenced installer, no net meter, plus if they catch you, you tear it out.

[MikeGranby]

> Max rebate = payback in 8 years
> No rebate = payback in 13 years

What discount rate did you use in those calculations?