Hit with a massive electric bill after going solar… what am I missing here?
Hey everyone, I’m hoping to get some perspective from people who have been running solar for a while because I’m currently staring at my utility bill in absolute shock. I finally pulled the trigger on a rooftop system earlier this year. I was expecting to see those immediate, satisfying drops in my monthly expenses that everyone talks about, but my most recent electric bill just came in and it's barely any lower than it was last summer before the panels went up.
I’m trying to figure out if my system is underperforming, if my utility company is screwing up the net metering credits, or if my expectations were just totally unrealistic. For context, my family's daily routine hasn't changed much, though we have been using the central air conditioning during this month for a bit longer. Still, seeing a massive triple-digit bill when you have a roof full of panels feels like a total punch in the gut. Has anyone else experienced this initial lag in savings right after installation, or should I be calling up my installer to see if something is not working?