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Ravi Mikkelsen of Atmos Financial examines why cash and loan purchases remain vital in residential solar despite the expired tax credit. The discussion covers FEOC equipment pricing gaps, predatory lease buyout structures, dealer fee commissions, and door-to-door sales practices that inflate costs. Mikkelsen advocates for tax credit elimination, pricing transparency, and reaching a $2 per watt national benchmark for residential installations.
Topics Covered
Cash vs Financing
Solar Tax Credits
Lease Buyout Traps
Dealer Fee Commissions
Door-to-Door Sales
Pricing Transparency
Atmos Financial
$2/Watt Benchmark
Tariffs and Equipment Costs
International Solar Pricing
FEOC = Foreign Entity of Concern
NEM = Net Energy Metering
VPP = Virtual Power Plant
TPO = Third-Party Ownership
Reach out to Ravi Mikkelsen here:
LinkedIn:
www.linkedin.com/in/ravimikkelsen
Website:
www.joinatmos.com
Email:
ravi@joinatmos.com
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