Over here in Florida, I shock people when I show them my actual bill from the power company is exactly the minimum service fee every month. I don’t “get” paid for my excess but I don’t have to pay over night so I’m sure as hell happy for that arrangement.
I’ve also blown some people’s minds by framing it as equity building too. You pay a mortgage and own your house eventually. Why not roll solar into that and get equity into your energy as well instead of renting it from the power company?
They uhhhh they definitely do. But fuck Home Depot, go to your local Ace Hardware franchise, mine has an absolutely impeccably organized fastener section, and you throw the ones you want in a bag and write down the price. All honor system, no hassle.