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Lisa Marie (Ayers) Morrissey passed away December 3, 2019. Lisa Marie was born February 13, 1968. Born and raised in Chicopee MA, she was a graduate of Comprehensive High School class of 1986. Lisa went to Putnam nursing school and graduated in 1991. She worked as a nurse for more than 20 years, caring for those in need. She was a single mother of two children. Lisa enjoyed camping with her children, taking various trips, and getting "lost" in places. Lisa loved dancing. She took several dance classes with her kids and used to say some of her happiest moments were performing on stage with them. Lisa recently started dancing again with Rising Stars dance Studio. Lisa recently spent her time donating to kids with the Kindness Rocks Project in Sierra Leone, West Africa.
She was predeceased by her mother Betty Ann (Walker) Ayers in 2011. She leaves behind her husband Brian Morrissey of Southwick; daughter Kellie Romaniak and fiancé Miguel of Springfield; son Kevin Romaniak Jr. and his partner Robert of Westfield; her father William J. Ayers Jr. of Chicopee; her brother Tim Ayers of Ware; her sister Lorilee LaBarre of Chicopee; her nieces and nephews, Jonathan LaBarre, Daniel LaBarre, Emma LaBarre, Nathan Ayers, Norah Ayers, and Miley Santiago and her grandson Joseph Wilson. Lisa was a friend of Bill. Lisa had a very caring heart and loved hard. She will be missed by many and all who loved her.
Her family would like to invite family and friends to say goodbye to Lisa with Calling Hours at Nowak Funeral & Cremation Services, 15 Ludlow Ave., Springfield on Friday, January 10, 2020 from 4-7pm.
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The 2018 Epcot Trees
Well, some of you all may have noticed I didn't give a report last year on the 2017 Epcot Flower and Garden/Bsf trees in the Japanese Pavilion. I do apologize (I had a few reasons, of which I don't need to go into now) and I hope to make up for it with this post. Anyway, goody for you because, here you go, this years trees.
Since this is my blog, here's a video of my entry for this year.
You may recognize it from this YouTube video: Green Mound Ficus Fast Forward
The night before I moved the tree from The Nook where I had mossed and photographed it, to a stack of pallets closer to my vehicle. My wife yelled at me because I'm not supposed to be lifting heavy things.
The process for choosing Epcot trees is simple: Bsf members from around the state (and sometimes at-large…
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A flowering Brazilian raintree
It all began in 1974, with a matchbox. Sounds like the start of a cheesy film noir, right?
The Brazilian raintree's history in the USA had its start with a matchbox (a match box is a container, about two inches by one and a half inches and about a half inch deep, made of cardboard, with a bit of sandpaper on the side to strike a match on. A match is an analog version of a lighter, usually a piece of wood with a mixture of sulphur and other magical chemicals that, when friction is applied to it, as from the sandpaper on the side of the box, will burst into flame. Kinda like magic. A matchbox is not a very large container) filled with some seeds from the sister-in-law of a gentleman named Jim Moody, that were….umm, smuggled into the USA. Smuggled might be too harsh, she was a…
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Focus on defoliation – determining how many leaves to remove – Bonsai Tonight
Spring maintenance for junipers – removing the berries – Bonsai Tonight
Itoigawa Refinement
This one has been one of my favorite trees, but it's rather unassuming in the bench. I initially styled it with Peter Warren in 2011…a flash through the last 8 years in a few snaps…
2010, as purchased from Evergreen Gardenworks:
2011, first major styling:
2012, a slight change in direction:
2014, 2nd major styling:
2015, full year of growth:
2016, lightly trimmed, but otherwise allowed to grow:
2017, repotted, lightly trimmed in the summer, 2014 wires removed:
Which brings us to now…Here is a shot from spring 2018.
and the work begins…Scrubbed trunk and deadwood:
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Some moss, cleaning up the undersides of the branches, and a little minor tweaking and it is ready for show.
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Avino Silver and Gold Mines (CVE:ASM) rallied almost 10 percent Wednesday after the company received a bullish rating from H.C. Wainwright analysts.
The analysts, Heiko Ihle and Jake Sekelsky, said fresh ore is now being processed from the Avino Mine, and reiterated their buy rating on the company and $2.70 price target.
Shares of Avino climbed 9.4 percent to C$1.75 in Toronto on Wednesday.
The report comes after the precious metals miner announced its third quarter production figures on Tuesday, with overall silver production for the period reaching 217,024 ounces, while gold output was 1,105 ounces.
It also produced 34,919 kilograms of copper, for a total of 298,381 ounces of silver equivalent. Notably, the analysts said that copper production from the Avino Mine reached a payable level for the first time, adding a small amount of silver equivalent ounces.
In the second quarter, the company produced 223,183 ounces of silver and 1,157 ounces of gold for a total of 295,531 silver equivalent ounces.
H.C. Wainwright noted that though production from the San Gonzalo mine decreased slightly, it still believes the future growth of the company should be realized at this historic site.
At the Avino Mine, the company began processing fresh material at the beginning of September, as opposed to historic stockpiles, which have somewhat lower grades. During the third quarter, the mine produced 67,370 silver equivalent ounces, up from 61,692 ounces in the previous period.
"Given the presence of a fair amount of copper in the Avino ore, we believe the inclusion of copper credits may add to overall production going forward," wrote Ihle and Sekelsky in their note.
Meanwhile, expansion plans for the Avino Mine remain on track, with expectations to be completed sometime this quarter, which would essentially triple Avino's current milling capacity. H.C. Wainwright said it does not expect any delays with regards to this project, which would serve as a catalyst for shares.
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World Watch Monitor (26.06.2018) – https://bit.ly/2N0pknm – A Coptic Christian from Beni Suef governorate in Egypt saw his wheat fields set on fire, just four days after he was accused of planning to turn his house into a church.
On 2 June, Ibrahim Sadeq Ayad from Ezbed Ragy village, near the city of El-Fashn, informed the police that his 2.5 acres of land had been torched by unknown assailants, World Watch Monitor was told by the lawyer who accompanied him to the police station.
Three days prior to the incident, Ayad was at the same police station but in a different position. According to his lawyer, Bassem Farid, a report had been filed against him, accusing him of turning his home into a church.
As there is no church in the village, Ayad has hosted a Sunday school at his home for the past four years, led by church ministers from El-Fashn.
On 29 May, Ayad had a visitor from the neighbouring village of Ezbet Marco: the pastor of St. Mary and St. Michael's Church, Fr. Eshaq Kastour, who had come to pray for Ayad's sick wife, at his invitation.
As there is no formal church in Ezbed Ragy, local Coptic Christians used to go to the church of St. Mary and St. Michael in the neighbouring village of Ezbat Marco, which is 8km away. But in October 2012, they were attacked by some local Muslims who protested against their regular visits. Since that time, they have been going to church in El-Fashn, which is twice as far from home.
"When the Muslim villagers of Ezbet Ragy saw the priest visit Ibrahim's home, they concluded that his home would turn into a church," Farid said. Then they filed a complaint with the police against him and Ayad was arrested.
Three days later, the Coptic man was released after signing a pledge that he would not turn his home into a church and that no prayer meetings for children would be held there again.
The next day his land was burnt and his lawyer implied a link between that incident and his release. No arrests have been made in relation to the burning of the land so far.
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But if you can find an unhatched egg, then delivering specimens will be much easier, and I can then arrange for the unhatched spiders to be contained.
There must be a nest deep in the Shadowthread Cave. Please, search for an egg in the nest and return it to me.
Have you been inside the Shadowthread Cave, <name>? Did you find a spider egg?
Ah, very good. I will have this egg and the venom transported to Darnassus, then return there when my studies are done here. I expect to find out a great deal from these specimens, <name>. You have been a great help to me.
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Intended to work with Visual Studio 2012 or 2013. Debugging a assembly with indexed PDB, AND "Enable Source Server support" option enabled will give Visual Studio the ability to download missing source code from version control server.
For information on debugging with indexed symbols, see documentation on project site.
It will require connection to TFS Server during build (and will generate error otherwise).
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Using this approach has a downside: when you open Visual Studio without TfsIndexer package on packages folders, and build it without prior restoring packges, NuGet will try to restore packages. But in this case, even when packages are successfully restored, TfsIndexer targets will not be included during building. For C# projects, it will be included on next build attempt. For VB.NET and F#, it will require you to restart Visual Studio.
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Birthstones are gemstones that accompany a birth month, each having a unique meaning and historical significance. The popularity of birthstones dates back to ancient times when civilizations believed that gemstones had incredible powers such as luck, health and prosperity. Traditionally, each month is associated with a single gemstone, but as you'll find below there are a few months with multiple birthstones. The birthstones associated with birth months today are not necessarily the same ones that were used in ancient times. In those days, color was the most important feature of a gemstone so they did not distinguish between gems the way we do today. For instance, they did not distinguish between a Ruby and a Garnet. Our list represents the modern birthstone list endorsed by the American Gem Society.
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June | Pearl and Alexandrite
June birthdays claim two birthstones; pearl and Alexandrite. Pearls have been wildly popular in jewelry for centuries because of their natural beauty. Alexandrite gemstones are extremely rare and desirable since they change color based on the lighting.
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The MS-PRO Beholder 3-Axis Gimbal Stabilizer for Mirrorless Cameras supports cameras weighing up to 900 grams. Designed for professionals, it is suitable for use with small cameras with a 1/4"-20 mounting screw hole, GoPro cameras (requires optional mount not included), and select smartphones (requires optional mount not included). The camera platform incorporates three locking levers that allow you to adjust and balance your camera on the gimbal without requiring tools.
Featuring a 32-bit controller with a 12-bit encoder to create smooth, accurate, and efficient stabilization for fast response and extended battery life. Three follow modes, pan only, pan and tilt, and 3-axis (pan, tilt, and roll), allow you control over which axes to stabilize and which to allow follow movement on. A built-in lock mode will hold the camera locked onto one point, and in any of the gimbal's modes, you can reposition the camera manually, hold it in place and have it hold that position. The built-in joystick allows you to override the follow mode and reframe the shot electronically for smooth framing adjustment. You can also invert the gimbal for low angle underslung shots. A built-in 3/8"-16 threaded mounting hole allows you to mount the gimbal on a tripod. The unit is powered by 3 x 18650 rechargeable batteries.
- Designed for mirrorless cameras
- 360° rotating brushless motor
- Lock Mode - yaw, pitch, and roll axis work together to keep the camera pointed in one direction
- Pan-Follow Mode - follow pan axis and hold the tilt position
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- 3-Axis Follow Mode - no restrictions as it allows the camera to follow pan, tilt, and roll
- Easily switch to inverted mode at any time by simply flipping the handle over the camera
- The built-in joystick, operated by your thumb or finger and allows you to make smooth framing adjustments within the shot
- Inverted mode operated in conjunction with any of the Lock and Follow modes
- Display screen on the back of the handle conveniently with information on the battery life and operating mode
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Eight tech startups accelerate towards energy and resources sector prospects
Over 80 energy and resources sector executives, METS professionals, government supporters, technology entrepreneurs and investors gathered at Advance Queensland's The Precinct in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane on Tuesday 18 December 2018 for Unearthed Accelerator Demo Day. Demo Day was a celebration of the eight dynamic startups that graduated the first phase of the Unearthed Accelerator program, as well as over fifty highly experienced mentors and industry partners and supporters who have contributed so profoundly to the success of this year's program.
It was also an opportunity for the talented founders to showcase how much they have grown over the 3-month program and demonstrate their innovative and diverse technology solutions that are set to form part of the $1 trillion economic impact that the energy and resources sector is facing from digital transformation over the next decade.
The Unearthed Accelerator is a mentor-driven program supported by industry partner Origin Energy, government partner Advance Queensland, and program supporter Fugro that connects startups to industry customers, mentors and advisors, while helping founders to achieve their entrepreneurial vision.
Keynote speaker Chris White, Origin Energy General Manager, Exploration and New Ventures, said that Origin supports Unearthed as technology is moving faster than any one company can keep up with.
Our partnership with Unearthed allows us access to some of the brightest minds and new technology that is tailored to our industry. The partnership is two way. As well as helping us find new solutions to old challenges, access to Unearthed and the startups provides Origin mentors with opportunities to develop, coach and keep on top of fast-moving technology," said White.
Unearthed Accelerator General Manager David Camerlengo explained that the first phase of the Unearthed Accelerator was an opportunity for startup founders to validate that their technology solutions are solving real industry problems in the energy and resources sector.
It is also about verifying that there is a pathway to deliver real impact in that sector and that there is an opportunity to build a scalable business around that," he said.
Camerlengo also spoke about why big corporates should be interested in working with startups.
78 per cent of big corporates are focused on sustaining incremental innovation. They are built to optimise their existing business model, to drive productivity, and to mitigate risk to protect their business. Conversely, startups are focused on driving true disruptive innovation, and therefore present a great opportunity for corporates to run specific experiments external to the business," said Camerlengo.
The Unearthed Accelerator 2018 has been an incredible collaboration of a community Unearthed is trying to foster between industry, government and startups. Unearthed was blown away by the progress of the founders who graduated the program.
Congratulations to the talented and inspiring startups: Active Adrenalin, Quantum Geology/OreFox, Riskloop, SeePilot, siteoffice.mobi, SkyGrow, SnapSupport, and Universal Field Robots. Thank you to the fantastic program supporters: Origin Energy, Advance Queensland, and Fugro and last, but certainly not least the network of over 50 mentors who have been so generous with their time and expertise over the last 12 weeks.
SeePilot CEO and Co-Founder, James Tibbett said that they launched the startup in January this year.
Our involvement with Unearthed has literally accelerated opportunities and partnerships, which are invaluable to a startup company. We are using virtual reality to help workers in the energy and resources sector be safer and more productive; we are helping the industry to improve their spatial and situational awareness in ways that previously has been limited by the lack of technology available," Tibbett said.
Quantum Geology and OreFox CEO and Co-Founder Warwick Anderson said that they received their first investment through Unearthed.
In addition, having people to talk to about our issues, work through solutions and polish our business model has been invaluable. It is fantastic to have that support and it means a lot to us," said Anderson.
Phase two of the Accelerator, running from February to May 2019, is an intensive full-time program for startups seeking the skills and capabilities to go-to-market and scale a viable and sustainable business in the energy and resources sector.
Applications for the Unearthed Accelerator SCALE phase are open until 31 January 2019. Find out more or apply: https://unearthed.solutions/accelerator.


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All of my grands can swim (or in Cole's case, is learning to swim). As a non-swimmer who is too scared to learn to swim (though most of my grandkids have offered to teach me), I am happy that they all can enjoy the water and be safe. But I believe every last one of them wears goggles if going underwater. Most insist on it, I believe. And I don't blame them, because I wouldn't like getting water in my eyes either.
My niece Maggie is also making certain that Austin and Lilly can swim. They are both taking lessons. Apparently wearing goggles is optional for those two…..
And it amused the heck out of me when I saw this photo. Apparently, if you are as much of a ham as Lilly, when a camera is in the vicinity and you're told to say cheese, you smile for the camera like a supermodel, no matter your circumstances…..
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Welcome to the Ultimate Guide to Solar Panels in Maryland
This page is a complete guide to the complicated and sometimes confusing process of installing solar panels on your Maryland home. Since there's a lot to consider, we've separated the page into sections to help you find what you are looking for. If you find this page useful, please share it with someone who might also find it interesting!
** What's new for 2020 **
Maryland solar incentives continue to save the average homeowner nearly $2,000 in the first year, and the Federal Government will also give you a tax credit equal to 26% of what you pay for solar in 2020. That federal credit steps down again in 2021. All those incentives add up to substantial savings for you who want to do the right thing for the environment and your pocketbook.
Maryland's solar success is driven by its Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which ensures a commitment to growing the share of electricity generated from renewable sources. While the RPS is currently pretty strong, it could be enhanced to 100% as promised by other forward looking states, though the SREC solar performance payment and available solar rebate program here provides returns at pace with the historical performance of the stock market.
Questions? Our network of solar experts are on call to assist you. Simply sign up for personalized assistance on our special solar deals page. You can get discounted on-grid pricing as low as $4,000/kW! This is paired with the strong Maryland solar incentives you see below.
What you'll find on this page:
The Solar Strategy section is focused on the 3 ways of paying for solar in Maryland, so you can decide which is best for you. We've created a tool that asks you a few questions and recommends whether you should pursue a solar lease, loan, or outright purchase. Then, we provide detailed analysis of how each works.
The Policy Information section contains all our latest research on the rules set by lawmakers and the Public Utilities Commission, which determine how easy it is to go solar in Maryland. These policies and rules govern everything from renewable energy mandates to interconnection, and have a huge effect on the viability of solar.
Finally, the Solar Incentives section includes information about money-back rebates and grants, tax credits, and tax exemptions for going solar in Maryland.
Click any of the boxes below to go to that section of the page, or scroll down to read the page in order.
Generate an accurate online solar estimate for your home
|Your Maryland Solar Strategy
|Comparing Solar Investment Options
|Paying Cash for Solar in Maryland
|Solar Loans in Maryland
|Solar PPAs in Maryland
|Solar Purchase Payback Time in Maryland
|Maryland Solar Policy Information
|Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS)
|RPS Solar Carve-Out
|Electricity Prices
|Net Metering
|Interconnection Standards
Your Solar Strategy in Maryland
Figuring out the best way to go solar in Maryland can be a little daunting. From loans and leases to power-purchase agreements, there are a lot of options out there. To help you pick the one that might be best, we've created the handy decision tool below.
We'll ask you a few simple questions about you and your home. Once you're done, we'll recommend a good option. Further down this page, we provide cost estimates and example return-on-investment calculations for all the various options:
How to pay for solar panels in Maryland
The chart above shows the 25-year returns for an investment in solar whether you choose to purchase a system with cash or pay over time with a loan or lease. As you can see, the purchase option leads to the highest dollar-amount returns over time, and the savings are HUGE in MD.
But paying up-front requires a big cash investment. That's why the solar loan option is better. If you take a loan or HELOC, you pay the system cost down monthly, but you still get a huge tax credit, meaning you'll come out way ahead in the first year. Your payments over 15 years will be only a little more than your savings, and you'll still come out tens of thousands ahead in the end.
The option with the smallest savings is for a solar Power-Purchase Agreement (PPA), which means you put $0 down on a rooftop solar system and pay monthly for the electricity, while you accumulate electricity bill savings over time. PPAs are an excellent option if you don't have any equity or cash to put down, and they still save you thousands in MD.
Read more below about each of three very good options for solar in The Old Line State!
How much can solar panels on roof save you?
Option 1: Paying cash for solar
The cash option used to be the only way to get solar, and it's still the option that provides the "biggest" financial returns. The reason we put "biggest" in quotes here is because it's technically true. You'll see a net return of over $46,000 over 25 years if you pay up front. But it requires a significant up-front investment.
In the mid 2010s, banks and other financing companies realized what a good investment home solar can be, and they started providing solar loans. If you have good credit or equity in your home, that's likely your best option. It's like being able to start a business that is sure to succeed, just by having a roof. Read about loans below.
If you've got cash and you prefer to pay up front, you'll put down $27,910 up front. By the end of year 1, incentives and energy savings will erase a bunch of it. Over 25 years, your system will have produced about $46,000 in income. The reason this works is that electricity in Maryland is EXPENSIVE. Solar offsets enough of it to save you about $1,770 in year 1, and it just goes up from there. As the electric company raises rates, you save more and more, and more...
On top of the electric bill savings, your home solar installation earns you extra credit for every megawatt-hour (MWh) of electricity it generates. The credits are called SRECs, and are worth about $50 each. An average-sized system earns you about 12 SRECs per year for the first 5 years of operation. That translates into an estimated $666 this year and a handsome bonus over time. Read more about Maryland's SREC market below.
Here's how the numbers pencil out when you pay up front for an average-sized rooftop solar system in Maryland:
- Installing a typical 9.8-kW solar system should start at about $27,910 after the $1,000 Maryland solar rebate. That's cheaper than solar has ever been, but it still might seem like a big investment. Don't worry, because after tax breaks and energy savings, your first-year costs will be considerably less than that.
- The Feds calculate their incentive based on actual out of pocket costs, so take 26% of $27,910, for a tax credit of $7,257. Your total investment is now down to just $20,653.
- After the tax credit we subtract your first year's energy savings, which we estimate to be $1,772. That reduces your cost after the first year to only $18,881.
- That isn't the end of the savings train! Maryland's SREC Market will save you $666 this year, bringing the final year 1 cost to just $18,215. That's nearly 35% off the starting price!
- Your system will pay for itself in just 10 years, and over its 25-year life, you'll see a total estimated net profit of $46,061. The internal rate of return for this investment is a stupendous 12.4%!
- And don't forget... your home's value just increased by close to $21,000, too (which just coincidentally equals the cost of the system after incentives)!
- In addition to all that cash (and home value), you've created some green for the earth as well by not using electricity from fossil fuels. It's like planting 218 trees a year, every year your solar power system is humming.
Keep in mind, the numbers above are based on an average home in Maryland. If you're ready for a custom quote for a solar panel system, our network of experts are on call to assist you. Simply sign up for personalized assistance on our special solar deals page.
Option 2: Using a loan to pay for solar
Don't have $30,000 sitting around to pay for solar? No sweat! As long as you have equity in your home, you can still own solar panels and reap all the benefits. Heck, even if you do have the cash, getting a loan to pay for solar is by far the best option when it comes to percentage return on investment.
That's because, in Maryland, using a loan to pay for solar is like investing in a business that's sure to succeed, and also earns you a tax break. Your tax savings will be huge in the first year—more than enough to offset the small difference between the loan payments and electric bill savings. All this means you'll never have to spend a cent on solar, and you'll still come out way ahead over 25 years.
A solar purchase like this will make sense for you if the following is true about you and your current situation:
- You can qualify for a solar loan or home-equity line of credit (HELOC) for $27,910, with a fixed rate of 5% or lower and a 15-year repayment period.
- You love making money without much risk
Here's how the numbers pencil out for a Maryland solar purchase with a loan:
- Installing a typical 9.8-kW solar system should start at about $27,910 after Maryland's $1,000 solar rebate. That's how big your loan will need to be to cover it.
- The electricity you'll save in the first year of operation would have cost $1,772, but your annual loan payments will be 2,562, meaning you would spend $790 on solar this year, but...
- You'll also see a huge tax break! The Feds give you 26% of the cost of your system (after rebate) back as a tax credit, which in this case is $7,257.
- The final bit of savings comes from Maryland's SREC program (discussed below). SRECs will mean an additional $666 in income from solar this year. Altogether, you'll come out $7,133 ahead after year 1. The cost of your loan will only never wipe away that windfall, and aftert the loan's paid off, your net savings will skyrocket.
- The benefits of taking the loan are so great that after the loan is paid off, your profits stack up just like if you bought the system outright. You'll end up withmore than $35,000 in profits over our 25-year example—all without putting a single penny into it. That's HUGE.
- On top of the green that will stay in your pocket, your system will mean green for the environment, too. 218 trees-worth, every year!
Keep in mind, the numbers above are based on an average home in Maryland. If you're ready for a custom quote for a solar loan, our network of experts are on call to assist you. Simply sign up for personalized assistance on our special solar deals page.
Option 3: Buying the electricity, not the panels with a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)
In a Power Purchase Agreement, your solar company installs panels on your home, but you don't own them. You agree to buy the electricity from the panels at a set rate that's lower than your existing electric rate.
PPAs can be a smart choice if you have decent credit, low income, and/or are newly retired. And even though the savings are smaller than if you purchased a solar system, you can still avoid thousands in payments to the utility company. Though, if you can't commit to a 20 or 25-year contract, it can be a hassle to transfer the PPA when you sell your home.
Here's how the numbers pencil out if you sign up for a solar PPA in Maryland:
- The agreement: You sign a contract to purchase solar electricity at a set rate. These rates vary, but we'll use $.12/kWh as an example.
- How it works: The solar electricity replaces most of your utility bill, but you now get 2 bills each month; 1 from the utility company for a small amount, and 1 from the solar company. In our example, your previous utility bill would have been around $158 per month. The new bill would be for about $10 per month, and the new solar bill would be for about $134. In total, that represents an average savings of just over $14 per month, or $173 per year.
- Lifetime savings: That might not seem like a lot, but it adds up. And the savings get larger over time, because the PPA cost increases by only 3% per year, whereas electricity from the utility has gone up by an average of 3.5% per year for the past few decades. Over a 20-year PPA contract, you'd save an estimated $9,942. That's with no money down and no messing with tax credits!
- Environmental savings: The CO2 savings from those panels is like planting 218 trees per year, every year!
Keep in mind, the numbers above are based on an average home in Maryland. If you're ready for a custom quote for a solar PPA, our network of experts are on call to assist you. Simply sign up for personalized assistance on our special solar deals page.
Calculate solar panel cost and savings for your specific home
Maryland Solar Policy Information
Ever wonder why solar seems to be everywhere in some states, but not in others? We did too.
State legislatures and public utilities commissions can enact rules to make solar power accessible for everyone. Favorable rules explain why some of the cloudiest states—New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, are doing so well with solar, and yet some of those with the most natural solar resources—like Alabama, Mississippi, and Georgia—are doing so poorly.
Below is important information about the public policy, rules, and economic reasons that affect your ability to go solar here in Maryland:
Maryland's Renewable Portfolio Standard
50% by 2030
Grade: A
A Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS) is a law requriring utilities in the state to source a certain percentage of their electricity from clean, renewable sources like solar panels and wind turbines. if those companies don't meet the goals, they have to pay fines to the state. This gives them an incentive to find people who want to add solar panels to their homes and be a part of meeting those goals.
Maryland has a strong RPS that became law in 2019, mandating that 50% of all energy must come from renewable sources by 2030. Maryland's target of 50% is a very strong RPS overall, especially when compared to states that have yet to jump on the RPS bandwagon.
Perhaps more impressive is the fact that the state legislature passed this bill all by themselves in 2019, with the bill becoming law automatically, 30 days after the legislative session, because Governor Larry Hogan wouldn't sign it. This marks the second time Maryland's legislature has outpaced the Governor, having overridden a veto of 25% RPS bill in 2017.
You go, Maryland lawmakers!
Maryland's Solar carve-out and SRECs
14.5% by 2028
Grade: A
As part of the 2019 RPS law, Maryland lawmakers extended existing goals for the amount of total energy that must come specifically from solar power. The new goals put Maryland near the top of the pack when it comes to solar-specific requirments. Only Massachusetts is calling for more solar on a percentage basis.
The solar carve-out here basically guarantees Maryland will support solar power long into the future, which is a confort to anyone who is looking to put panels on their roof. And the carve-out means something very important for solar owners from a financial perspective, because it is what determines the value of Solar Renewable Energy Credits, one of the best solar incentives available.
Maryland Electricity Prices
Grade: C
The average cost of electricity in Maryland is 14 cents/kWh. That's slightly above the national average of 13.6 cents/kWh. At Solar Power Rocks, we think the national average is too cheap, so we think energy in Maryland is currently too cheap as well. We know you hate high electric bills, but hear us out.
Most of our electricity still comes from burning millions of tons of fossil fuels. The cost of those fossil fuels in dollars and cents may be low for now, but the environmental costs are astronomical. Switching to solar power now saves you money down the road and helps save the planet. You can thank us later.
Maryland Net Metering
Grade: A
Net-metering requires your utility to monitor how much energy your solar power system produces and how much energy you actually consume to make sure you get credit for the surplus.
Maryland's net-metering rules let you connect your solar panel system to the grid, and if you generate more kWh than you use, your electric company is required to credit you the going rate toward future bills.
If at the end of a 12-month billing cycle you have generated more electricity than used, you'll get a check at market rates for the difference. However, you still retain the associated SRECs your system produces over that time period.
Maryland Interconnection Rules
Grade: B
Maryland has enacted strong interconnection standards which outline how you can connect to the grid. Check out Maryland's Interconnection Rules.
Maryland Solar Incentives
Next to high electricity prices and net metering, solar incentives have traditionally been the most important factor for whether home solar power makes financial sense in a state. In the past, some states with otherwise lousy policy had tremendous incentives that drove down the up-front cost of going solar so much that homeowners could save oodles of money even without net metering or a good RPS.
These days, the big incentive most people can get is the Federal Solar Tax Credit that earns you 26% of your total system costs back after just 1 year. State incentives play less of a role than in the past, but some really good ones are still out there, ready to help homeowners go solar and save money before you know it.
Let's see how Maryland measures up:
The availability of state solar incentives for residential solar systems was sourced from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency, utility company websites, and the state public utility commission.
Maryland Solar Power Rebates
$1,000 for systems up to 20kW
Grade: B
Maryland has altered their state solar power rebate from previous years. Now, every homeowner installing solar panels on their roof gets a flat $1,000 rebate through the Clean Energy Grant Program. That solar panel rebate is valid only for systems sized 20kW and below. If you're planning a larger system, you do not qualify for this grant, but you are then eligible for the state production tax credit below.
Maryland Solar Tax Credits
$0.0085/kWh for very large systems
Grade: D
For homeowners with deeper pockets and lots of land, you can qualify for the state's Clean Energy Production Tax Credit. To qualify, your solar system needs to be pretty big -- we're talking 28-kW of panels, which is nearly 3 times bigger than the average system. So if you have the roof space on your mansion, you can get at least a $1,000 state tax credit.
How do you get there? Maryland will credit you $0.0085 (that's a fraction of a cent) for each kWh you feed back into the grid toward your annual state tax. So your system would need to kick out at least 23,530 kWh to hit that magical $1,000 level. Only systems sized 20kW and up can do that. If you are in the position to install a system that large, you can take your production tax credit annually for 5 years. Not too shabby, Daddy Warbucks.
For those of us with less-than Titanic-sized incomes, everyone can benefit from the Federal Solar Tax Credit. There's no cap on the federal tax credit and fortunately for Maryland, having a smaller state rebate to deduct means a larger tax credit coming your way.
Property Tax Exemption
Grade: A
Maryland lawmakers enacted a property tax exemption for your solar panels. That means that making your house more valuable by installing a solar system won't cost you a penny when tax time rolls around. You can expect an increase in your home value by a factor of 20 times your annual electricity savings. For a 5kW solar system installed in Maryland, that's about $17,000.
Sales Tax Exemption
Grade: A
What's more, the purchase of your solar panel system is also sales tax exempt thanks to a sales tax exemption enacted in 2011. Thanks, Maryland!
Low-income Solar Programs
Grade: FLearn more about low-income solar programs available in the U.S.
The consensus on Maryland solar power rebates and incentives
Maryland has been making some good progress on building up the solar energy market in the state. The legislature has set the bar high with a strong RPS (including a solar carve out) and some important solar power rebates and incentives are now flowing into homeowner's pockets as a result. Solar is now a no-brainer idea in Maryland: good for your kids, environment, local economy, and most importantly – your finances. Don't miss the boat!
Again, if you are confused about how these numbers work and would like some personalized assistance or a quote of your own, simply connect with our network of solar experts. They'll help sort out all the pricing, get you access to special deals, and they're super friendly to boot!
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62 thoughts on "2020 Guide to Solar Panels in Maryland | Solar Tax Credits, SRECs & More"
My condo complex in Montgomery County, Md. would like to chat with other condo communities that have set up solar for outdoor lighting and other projects.
Hiya, I am really glad I've found this information. Nowadays bloggers publish just about gossip and net stuff and this is actually irritating. A good site with interesting content, that is what I need. Thanks for making this site, and I will be visiting again. Do you do newsletters by email?
MD is not the environmental paradise you imply. Ocean City is the beaches and it is an abomination. Deep Creek Lake in the Appalachins allows development to the top of mountains and folks light up the mountains like Xmas trees at nite.The Balto-Wash Corridor looks like North Jersey now.Yea there are some good State Parks but open wilderness areas? Where? State pliticians are too influenced by developer money at election time. Not enough Federal protection or local and State backbone.
I don't agree with all of the references you have made, yet i will agree with a few. There are many open wilderness areas, especially in Western Maryland. I guess the next time you are driving your car to deep creek lake to climb that mountain, stop and take a walk about Allegany county. you will find some of the areas that you claim are meerly fiction.
I am highly disappointed that Montgomery County, MD, has suspended its tax rebate program as of November 2011. I signed installation of solar system contract in June 2011, but now I am not sure whether I will get my rebate. My installer (Solar Solution LLC), did not mention that the tax rebates were back-logged as much as 5 years. The tax credit was an incentive for me to sign the contract. It will discourage other folks from installing alternate energy system. Not a good step as we want to be more energy efficient.
Seems as though MD killed some incentives by reducing the PV grant from $500 / kW up to $10K to a single $1K amount. Kills the deal for me in Anne Arundel.
Does anyone have any experience with a company in Gaithersburg, MD called Solar Energy World? Thanks. [email protected]
please update your price of $10/watt as an example….closer to 5-6/watt…this price will scare people away from solar
Signing our solar contract this week-we already have geothermal. I was disappointed that the MD grants for geothermal were gone by the time we applied. I'm hoping this won't be an issue with solar….
Montgomery County has this on their web site as of August 9, 2011:
Please note that demand for energy-efficiency and renewable energy property tax credits has outstripped the annual budget of $100,000 for energy-efficiency credits and $400,000 for renewable energy credits. The current wait time for payment of credits is at least 5 years. Applicants will be paid in the order that applications were received as long as funding is available. Please contact the Department of Finance for more information.
Has anyone used an installer in Howard County Maryland in 2011. I have seen the older posts and looking to see some recommendations as well as any new rebate programs. Is the $5K program for the county still alive. Any help would be great!!!
Any information available for St. Marys county?
I live in Carroll County and would like to know what is available for Carroll County residents. How does the Federal, State and Local tax incentives work and same with grant or rebate money. Will I have to pay income taxes on any of this and are my property taxes waived for going green
I was thinking about going this route, My house is all electric, there is no gas line even run to the house. all electric base board heat and dual central air systems. up grading to heat pumps will run about 10 grand, having a gas line run from street to house (7,000)and replacing water heater(1500),and stove(2000).
Figure leaving eveything as is and adding solar and maybe getting a checking in the spring and fall would be a nice alternative
Gro solar put in our system in 2008 and did a wonderful, professional job. We couldn't be happier. I was told back then that the $10,000 grant from MD we received was NOT tasable as personal income for the state.Does anyone know if this is for sure? Thank you
I have not seen one single house in Cecil County Maryland with solar panels…any rebates in my county? My house is all electric and I am paying a fortune to Delmarva…help…
COST after SUBSIDES
I am looking for a solar installer. Do these guys have to have a MHIC# with the state?
My county does not have any property tax rebates, so the Maryland solar rebate money is very important to me. Does Maryland currently have money for the rebates (for 2010 solar installations?)
My husband heard they ran out of money.
Also, if any one knows about selling RECs and can explain the effects of the 2008 amendments to the law, I would very much appreciate it.
We've used solar e world. Generally positive, but takes a long time for them to complete the job. There were a lot of delays with Pepco as well, so I'm not sure who's to blame. The sales guy was a little pushy and not so great to deal with.
does anyone know anything about solar e world in Jessup MD or have you used them before… ?
thanks Theresa
looking for information on installers..would like to get some estimates and plan this out for 2010
Can anyone to direct me to a website listing current tax incentives available in the state of Maryland.
We will be doing an update on Maryland shortly. But you can always see the raw updates at http://www.dsireusa.org/solar. Click on MD. They do a great job keeping up, but sometimes their explanations can be too complicated for some. We try to keep it simple but accurate….when we have time.
Hope that helps, Neil!
We are designing a house to be built in Harford County, Maryland. Does anyone have any recommendations of companies they have had a positive experience with that they feel confident recommending? Also, what tax incentives are currently available in MD? Is there a website to visit to view current incentives?
Maryland solar incentives are no longer on hold. Visit the Maryland Energy Administration website.
I'm a homeowner in PG County and now looking into the solar energy medium to see if it's possible to receive the true benefits of solar energy in the Washington D.C. region. I've been told that the sun power is not that strong when it comes to using it for energy in this area of the country, could this be true? This is when compared with other states like Arizona and also the cost you incur for the performance you receive.
Thanks for all information that's received
This is true, compared to Arizona, and other Western and Southern States, Maryland does not get as much insolation (technial term for sunlight) on the panels. But that really doesn't matter because, if Maryland solar rebates continue (they're temporarily on hold right now, I believe) you're going to see a good return on your investment when combined with other federal incentives. How much sunlight you get does affect your system size and payback period. The same exact house with the same exact energy needs in Arizona and Baltimore are going have different solar systems. Your system may need more panels to offset the same amount of energy, but you'll also receive proportionally more tax incentives and rebates.
My point is to just get two or three quotes and see the real numbers for you and your house and your energy needs. It's free, so will only cost you a bit of time. Then you can make an accurate decision about whether solar is right for you. …or not. Either way, why guess?
Hope that helps.
thanks for the info
how do we contact you?
[email protected]
We live in Howard Co and just had our solar evaluation today. We were shocked at how quick the payback will be. Definitely under 5 years. After that we'll "get back" close to $20,000 a year between the savings in electricity and the REC credits. And the company we're using (GroSolar) also does the 1 yr 0% financing. The fed, state and county incentives are incredible. It's a no-brainer. Feel free to contact me if you want more details.
I am in the process of working with Seven Seas Energy here in Annapolis and so far everything seems to be going well. I was told we are not as good as Howard county but I am hoping to have the system pay for itself within 5 years.
By the way- what are your thoughts on selling the RECS off? Are they counter to my good intentions?
I install systems in Maryland however to not be spammy- I'll leave my name out. I just wanted to write that some systems we are putting in place could have a payback in as little as 4.5 years. It depends on a number of factors but a good solar professional should be able to help you with this.
Howard county is great. We are pricing out a small residential system and due to a number of these circumstances it is only like $1,000 out of pocket for a 4kw system. Take note however this is only AFTER all the incentives as well as REC sales.
With clarification Montgomery and Prince Georges Counties are on the same level with Howard County. Their Property Tax Credit laws were written in a very strange manner but recent clarification has made it clear that they will issue the same $5000 credit. We have processed a number of our clients for this credit in the past month in both counties.
Obviously nothing wrong with Howard county as their statute was straight forward easy to read. Kudos to them.
I live in Howard County. We are considering an addition in the next year, and I am just starting to investigate the possibility of going solar. Anyone have any suggestions on where to start, as far as collecting information goes?
A couple folks mentioend that Howard County is the place to be as far as incentives/rebates go. Is that correct?
Standard Solar in Gaithesburg did my system. They did all the paperwork for the Grants and even were able to finance the system for 1 year same as cash. That way we were able to get all the grants due to us before we even had to come out of pocket. Anyone serious about Solar Should call them.
Just finished a 4 KW system in Chase, Md to complement a solar water heating syatem installed last year. Work done by Power Up of Chase, MD. The lowest installed cost by far. Check out the latest State and Federal incentives and don't forget solar renewable energy credits which you can sell to offset installed costs.
Used Standard Solar in Montgomery County. Love the system. Installed in Jan. You almost forget it's there, however, I'm addicted to seeing how much we've generated each day. 4kw system. 14% ROI, payback was 6.8yrs (although I think both will improve as Pepco raises rates in June again). First bill after install for 100% elec single family house – $7!!! Still new, but love it so far. Question, how do you get a breakdown of each item on Pepco bill? We dropped 500kwh from 2008 to 2009 (Jan-Apr) and paid only a few dollars less in 2009 (solar installed in Jan but Pepco took two months to install net meter, so most of this is not solar related), rate supposedly stayed the same. What are these other charges that must've increased from Pepco? MD PSC site not helpful. Pepco site also not helpful.
Howard County is the bright spot for solar in Maryland, no doubt. The property Tax credit is very significant and we install many units there because of this….
Everybody seems very interested to speak with Kathy and Jim! I'll see if I can't track them down and get a post up shortly.
– Dan
Did anyone hear back from Kathy and Jim regarding contractor? I am in the market as it were for installing a new system at my residence in Howard County.
Kathy & Jim, I live in Howard County and would very much like to discuss solar with you. Items such as who installed your system, cost, ect.
Thank you,
Kathy and Jim,
I live in Frederick County, fairly close to Howard County. Would love to know who you used as your contractor?
Kathy and Jim,
We live in Howard County as well. Who did you guys contact to do solar panels? $6k out of pocket seems like a bargain!
Wow, Kathy and Jim,
Seems like the incentives have really changed in Maryland. We are in Maryland and considering solar, among other things. Have to do something – our BGE bill was over $800 last month! Who did you work with?
And my I add, it is exciting (especially when the net meter is running backwards). We are currently installing a hot water heater system, which is much more affordable for most people
We hooked up to the grid yesterday; we will pay $6650 out of pocket: here are the numbers
PV cost : $27, 530 (3.04kw)
Federal Tax credit: $8,250 (30%, no max after 1/12009
MD grant $7,600 ($2,500/kW, max 10K)
H0ward country $5,000 (50%, max 5K)
I live in FL, and they have a $15,000 tax incentive! I'm thinking of relocating to MD and was appalled, when I saw their little rebate! I grew up in MD and this is so typical of that state! Greedy!
Once again I am appalled to call myself a Marylander. We have one of the finest states in the nation with our historical entities, waters, mountains and forests. If the government does not step up and do something about it, we might as well fill it with sand and call it Iraq.
We have been waiting for at least 20 years for a chance to get solar energy. Just like electric vehicles it is still a dream for the average person. I'm 60 now and I'll bet it will still be out of reach when I'm gone. Couldn't renting the systems help those who need it?
This is my initial inquiry into the use of solar panel as a supplemental source of energy. Can anyone out there who has been using them give me some unbiased feed back?
Considering that the Solar Energy Grant Program is already closed due to "too many applications," I find your assement of Maryland as being clean energy friendly questionable. Looks like a money grab to me.
To go off the Grid requires far more than Enron financing and wind supplementation.
In Maryland , like all States the pockets are deep and the memory is short.
What has happened to H.R. 5351? Is it still in the senate finance committee?
The energy companies don't give me free energy why should I give them free energy? If I have used less energy at the end of the year then I produced then the energy companies gets to keep the profits. How is that an incentive?
Hi Jerry,
There are…. but typically it is just home-equity lending wearing green-colored hats… However, somethings they may be able to do is understand the value a solar energy system adds to a home, allowing you to qualify for a larger LTV ratio.
There are definitely some new creative financing ideas popping onto the scene. Most are not for small scale residential applications, but here in California we are starting to see some leased systems.
I am looking for financing for a system, any lenders deal exclusively with renewables?
Wow, only 60K and you'll get your money back maybe in 15 years. That is if you happen to stay in your house for that long. Also, buyers love to see all the solar equipment hanging off the house when you go to sell. Solar power is a steal.
Big D,
I understand your snap sentiments here, however please consider the following:
1. solar equipment can compliment the aesthetics of a home (flickr some solar installations. There are really pretty ones out there that don't look like satellites have crashed into your roofline.)
2. financing is available which inevitably will amount to a lower monthly payment than your previous energy bill.
3. your property value increases significantly right when the system is operational.
I am very "close"to actual energy happenings in Maryland. Incentives are very poor, although not non-existent. There's no way I would give MD any more than a 3 sun rating. To put MD at a 4 sun rating and California ONLY at a 4 sun rating is ridiculous.
Why does Maryland not have solar power rebates, incentives or tax credits? Get with it.


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Iran's president said on Thursday that the U.N. Security Council meeting chaired by President Donald Trump the previous day reflected America's increasing isolation among the international community.
"Nobody backed the United States, putting America into a unique historical and political isolation," said Hassan Rouhani, speaking to reporters at Tehran's airport after returning from New York, where he addressed the U.N. General Assembly.
According to the Iranian leader, Trump achieved the opposite of what he'd hoped for — in the Security Council meeting, 14 countries either directly or indirectly backed the nuclear agreement between Iran, the United States and five other major powers.
"Very interesting, someone invites leaders to a U.N. Security Council meeting after himself having trampled on a resolution by the very same council," Rouhani said, referring to the council resolution that backed the landmark 2015 nuclear deal.
Trump pulled America out of the accord in May and has been re-imposing sanctions on Iran.
On Wednesday, Rouhani told reporters at the United Nations that the U.S. withdrawal from the deal was "a mistake" and that he believes America will "sooner or later" support the deal.
Rouhani also referred to the laughter in the General Assembly audience on Tuesday when Trump in his speech boasted of America's economy and what he described as unprecedented achievements by his administration.
The audience — which included many leaders from other countries who were listening to a translation through headphones — began to chuckle. Some broke into outright laughter.
"All in the hall laughed," Rouhani claimed. "America achieved nothing at the General Assembly."
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William Shatner will attend the Destination Star Trek convention in the UK and you have a chance of spending the entire day with him. Shatner is running a contest and those who support his charity "The Hollywood Charity Horse Show" will be entered in a contest where they can attend DST as his guest. Someone else will win the chance to speak to William Shatner on the phone.
Destination Star Trek will be held in Birmingham between October 19 and October 21, 2018. Fans have expressed great anticipation for the convention as in addition to William Shatner, Kate Mulgrew, Alice Krige, Michael Dorn, Marina Sirtis, Rene Auberjonis, Steve Rankin and many more. The convention will be held at NEC Birmingham.
You can learn more about Destination Star Trek on Twitter with the hashtag #DSTand via the official account @StarTrek_DST. Those who want to enter the contest can visit the official page in the video player and link below.
OK we are now going BOLDLY! ? I'm still looking for an Ensign or two to bring on stage with me at the @StarTrek_DST Convention in Birmingham, UK! It's simple to do & you will also be supporting my charity: Enter today: https://t.co/83T6NL0Enw ?? pic.twitter.com/GHZQgvSRvn
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The apartments are located in various parts of the 140,000 m² green area and distributed in small houses and larger villas all with spacious outdoor areas. All apartments are functional, but differently decorated. Since they are from the 1970's, the style can be well seem somewhat old-fashioned - especially the kitchens as they do not have an oven or a freezer. They all have either a balcony (some of the balconies are shared with the neighbouring apartment) or a terrace with garden furniture. NOTE: Check-in takes place exclusively between the hours of 16:00 - 19.00 hours. After 19.00 hours unfortunately it is not possible to check in and you would have to find alternative accommodation for the night.
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More than 50% of the people in the world are not satisfied with their job, they don't like to do what they do, yet they do it every single day. So what is the solution? Well, it's that simple, leave it. Don't do what you don't want to do. Just pack your bags, and hit the road. You'll find a piece of yourself every time you lay your head to rest when the night falls.
Why Quit Your 9 to 5 Job?
It's not about abandoning your job, it's about taking a break from reality. And if you don't like to do something, there's no point doing it. Chances are, you will find something else, probably more fulfilling when you get back.
The experience traveling teaches you will be worth more than the money you will make during that short period of a few months.
Your perspective on life will be different and what you expect from your work as well.
Store your personal belongings and sublet your apartment, that will make things easier. Renting a cheap apartment? Sublet it for more and make some money while you are gone.
Everyone has a different situation that will require a different solution.
The most important lesson here is this :
It is possible, maybe hard, but always possible and absolutely worth it.
Well, it's usually pretty different to find the right kind of traveling companion. So the question arises, should I just go on my own? The answer is, you most certainly should. Traveling alone has a different kind of feeling, it's kind of thrilling and adventurous. Also, you have to figure everything out by yourself, the world teaches you the best way possible and you emerge to be a wiser and brighter human being.
Traveling alone means you don't have to argue with your companion about what to do next. You can do what pleases you. And the best part is, you're bound to interact with strangers. Know their vision of life and you get to trust your own instincts above everything. So if you're thinking about going solo. GOOD LUCK, you should really go for it.
If you've quit your 9 to 5 job, what about money?
Ok, that is obviously the big question here. How much money do you really need?
Europe is expensive, that is something you will come to hate. Asia (except Japan) is much cheaper but might require a bit more guts for a first trip.
I had a log book in which I wrote down all my expenses to help with my budget. I suggest you do that as well.
In 2004, it costed me about 30 Euros per day (40 USD) to eat, sleep and move around.
Some days will be more expensive (train ticket days…) and others will be super cheap (walking around a city while couch surfing).
Take your budget, remove around 2500$ of it for the plane ticket and preparation costs, then divide it by 60 (for Europe) or 30 (For Asia). This should be an approximation of how many days you can travel without income. Also, aim to travel off the beaten path, this will be a much cheaper option since a lot of big cities charge a premium for everything.
Make sure you have emergency funds as well or at least, access to someone else's.
Travelers cheques used to be cool, but I think they are old fashioned now.
Bring 1 or 2 credit cards (Avoid AMEX), make sure you have a NIP on each and you will be able to take money out from most ATMs. The exchange rate will be tolerable and as long as you repay the withdrawn amount via your bank's website quickly, this will be an affordable solution to get money abroad.
You'll find a lot of tricks to save money while traveling if you search for them, but here is a small list for Europe :
- Hostels are really cool, but couch surfing is fantastic. The best part is, listening to the stories of your fellow travelers on a silent night with a bonfire (wonders of couch surfing).
- Hostels sometimes have kitchens so buy groceries and cook!
- Or better, hike around and get the feel of the ground. It's way better than some fancy hotel.
How much planning do you need?
That's an easy one…
Do as little planning as humanly possible.
Plan your next destination by booking the hostel and by understanding how to get there, but no more.
You never know who you will meet and where you'll end up going.
So forget all you big plans and just wing it most of the way.
Note 1 : sometimes it is nice to plan a little bit ahead, especially when time is short or when it's high season. You should still try to avoid it.
Note 2 : If you are not traveling solo, planning may be essential. Booking for 2 is not as easy as booking for 1. But again, all depends of where and when.
Why Travel?
Constantly living out of your comfort zone is what you need to learn about your capacities and limitations. It also enlarge that same comfort zone exponentially, enabling you to deal with a lot more difficult situations at any given time.
You will also come back with a more open mind about different cultures. It does not mean you will like them all, or like their habits, but you will at least understand them better.
I only wish everyone could do the same.
So go on, save up some cash and get ready, because the longer you wait, the more this quote from Tyler Durden becomes undeniably true :
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Introduction: Fresh, Healthy and Easy Guacamole
Guacamole is the best dip ever and can be super healthy when you make it yourself. I really don't get why you would torture yourself by buying factory made "guacamole". Yes, quotation marks, because a lot of supermarket guacamole doesn't even resemble guacamole. Did you know that some brands only contain 2% avocado? Why would you want to buy that? Luckily, guacamole is super easy to make and it's packed with veggies, so super healthy!
Step 1: Ingredients
This is what you need for a good bowl of guacamole.
- 2 Ripe Avocado's
You can check their ripeness by pressing your thumb on the skin. If it dents and bounces back, it's perfect. No dent? Not ripe. No bounce? Too ripe and therefore not tasty anymore.
- 1 Tomato
- 1/2 Lime
- 1 or 2 Shallots
- 1 Piece of Garlic
- 1 Spanish pepper
- 1 Hand of Cilantro (Coriander)
You'll also need a good knife, a chopping board, a bowl a spoon and a fork.
Step 2: Let's Make Some Guacamole!
Cut the avocados by slicing them along the length around the kernel. Twist to get the halves loose. Now pop out the kernels and spoon out the pulp. Put it in a bowl, get out your fork and squash the pieces of avocado 'til it's a little smoother. Chop the shallots (1 or 2, depends on how much you like that flavour), the tomato and pepper. Make tiny bits of them. Chop the cilantro and garlic too and cut the lime in half. You'll just need half, so make a nice drink from the other half! Mix the chopped shallots, tomato, pepper, cilantro and garlic through the avocado. Squeeze out the lime, give the guacamole a last little stir and voila, you're done! Now enjoy it with some nachos, quesedillas, taco's or whatever you like! I really loved it on a cracker with some salt and pepper.
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