Hi guys. Just got a $400 bill from SDGE and thought I better start looking into solar so that I don't go broke before I can make it to retirement, my bill goes up if I just think about the AC. It was 105 a few weeks ago. Winter months my bill is normally $65, the AC was just replaced last year.

What's the general consensus on going Grid-tie or Off-grid? Which would make more financial sense? Also, if I start as a Grid-tie system, can I use the same equipment down the road if I wanted to go off-grid by adding some batteries? I'm thinking down the road when I move out to my property and start building I have the option to go either way.