Question: Can I get any solar rebates or tax credits retroactively? Bill writes: Hey Solar Fred, I recently find your blog/web site and have the following question: Q. I remodeled my California house in 2006 – took it down to … Continue reading
At the end of 2010, Congress passed and the President signed into law the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010. As part of this law, the U.S. Department of Treasury – Renewable Energy Grants program, … Continue reading
Note: Since writing this post, CSI Thermal rebates have been increased for California solar hot water systems. Earlier this year, the California Solar Initiative (CSI) carved out a new solar hot water rebate program for commercial and residential solar thermal … Continue reading
California residents not only have a reputation for being green, but they also have a reputation for staying fit. Large health club chains have hundreds of locations, with members taking showers, soaking in hot tubs, and swimming laps in pools. … Continue reading
Many times in this blog, we inform our readers about solar hot water subsidies and tax breaks. Well, some people comment to me that solar should stand on its own and shouldn’t be subsidized…except what about all of the oil … Continue reading
It snows in Maryland and the entire Washington D.C. area, but that hasn’t stopped Maryland from supporting solar hot water for residences and businesses. For those concerned about winters, know that solar engineers account for the cold months when designing … Continue reading
Solar thermal systems have been around for over 100 years and remained a cost effective alternative to gas and electric bills around the world…. except the U.S. The bust and boom of solar incentives in the 1980’s decimated the U.S. … Continue reading
Okay, I’m a solar geek. Come on, my nickname is “Solar Fred.” But I was seriously thinking the other day that solar power is not only a great technology, but also a great metaphor for life, money, and happiness. For … Continue reading
One of the biggest reasons why solar thermal systems and other solar power technologies are starting to grow exponentially in the United States is due to a new Federal 30% Investment Tax Credit that substantially reduces your net solar cost. … Continue reading
