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Category Archives: Solar Tax Incentives

A Level Playing Field: Why Solar Subsidies are Just as Fair as Oil and Gas Subsidies

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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

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Solar Water Heating in Maryland: It’s Hot.

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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

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Why are Apartment Buildings Missing Solar Hot Water Savings?

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If you look at a city skyline with all of the apartment buildings, you’ll see a lot of flat rooftops with nothing on them except a lot of sun, and that’s too bad. It’s not a too bad that there’s … Continue reading

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Example Solar Thermal Rebates from Around the U.S.

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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

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IRS Tax Forms for Calculating the 30% Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit

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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

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