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Interactive Map of Solar Energy Incentives
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The federal government offers a $2,000 personal tax credit plus a number of helpful financial incentives for the purchase of solar energy systems. Beyond this, check out our interactive map to see what other incentives are available in your state and/or municipality.
How Much Does a PV System Cost?
Interested in adding PV panels to your home or business? Here’s a no-nonsense guide on the costs involved.
How Much Does Solar-Thermal Cost?
Using the power of the sun is one of the most economical ways to heat water for your home. Read here for a concise outline on what costs to expect.
Solar Thermal: More Bang for Your Buck
High-profile technologies like giant, 3.5-MW wind turbines and thin-film PV panels command a majority of the attention in the renewable-energy press these days. But what about solar-thermal systems, the wee workhorses of the renewables sector?
CIGS: A Bright Future?
Get ready to geek out on solar-panel technology: GetSolar.com reviews a new non-silicon-based technology that’s on the rise. It’s pretty cheap right now, and could get even cheaper.
Plastic Solar Cells: Towards Grid Parity?
Imagine a future where solar power is as cheap as electricity generated by conventional means. This recent breakthrough in PV cell efficiency is representative of the sort of progress currently taking place to meet that endgoal.
New Financing Options
With more and more people going solar, a growing number of companies and financial institutions are joining forces to make purchasing solar power systems easier.
EEMs: Financing for Energy-Efficient Homeowners
The average photovoltaic system will cost anywhere from $20,000 to $50,000, depending on size. Luckily, financing these costs is made easier through an Energy Efficient Mortgage (EEM).
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