Showing posts with label Tax Credits. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tax Credits. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Fox News on Rehabbing Homes & Solar Thermal

Yes, it's true. Even from the funny pages of Fox News, you'll find "Fair and Balanced" "news" reporting on the benefits of solar thermal hot water.


"...use the sun to rein in utility bills. A solar water heater system will typically cost more than a conventional system to install, according to the DOE. But it can trim your hot water expenses by 50% to 80%, so they can pay for themselves within a few years, depending on your usage. Don't forget the 30% federal tax credit on the purchase, and check to see if your state and local governments offer incentives."

Why would Fox News choose to publish an article on such a liberal-hippie-crack-pot idea such as this? Because the facts are irrefutable, no matter what end of the political spectrum you stand on. A solar thermal hot water system is simply the right thing to do. Now if you’re an oil-tycoon, a self-absorbed zillionaire, or an evil scientist hell-bent on destroying the earth one-bit of [insert your fossil fuel of choice here] at a time, then okay. Maybe this method of saving money while simultaneously saving the Earth is not for you. But if you don’t fall into this category, the get on board, people! Check out the Simple Drainback Method.

Read more: http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2010/12/13/handy-ways-save-home-rehab/

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

DSIRE... A Great Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy

Check out this very useful site that's a great comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility and federal incentives and policies that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. DSIRE was established in 1995 and funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. It's an ongoing project of the North Carolina Solar Center and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council.

You ought to take a minute or two and check out the solar incentives in your state for installing a solar hot water system... they're practically giving these things away. Some states with the highest incentives are Louisiana, California, and Washington. Get on board with solar!!