If you’re considering solar, you’ve probably heard about the federal solar tax credit, also known as the Investment Tax Credit (ITC). The Federal ITC makes solar more affordable for homeowners and businesses by granting a …
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California Solar Initiative: the SASH program
The Golden State has always been a front-runner when it comes to solar energy. California is consistently ranked as the top state for solar when it comes to both jobs and installed capacity. Much of …
Continue readingWhat happens if your tax liability is too small to claim the Investment Tax Credit for solar?
The Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is a generous incentive from the federal government. It was put in place to encourage uptake of solar energy and other renewable energy systems in 2006. It has been tremendously successful …
Continue readingBest Solar Incentives: the Top 5 Cities for Solar
The benefits of owning a solar energy system significantly increase when you take advantage of available rebates, tax credits and incentives. This is because these incentives will reduce your upfront installation costs, and as a result …
Continue readingTop 5 Reasons Why Solar Panels Are Worth It in Massachusetts
Despite the state’s reputation for its cold, snowy winters, going solar is in fact a great way for Massachusetts residents to save money on their power bills. In this article we take a look at why …
Continue readingHow to Count Your Home Solar Savings in 6 Steps
Using solar energy can save you thousands of dollars. But how do you make sure you’re keeping track of it all? We’ll show you how to tally up all your home solar savings.
Continue readingShopping for Solar Panel System: Don’t Just Focus on Dollars per Watt
When shopping for solar photovoltaic (also known as solar panel, solar electric) systems, many businesses and homeowners focus mainly on price. To that end, dollars per watt is a key metric when comparing quotes because …
Continue readingEnergySage and Massachusetts Sierra Club announce solar partnership
EnergySage is pleased to announce the development of a formal relationship with the Massachusetts Sierra Club to accelerate the adoption of clean energy technologies, such as solar photovoltaic (electric), solar thermal (hot water) and geothermal-heat …
Continue readingTiming Is Everything: When to Start Researching Your Clean Energy Options
Even though a pretty powerful V.I.P. had his back, Noah didn’t wait for the rain to start falling before he started planning his ark. After all, timing is everything, and it’s always good to be …
Continue readingMAJOR MYTH: Solar Panel Systems Are Only a Good Investment Because of Rebates and Incentives
Lately, there’s been a lot of noise in the marketplace about whether or not solar panel systems would make financial sense without the government tax incentives and rebates that are available today. Even the Wall Street …
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