Friday, October 21, 2011
Incentive Deadline.
To date, I've secured over $42,000 in cash rebates for my clients! As 2011 draws to a close, it's still not too late to secure your funds before a new year starts and incentives change. Give me a call at 541-490-9771 to find out how you would qualify before time is up!
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Understanding the Feed in Tariff Program
The Feed in Tariff program will once again be available for Oregon homeowners on April 1rst, 2011 as an optional incentive for solar electric installations. This program actually pays you for the wattage that is generated from your solar array for a period of several years based on your location, utility provider and array size in wattage. There are several restrictions and stipulations so the following link at SolarOregon addresses the entire program in detail.
Of particular note about this program that many people don't realize is participation means the forfeiture of the State of Oregon tax credit as well as the cash rebate incentive offered by the Energy Trust of Oregon. The Feed in Tariff program is ideal for a client who has the cash on hand to pay for the solar installation up front without the need for the cash rebate or the tax credit.
Of course, if you choose not to participate in the Feed in Tariff program, you can still take advantage of the tax credits and the cash rebate programs providing you qualify. Give me a call at 541-490-9771 for answers to any and all of your questions!
Of particular note about this program that many people don't realize is participation means the forfeiture of the State of Oregon tax credit as well as the cash rebate incentive offered by the Energy Trust of Oregon. The Feed in Tariff program is ideal for a client who has the cash on hand to pay for the solar installation up front without the need for the cash rebate or the tax credit.
Of course, if you choose not to participate in the Feed in Tariff program, you can still take advantage of the tax credits and the cash rebate programs providing you qualify. Give me a call at 541-490-9771 for answers to any and all of your questions!
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Status of Federal and State of Oregon Tax Credits
There seems to be a little confusion out there as to the status of the Federal and State of Oregon Tax credits as they apply to solar installations for 2011. While certain incentives for energy efficient appliances and heating have been discontinued, the tax credit incentives for solar remain in place.
Currently, for an Oregon residence, a homeowner will receive a tax credit of $3.00 a watt up to $6000.00 for a solar electric (PV) installation installed by a licensed electrical and solar contractor who is also a registered Tax Credit Certified Technician with the Oregon Department of Energy such as myself.
As for the Federal incentives, a tax credit of 30% of the installation costs with no upper limit is still in place for 2011.
Finally, the cash rebate of $1.50 per watt offered by the the Energy Trust of Oregon for PP&L and PGE clients is still in place for 2011 so long as the system is designed and installed by an Energy Trust of Oregon Trade Ally such as myself.
Other site specific restrictions apply in order to qualify for the maximum benefits. Feel free to call me at 541-490-9771 to schedule a free site analysis. Ask for Rich.
Currently, for an Oregon residence, a homeowner will receive a tax credit of $3.00 a watt up to $6000.00 for a solar electric (PV) installation installed by a licensed electrical and solar contractor who is also a registered Tax Credit Certified Technician with the Oregon Department of Energy such as myself.
As for the Federal incentives, a tax credit of 30% of the installation costs with no upper limit is still in place for 2011.
Finally, the cash rebate of $1.50 per watt offered by the the Energy Trust of Oregon for PP&L and PGE clients is still in place for 2011 so long as the system is designed and installed by an Energy Trust of Oregon Trade Ally such as myself.
Other site specific restrictions apply in order to qualify for the maximum benefits. Feel free to call me at 541-490-9771 to schedule a free site analysis. Ask for Rich.
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