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Why Solar Makes Sense in 2010
- Take advantage of the sun's free and clean energy
- Get generous tax credits & utility RECs guaranteed for 20 years
- Generate positive PR & good-will for becoming a green company
- Help our country become energy independent while protecting the environment
Electricity rates across much of the country recently jumped 10%. With escalating energy prices, what will electricity cost in 10 or 20 years? Guarantee your future costs today.
Would you rather pay your utility or have your utility pay you? If you act quickly you can lock in huge utility payback rates for up to 20 years! Many utilities are trying to lower the rates they pay for solar electricity returned to their grid. Now is the time to lock in these excellent rates.
Benefits of installing solar now
- Abundant, clean, free energy for decades
- 30% Federal Tax Credit and Accelerated Depreciation (MARCS) – Some of these benefits are only available for systems installed in 2010. Accelerated Depreciation alone can be 15-20% of total project cost in benefits. Read more about federal benefits.
- State Incentives – Many states offer compelling installation and per kWh tax credits. To learn more about certain state benefits, view our incentives page.
- Local utility will send you regular checks – Utility companies offer Renewable Energy Credit (REC) and energy offset programs at preferred rates, up to $0.20 per kWh. By installing now, you can lock in current rates for up to twenty years (and avoid potential drops in the rates being considered for 2010). To learn about what your local utility company offers, feel free to contact us.
- The system pays for itself quickly
- Mitigate the risk of rising electricity costs – Utilities rates have been growing by between 10-15% yearly for the last few years (read about PNM's rate increases). By installing a solar system you can completely eliminate your electrical utility expenses. Thus, you will no longer be exposed to potentially significant annual utility rate increases. Using solar, you can eliminate significant variable costs and lock in higher profit margins.
- System output is warrantied for decades
- "Going green" creates great good-will and PR value – In this challenging economy, businesses need to employ creative marketing tools to distinguish themselves from their competition. Going green, through the installation of solar, is a relatively easy and cost effective way to appeal to the most rapidly growing consumer trend. Don't allow competitors beat you to the renewable, environmental green punch. The good will & PR value associated with becoming a good, green corporate citizen is becoming quite meaningful. Learn more.
- Solar is clean, reliable energy
- Energy independence is critical to our country's future – America's safety and our economy (jobs) depend on us becoming more energy independent. Read more at Energy Independence or the Energy Independent America blog.
- America can be the world's leader in building a new "Green Economy," creating good jobs and a better future - American ingenuity has always been at the forefront of the modern world's major economic and social advances. We can continue that American spirit of independence and leadership by taking decisive action in the global transition to a renewable energy based economy and guiding our fellow nations out of financial & environmental crisis. Read or energy facts from Barack Obama's speech.