On August 16, 2022, President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law. The bill is broad and addresses many things from corporate tax rates to prescription drug prices, but a significant amount of it is dedicated to…
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There are two versions of the Federal Solar Tax Credit: the Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit (a personal tax credit) and the Business Energy Investment Tax Credit (corporate tax credit). This article pertains to the residential version. Updated 8/25/22 –…
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Update: Terrific news came recently. As part of the recent spending package signed on Dec. 28, 2020, the Solar ITC federal tax credit stepdown has been delayed until 2023. That means all applicable solar systems installed in 2021 and 2022…
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Solar installers and vendors gathered from across the world for altE’s 9th annual Solar Conference February 24th through 26th, at the Devens Common Center in Devens, MA. The solar conference was three days of learning, networking, and earning valuable NABCEP…
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It’s no secret that the altE Solar Installer Conference is a destination event for, well, solar installers, from around the world. Did you know it’s also a great place to learn the basics of solar? Each year altE hosts two…
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What does it cost to go solar? We get asked this question every day. And the answer? Well, it depends. “Going solar” means different things to different people. Some peoples’ definition costs a lot more than others’. It’s more than…
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Time is fleeting… If you are in Massachusetts and are thinking about installing solar panels for your home, you need to know that the clock is ticking. If you want to get into the current state incentive program, you need to act…
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A common question we hear all of the time is, “How much is solar?” Or more specifically, “How much will it cost for me to install a grid-tie solar system on my house?” Without knowing specifics, this is a very difficult…
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Here’s a Myth: Solar incentives are costing non-solar customers. Many investor-owned utilities are trying to convince people that solar customers are not paying their fair share, and non-solar customers have to carry the load and pay extra for them. However, study…
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Clean Energy Savings For All Initiative President Obama announced a new initiative to help improve access to solar panels and energy efficiency to more Americans. The Clean Energy Savings For All Initiative is specifically focusing on low to moderate income communities…
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