Incentives from Congress pay you to go solar
One of the provisions of The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 is the extension of the Investment Tax Credit which gives the homeowner 30% off solar systems – this means a refund or direct reduction of the tax you owe.
“Jeff Shaw has used solar power to run everything from outdoor concerts and plantation homes to battery back-up systems for gas-free generators and portable DVD players for African missionaries…” […]
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The Island golf course’s 31 kw system is capable of generating 31,680 watts of DC power and utilizes 160 solar modules which cover approximately 3000 square feet of the southward facing side of the roof of the cart barn. […]
Gulf South Solar was selected to install 9 – 5kW demonstration systems in the lower 9th ward for the “Make it Right” campaign donated by Brad Pitt. The systems were completed in one week in November of 2007 thanks to a coordination of volunteers. GSS was also hired to remove and package the 9 systems for future installations. […]