Georgia Incentives

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Georgia residents are blessed with a sunny and warm climate throughout most of the year. It is without wonder that Georgia has adapted many solar power incentives for residents and businesses to help take advantage of this clean, renewable resource. In a move towards helping residents save money on their utilities and creating cleaner air, especially in urban areas, Georgia is now a leader, in the southern states, in green energy production. The utilities, including Georgia Power and the Tennessee Valley Authority, have joined the state government in offering rebates and credits to all residents who install residential solar panels Georgia and solar hot water producing systems. To learn more about how much solar can save you check out our informative blog post.

The Georgia Clean Energy Tax Credit

All residents who intend on installing photovoltaic systems (residential solar panels Atlanta for example) solar hot water heating, solar space heat, geothermic heating or wind power generation, may apply to the tax commissioner for a 35% rebate against the cost of the project. The maximum credit permitted is $2500 for solar water heating and $10,500 for photovoltaic systems. This program has an annual cap of $5 million and expires on December 31, 2014. Residents are encouraged to get their applications in as quickly as possible.

Georgia Power Solar Buy Back Program

Georgia Power will pay a higher rate than the standard net metering for all electricity produced through solar panels Georgia. This rate is $0.17 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for all homes and businesses for any generation produced up to five megawatts. For households generating less than 100 kW, up to 1.5 MW will be purchased. The program is open to any customers connected to the Georgia Power grid, but must be pre-qualified by the submission of distributed-generation contract. Whether you possess solar panels Atlanta or anywhere else in the state, you can start saving today with net metering.

The TVA Green Power Providers

Georgia customers of the Tennessee Valley Authority installing photovoltaic systems are eligible for a performance-based incentive (PBI). This program offers a $1000.00 rebate against the installation costs, which is followed by a PBI for 20 years. 2014 premium rates for solar power were $ 0.04 per kWh produced. Eligible systems must be between 0.5 kW and 50 kW in size. All equipment must be installed by a certified renewable energy specialist such as 123SolarPower. Even a single solar panel Georgia can help you start saving now!. Visit DsireUSA to find out about all available Georgia incentives.

The Federal Energy Policy Act

In addition to the state and utility incentives the federal government offers a tax credit of 30 % of the total cost of installation of solar power systems. This credit is applied for by filing form 5695 along with tax form 1040. This program, pending renewal, is scheduled to expire in 2016. The Federal ITC has been extended, but won't last, learn more today.

Help For All Georgia Residents

Besides the prime incentives discussed, there are countless funding solutions and loans, rebates, credits and other incentives available on a local level throughout the state. These are offered by the many smaller utilities and local government agencies. 123SolarPower can not only provide you with the best plan and equipment to go solar and save money, but we can also help you navigate your way to the best incentive programs available to you. We provide you with free and competitive quotes if you are looking for solar panels for sale in Atlanta or if you decide to go forward and buy solar panels Atlanta. From assessing your personal needs to assisting you with all the administrative tasks required to claim the state and federal incentives, our solar experts will also take care of your Atlanta solar panel installation or anywhere else in the state. If you are ready to join the rest of the green savvy Georgia residents and save on your power costs, just fill out the quick and easy form on this website and a power professional will contact you. If you prefer you may also call by phone at 800-294-2397 your renewable energy guide is waiting to help.

Frequently Asked Questions

When making any modifications to the home, questions always arise. In order to discern whether adding solar panels is a good idea for a given home, having answers to the most frequently asked questions can help. These answers can not only help a homeowner decide whether or not to install solar panels on their home, but they may also help to alleviate some fears and/or concerns that homeowners have about solar power.

Will solar panels benefit my home if I do not have constant access to the sun?

It is a myth that only sunny places like California and Hawaii can benefit from the installation of solar panels. While solar panels do generate more power in areas that have more access to the sun, there are solar panels that are capable of capitalizing on diffused solar rays. These are the kind of solar rays that fall on overcast days.

What incentives are available to me?

There are many incentives in place to help convince homeowners to install solar panels. For example there are tax credits at both the state and federal levels. While the tax credit value varies by state, to the credit ranges to upwards of 25% on installation up to $1,000. Furthermore, most solar power devices are sales tax exempt. The federal tax credit is 30% on installation with no limit. For more information about tax incentives in your state, call 800-294-2397 to speak with a solar consultant.

What is the difference between on the grid and off the grid?

On the grid refers to one still being attached to the electric grid and essentially creates a solar/electric hybrid system. Off the grid refers to relying solely on solar power as the home is completely disconnected from any electric grid.

While solar panels may be expensive to install, the long-term savings (both personally and as a member of society) really outweigh the upfront costs. Moreover, the tax breaks available (through 2016) can also help to recoup some of the costs.

Adding solar panels to your home can benefit you in many ways—including tax credits and a decrease in your electric bill. For more information, please complete the online form or call 800-294-2397.

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