Comments on: Am I Right For Solar? 10 Key Tips

By: Solar Independence Day

Solar Independence Day — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:26:50 +0000

[...] you’re right for solar–and not everyone is–solar gives you Independence from coal, gas, and other polluting energy [...]

By: Solar Trick or Treat? The Scary Thing About NY Solar Rebates

Solar Trick or Treat? The Scary Thing About NY Solar Rebates — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:08:53 +0000

[...] quote are totally free/gratis/bupkis, you’ve really got nothing to lose to see if your home is right for solar. If not, no worries. At least, you know. On the other hand, if you wait, you could lose a big [...]

By: New York Solar Rebates and Incentives – Updated!

New York Solar Rebates and Incentives – Updated! — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 01:40:32 +0000

[...] is no guarantee that you’ll ever see these kinds of incentives again past 2009. So if your house is right for solar, go for it.Share, Save, or Email this! Related posts:State of New York Solar IncentivesNew York and [...]

By: Ye Old Solar FAQ & More

Ye Old Solar FAQ & More — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 19:52:05 +0000

[...] But that’s not how we roll here at SolarPowerRocks. So, I’m going to direct you to this handy post. If that doesn’t help, you know what I’m going to say. It’s a phrase that has the [...]

By: Think Solar isn’t Affordable? Fine. Prove it to Yourself.

Think Solar isn’t Affordable? Fine. Prove it to Yourself. — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 18:40:24 +0000

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By: Solar Fred Insights: All Solar is Local

Solar Fred Insights: All Solar is Local — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 04:27:06 +0000

[...] Your country matters . Most visitors to this website are from the good ol’ USA, which currently provides every tax paying entity a 30% Federal tax credit towards their solar purchase. That’s not cash to a tax payer who doesn’t owe anything in taxes every year, but it’s great for those who do owe taxes. However, if you live in Germany and Spain, it doesn’t matter what tax bracket you’re in. Those countries have gone gonzo for solar because of legislation and incentives that pretty much pays people to get off coal and buy solar, making solar very affordable for anyone with the right solar conditions. [...]

By: Tor a.k.a. "Solar Fred"

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:43:03 +0000

Thanks, Ken! I've updated that section. Prices are getting more competitive. Great for solar and I hope great for you too.

By: Ken Oatman

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:54:43 +0000

Good angle on obstacles to solar, Tor.FYI: We're quoting systems at $6.30 per watt, installed, before rebates, out here in Colorado.