Comments on: Louisiana Solar Power Rebates, Tax Credits, and Incentives

By: Louisiana Solar

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:48:01 +0000

Here’s how I see it: Solar is an affordable option because it enjoys generous incentives. Residential systems can earn up to an 80% tax credit – 30% federal and 50% state. Plus, enjoy a 5-year accelerated depreciation scenario, and the savings you’ll get from not paying the utility kinda make it a no-brainer, don’t you think?

By: Dan Hahn

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:51:54 +0000

Hi Bill,

Yes, you can temporarily remove the panels, re-roof, then reinstall them relatively easily. However, this might cost about $1000-$1500 to do. Before going solar, we recommend having a roof that is no more than 7 years old. If older, it usually makes more financial sense to re-roof before installing the panels. Also, you get better piece of mind knowing everything is top notch above your head.

Before you re-roof, make sure your solar company has agreements with a local roofing company so that you’ll get double warranty in the extremely rare event of a leak. Sometimes, the solar warranty can void the roofer warranty and vice versa. It’s a mess you want to avoid.

By: Bill

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:19:46 +0000

In the future, when I have a roof replacement/repair, can the panels be removed temporarily and at a reasonable cost?

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By: patrick

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:36:17 +0000

Is the Louisiana state tax credit for solar applied to the total installation costs or only the installation costs minus the federal 30% credit. The estimator on the La. Clean Tech site took off the 30% before calculating the credit.

By: Michael Xu

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:03:24 +0000

I am not sure your math. $27,000-12,500-8,100=6,400; how do you get $5,400?

The electrical bill is average $55/month assumed, $55×12=$660/yr, how do you get $600 for the first year? and $1,078/mon during 25 year life span? At the begaining you said 20 year to pay its self, how you calculated? why at the end you said 5.5 year to breakeven? How much interest you assumed for the invest? I am interested in solar, but want to have a convencing math for basis. Thanks!

By: Bart

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:36:39 +0000

I am considering installing a solar powered attic fan to aid in ventilation of my residential attic space. It seems the fans(either the fan/solar panel combo unit or separate pieces for conversion) cost around $300-400. I’m more saavy with DIY handywork than I am with taxes. I was wondering if it is a simple thing to do with claiming it on my taxes? Is it like getting half of the cost paid for? Is it worth the investment as my roof does have passive ridge vents? I do have a spare vent that looks like a good place to convert with inside mounted fan and an a roof top solar panel. Thanks for any input.

By: Henry

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:28:43 +0000

I have 100 acres of farm land. Can I put in several acres of solar panels and sell excess to utility company?

By: Murray

Sun, 31 May 2009 05:30:30 +0000

If you wish to be able to use the Solar system when the Grid system is down you will need a battery system, a charge controller, an off grid inverter and at least a manual switch to disconnect from the Grid. Most people dont want to spend the extra money.

By: Scott Mahoney

Wed, 20 May 2009 17:16:50 +0000

Whenever additional incentives such as cash rebates, prizes or gift certificates are offered in addition to the tax credit, the eligible cost must be reduced by the value of the incentive received.