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Incentives:
Incentives:Solar and wind energy customers should note that rebate and incentive information is subject to changes that Awesun Energy may not be immediately aware of. Please Contact Us for the most accurate and up to date information or see DESIRE.COM for a complete and up to date list of all incentives.
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.Federal Investment Tax CreditDescription: A Federal tax Credit of 30% of the project cost is available through 2016. The tax credit is available on solar electric and small wind system installations. It is available for both commercial and residential systems.
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| Personal Tax Credit Incentive: | 30 % of Project Property Cost after local incentives are deducted |
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.Treasury 1601 GrantDescription: This program is designed for business and commercial properties as a grant of 30% of the Project Property Cost. NOTE THE GRANT PROGRAM EXPIRED ON 12/31/11 BUT MAY BE REINSTATED BY MARCH 2012
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| Approved Business Incentive: | 30% of Project Property Cost |
| For More Information: | http://dsireusa.org/incentives/incentive.cfm?Incentive_Code=US53F&re=1&ee=1 |
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.State Sales Tax Incentive |
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| Description: Colorado exempts from the state’s sales and use tax all sales, storage, and use of components used in the production of alternating current electricity from a renewable energy source | |
..Utility Company Incentives.Xcel Energy – Solar* Rewards Program |
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| Solar Rebate Amount: | $1.00 per watt |
| Renewable Energy Credit Amount (REC): | $0.09 per kWh generated by the system |
| Interconnection Agreement Required: | Yes |
| Applicable Sectors: | Residential and Business |
Colorado Springs Utilities – Renewable Energy Rebate Program |
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| Solar Rebate Amount: | $1.80 per watt |
| Renewable Energy Credit Amount (REC): | $0.00 per kWh generated by the system |
| Interconnection Agreement Required: | Yes |
| Wind Power Incentives: | None |
| Applicable Sectors: | Residential and Business |
Black Hills Energy – On-Site Solar PV Rebate Program |
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| Solar Rebate Amount: | Varies based on system size: $0.25 to $1.00 per watt |
| Renewable Energy Credit Amount (REC): | Varies: $0.0945 to $0.2250 per kWh generated by the system |
| Interconnection Agreement Required: | Yes |
| Applicable Sectors: | Residential and Business |
Pouder Valley REA – Photovoltaic Rebate Program |
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| Solar Rebate Amount: | Funding for 2012 is exhausted ($1.50 per watt) |
| Renewable Energy Credit Amount (REC): | $0.00 per kWh generated by the system |
| Interconnection Agreement Required: | Yes |
| Wind Power Incentives: | None |
| Applicable Sectors: | Residential and Business |
Fort Collins Utilities – Solar Rebates |
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| Solar Rebate Amount: | $2.00 per watt up to $6,000 for residential properties; up to $20,000 for commercial |
| Renewable Energy Credit Amount (REC): | $0.00 per kWh generated by the system |
| Interconnection Agreement Required: | Yes |
| Wind Power Incentives: | None |
| Applicable Sectors: | Residential and Business |
United Power – Utility Rebate Program |
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| Rebate Amount: | $0.75 per watt, up to $2,250 max |
| Renewable Energy Credit Amount (REC): | $0.00 per kWh generated by the system |
| Interconnection Agreement Required: | Yes |
| Wind Power Incentives: | $0.50 per watt of turbine up to $1,500 max |
| Applicable Sectors: | Residential and Business |
Please note that there are many more smaller, yet important local incentives that will save you additional money. Because these are local rebates, there are too many to list here. Please check incentives database website noted above or Contact Us.
