California enacted AB 811, 7/21/08, that allows cities and counties to make low-interest loans to homeowners and businesses to install solar panels, high-efficiency air conditioners and other energy-saving improvements.
The loans are paid back through property taxes. If the property is sold the new owners assume the loan along with the home improvements. California requires investor-owned [...]
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Low Interest Loans for PV Installation
Posted in Subsidies/Incentives/Permits, tagged California, loans, property tax on July 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Solar & Wind Energy Credits Running Out
Posted in Subsidies/Incentives/Permits, tagged bank investments, oil subsidies, power-purchase agreement, solar investment, tax credits on April 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Federal tax credits will expire this year unless the Senate and president act on the energy bill passed by the House. Without government support this is another technology that will go overseas. Even if the bill should pass out of the Senate, President Bush has already threatened to veto it The bill would [...]
Are Permit Fees Hindering Renewable Energy Development?
Posted in Subsidies/Incentives/Permits, tagged financial incentives, local city permits, subsidize, tax-payer on March 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
In Colorado permit fees can vary widely. “Homeowners in the city of Lakewood, Colorado are charged $761 in permit related fees when investing in a 3 kilowatt (kW) PV system for their home. In Aurora, Colorado permit related fees are $1,350 for a 3.2 kW system. Those costs are equal to several years of [...]
