Maryland Solar Installers
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Maryland residents can take advantage of the many services provided by their local Annapolis solar home installer.Baltimore
A local Baltimore solar home installer can be a great resource of information.Maryland is known for the delicious seafood it produces, and life in the sea is a delicate ecosystem that we need to protect. Recent fossil-fuel spills in the ocean have no doubt had some effect on the marine life and we need to do all we can to ease the burden of recovery. Solar Energy means less fossil fuel consumption and transportation and ultimately, the possibility of becoming carbon-neutral.
Maryland as a state is making good progress in supporting solar development, both residentially and commercially to make this eco-dream a reality. As of 4:00 PM on August 23, 2010, a new Solar Energy Grant Program began to offer $0.50 per Watt for solar energy. This grant is for the maximum of $10,000 and is only available for systems that are 20kW or less.
Depending on the area of Maryland you install your solar system in, you could be entitled to a $5,000 Property Tax Credit. In addition to this a Federal Tax Credit is also available for 30% of the cost of installation and purchase of solar systems. A tax credit is more valuable than a rebate because it can be used to offset the taxes you owe at the end of the fiscal year. Until December 2009 there was a maximum on Federal Tax Credits, but now you can claim the complete 30%.
Solar PV systems must meet applicable UL, IEEE, and NEC standards to qualify for the state grants and rebates and to guarantee that your solar panels meet these standards, it is essential that you hire a qualified Maryland solar installer.
We will be happy to recommend a qualified solar installer in your area.
The state of Maryland receives less sunshine than other states and the same house with the same energy needs in a sunnier area will have a different sized solar system installed. Your system in Maryland will need more panels to receive the same amount of energy, but not to worry; you will also receive proportionally more incentives and rebates.
Many Maryland solar installers offer competitive financing, including one year 0% financing, we will be happy to inform you of the latest financing offers from Maryland solar installers.
An experienced installer will be able to take full advantage of the money saving incentives and rebates available to your county, and with extensive knowledge of the possibilities available to Maryland residents, can reduce the initial investment even further.
One other incentive to be aware of is the Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). RECs are tradable commodities that can be sold or bartered to companies that are willing to pay you from the RECs you created via your solar panel. Renewable Energy Certificates can earn you hundreds of dollars a year. Your local Maryland solar installer will be able to tell you more information on this subject.