The up front rebate reduces the out of pocket costs of owning a system. These state rebates are set to decrease over time. Don't delay in securing your rebate $$ today. You then have up to 12 months to install your system.

While your Solar System will clearly improve the equity of your property, your solar system is exempt from property tax increase. In other words the value of your system can not increase your Property taxes.

Your solar system which will last for 25-40 years, has a substantial value on the equity value of your property. In this energy conscious environment home buyers are beginning to ask about the energy cost of owning a particular home. While other people in the neighborhood may be paying many hundreds of dollars a month on energy costs, you can provide to your realtor proof of your low energy costs sometimes totaling less than $500 for the entire year! And while the system dramatically improves the equity value, you only pay a fraction of the cost of the system through rebates and tax credits. Also with affordable financing you can have your solar system paid off by the new owner at the time of sale.

With energy prices continuing to rise with no end in site a solar system provides security to those living on a fixed income. Rather than being subject to ever increasing rates, your investment protects you from rising energy costs. And the more power prices rise, the faster you save. Your solar system will produce about the same amount of power year after year. Once your system is paid off you can live guilt free knowing your power needs are covered.

Now HomeOwners can deduct a full 30% of the net cost of the system (after rebate cost) from your Federal tax liability. That's right, it comes directly off what you own the Federal government dollar for dollar. Federal tax credits can total $4,500 - $20,000! This non-refundable tax credit can be spread over 5 years, providing you with an excellent tax shelter. This has made solar more affordable than ever.

4-8 year paybacks are now possible because of the California State rebate and the new Federal tax credit which represent up to 50% of the total cost of the system.

Business owners, in addition to the state rebate and Federal tax credit can also take advantage of MARCS 5-year accelerated appreciation. It also provides valuable energy cost control which is critical to many business in these trying times.