Energy News
Sept 2002
LIPA extends $6.00/watt rebate, average price per watt for installations $12.00/watt.
July 2004
The Appraisal Institute of Chicago reports that a solar electric system increases home value by $20,000 for each $1,000 in annual reduced operating costs.
Jan 2007
California residential utility rebate programs range from $1.50 to $2.50/watt.
Sept 2007
New Jersey establishes REC-only market for solar, rebates are eliminated.
Dec 2007
LIPA lowers rebate for residential customers from $3.75/watt to $3.50, effective January 1st, 2008, also increases fuel surcharge 2%.
June 2008
LIPA increases rates 3% effective July 1st, 2008, and increases fuel surcharge 3%, also cutting spending by 3.5%.
July 2008
US Congress fails to pass 8th version of solar income tax credit extension. Current ITC policy is due to expire December 31st, 2008.
Upcoming Events - Come out and meet us!
September 17th 2008
Going Green Business Symposium & Expo:
7:30am-11:00am
Huntington Chamber of Commerce
Contact www.huntingtonchamber.com or call 631.432.6100
September 27th 2008
Starflower Experiences Environmental Fair:
“Long Island Naturally” 210 Manor Rd, Huntington, NY www.starflowerexperiences.org or StarflExp@aol.com or call 516-938-6152 for more info.
April 25th and 26th 2009
Green Living Expo:
Suffolk Community College Sports Complex www.greenlivingexpo.com for more info
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Product Info Links
Links to our product manufacturers:
www.evergreensolar.com
manufacturer of Evergreen photovoltaic panels.
www.suntech-power.com
manufacturer of Suntech PV (solar electric) panels.
www.sma-america.com
batteryless on-grid inverters.
http://www3.fronius.com
On-grid Fronius inverters
www.gridpoint.com
Gridpoint battery backup power systems with or without solar.
www.unirac.com
Unirac upports and racking.system for panels.
www.power-save.com
Power Save Electricity Efficiency Unit
www.apricus.com
Apricus Solar Water Heater
Helpful Links
For more general info about solar:
http://science.howstuffworks.com
How PV Works
http://www.ases.org
American Solar Energy Society
http://www.seia.org
Solar Energy Industries Association
http://www.renewableenergyworld.com
Renewable Energy Access
http://www.dsireusa.org
Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency
For more information about Long Island Solar incentives and events:
www.longislandnn.org
Neighborhood Network
www.longislandnn.org
Clean Energy Task Force
www.lipower.org
LIPA Solar Pioneer Program
www.renewableenergylongisland.org
RELI
www.lishine.org
RELI’s Solar Page
For a free energy evaluation:
www.ligreen.com
LI Green
For more info about our distributor:
http://grosolar.com
Gro Solar
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