Garland Robinette talks solar-how the LA tax credits work (not capped at $12,500), wind ratings, warranties, etc

Energy Crisis, Green Products, Solar In the News, Solar Tax Credits, south coast solar in the news on March 24th, 2009 No Comments

Recently on WWL 870 AM in New Orleans, host Garland Robinette discussed and cleared up with the help of a panel of guests some questions that have arisen concerning Louisiana’s 50% residential refundable solar tax credit. Multiple Systems Are Covered Under Louisiana’s Solar Tax Credits–50% Of The Total Cost…Not Capped At $12,500

Tags: , , , , , ,

Louisiana releases updated 2008 resident tax form, which includes a line item for renewable energy tax credits

Solar Tax Credits on February 9th, 2009 No Comments

You can download the pdf below.  Notice on page 5 the classification (64F) which allows for your solar and wind tax credit of 50% .
La State Resident Tax Form

Tags: , , , , ,

Group Rates May Help Solar Energy Industry in New Orleans

Solar In the News, Solar Tax Credits on January 8th, 2009 No Comments

It’s old news that the Internet has revolutionized the way people can connect with those who share similar interests, even when they live a world away.

Tags: , , , , , , ,

Extension of federal solar tax credits will help Louisiana homeowners

Solar In the News on November 25th, 2008 No Comments

Louisiana residents already have access to some of the most competitive state tax credits available for installing solar panel systems, but a recent move by the federal government offers an even greater incentive.

Tags: , , , ,

There's a Solar Lining in the "Bailout" Bill

Solar In the News, Solar Tax Credits on October 4th, 2008 No Comments

Yesterday, in addition to passing the once-doomed Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, otherwise known as “the bailout,” the Senate and House did a very good thing: Lawmakers extended and modified the federal investment tax credit for residential and commercial solar energy development.

Tags: , , ,

Groundbreaking Solar Legislation Passes!–Federal Solar Tax Credits Extended for 8 Years & the $2,000 Residential Cap Lifted!!!

Solar In the News, Solar Tax Credits on October 3rd, 2008 No Comments

Late last year,  by a vote of 263 to 171, the U.S. House of Representatives passed historic legislation that extends the 30-percent federal investment tax credit for both residential and commercial solar installations for 8 years. This landmark legislation is part of H.R. 1424, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, designed to address the [...]

Tags: , , , ,

Tax Credit Extension Brightens Solar Outlook

Solar In the News, Solar Tax Credits on September 26th, 2008 No Comments

Homeowners mulling the purchase of solar energy systems might want to wait a few months – or maybe not.

Tags: ,