Pennsylvania Sunshine Program - Solar Grants

Pennsylvania has implemented a program to provide $100 million in grants in to make  solar energy systems more affordable for its residents and business owners.

Funding will come in the form of rebates offered on a first come, first serve basis. 

The programs was authorized in July 2008 by the state legislature.

A total of $100 million (funded through state bonds) is available for rebates over the lifetime of the program. The DEP expects the program to last a total of three to four years.

In order to qualify, the work must be performed by a program-approved installer.  Conservation Concepts is proud to be an approved qualified installer under the PA Sunshine Program Approved Solar Thermal Installers.

So what does this mean in dollars for you?

It means that you may qualify for 25% of the installed cost of a Solar Water Heater! This is in addition to the 30% tax credit available from the federal program noted below!

The Pennsylvania Energy Independence Page regarding the Sunshine Program

Frequently Asked Questions about PA Sunshine Residential/Small Business Solar Program

Keystone Home Energy Loan Program

Conservation Concepts, owner of Solar Concepts 4 U is proud to announce that we have been designated as an Approved Energy Loan Contractor/Dealer. This means that we and our customers are eligible to participate in Pennsylvania's new Keystone Home Energy Loan Program - the state's special new financing plan for high efficiency home improvements.

What is Keystone HELP?

• The Keystone Home Energy Loan Program (HELP) is a Preferred Monthly Payment Plan with lower rates and longer payment terms than other types of unsecured financing. It is designed to promote energy efficient home improvements.

• The Keystone Home Energy Loan Program (HELP), available to consumers only for work performed by Approved Contractor/Dealers, is fast and simple, preferred rate financing with special low rates for ENERGYSTAR® and other qualifying improvements exclusively for Pennsylvania homeowners. Conservation Concepts, Inc. is pleased to be a Keystone HELP Approved Dealer.
  
  For more detailed information visit the Keystone HELP website.

Federal Residential Solar Tax Credit

Tax credits are available for qualified solar water heating. The credits are available for systems “placed in service” from January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2016. The tax credit is for 30% of the cost of the system. This credit is completely separate from the $1,500 home improvement credit.

Product Type	Tax Credit Specification	Tax Credit	Notes
Insulating Window Treatments &  Skylights	ENERGY STAR qualified OR meets IECC1	30 % of cost up to $1,500	All ENERGY STAR labeled windows and skylights qualify for tax credit. * Installation costs are not included. * For tax purposes, save your receipt and either the ENERGY STAR label from all your new skylights  OR the Manufacturer's Certification Statement. * Use IRS Form 5695 PDF Exit ENERGY STAR * Must be “placed into service” between Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2010.
Solar Water Heating	At least half of the energy generated by the “qualifying property” must come from the sun. Homeowners may only claim spending on the solar water heating system property, not the entire water heating system of the household. *The credit is not available for expenses for swimming pools or hot tubs. *The water must be used in the dwelling. *The system must be certified by the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC).	30% of cost	Use IRS Form 5695 PDF  ENERGY STAR Must be placed in service before December 31, 2016.

+ Subject to a $1,500 maximum per homeowner for all improvements combined.

Give us a call if you have any questions or wish to schedule a free on-site consultation.  717-582-2405 or 800-755-2405. 

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