What rebates are available?
Rebates area key component in the affordability of solar electric systems. With a relatively high up front cost, rebates and other incentives make these systems far more affordable. Rebates can come from a number of sources. Many utilities around the country offer rebates for solar electric installations on both homes and businesses. Certain municipalities offer rebates for installations. Environmental and other “green” organizations often reward solar electric system installations as well. Below are rebate details as of January 1, 2009, but contact Sunsense for other areas and current rebate status: In Colorado, rebates depend on who provides your electricity. Xcel Energy, the largest utility in the state, offers a rebate of $2.00 per watt. As a condition of this rebate, they will also buy your Renewable Energy Credits (or RECs) for $1.50 per watt. This adds up to a total of $3.50 per watt! Solar electric systems up to 10kW are eligible for these rebates. Larger systems are eligible a
