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February 2009 Newsletter

Allsolar Service Company Newsletter

HARNESSING THE SUN'S ENERGY SINCE 1974

In This Issue

Public Benefit Fund

Rebate Program Restored

Feed-In Tariff Passes

 

Quick Links

 www.allsolarflorida.com www.dsireusa.org www.sunbuilt.org www.fsec.ucf.edu www.pickensplan.com 

 

 

Show Your Commitment to Florida's Energy Independence by Supporting a Public Benefits Fund

 

Take your Pledge at:

(or for more information)

http://www.flcleanenergy.org/
 

 

Events

 

North Central Florida Home Show

March 14 - 15

Stephen C. O'Connell Center at the University of Florida

 

2009 Eco Construction Conference

April 21 - 22

Chicago, IL

 

 

ASEA National Solar Conference

May 11 - 16

Buffalo, NY

 

 

Dear Solar Enthusiasts, 

 

 This newsletter is designed to educate and demistify solar technology for both builders and consumers.  Our goal is to assist builders and consumers in making informed decisions regarding the usage of solar technology.

 

 

 

Governer Crist Commits $9.4 million to the Florida Rebate Program for Solar Photovoltaic & Solar Hot Water

 

Governer Crist's energy and climate change priorities include funding of $4.4 million for consumer rebates for the installation of solar photovoltaic and solar hot water systems in Fiscal Year 2008-09 and an additional $5 million for rebates during Fiscal Year 2009-10.  The package includes $124.5 million to fund grants and other consumer incentives that spur investment in renewable energy technologies, biofuel development and production, and the deployment of energy efficiency technologies to mitigate energy costs for households and Florida's businesses.  Finally, $14.1 million is included to fo fund energy efficiency projects in small cities and counties.*

 

These rebates will not last long ( 4 to 6 months) due to the fact that everyone on the waiting list from Fiscal Year 2008-09 will have to be paid first.  Also, Gainesville's recent passing of a feed-in tariff will consume a large portion of the remaining funding.  Secure your energy independence today and benefit from the Florida rebates paying for 50% of your system while they are still available!

 

*This excerpt from Crist's budget...from Governer's website

http://www.thepeoplesbudget.state.fl.us/Highlights/economy

 

 

Gainesville Passes the 1st Feed-in Tariff for Solar Photovoltaic Systems in the US

 Beginning March 1, those in Gainesville with new solar photovoltaic systems will be eligible to receive 32 cents per kilowatt hour of electricity produced by the system over the next 20 years.
After a "historic day" filled with accolades and anticipation, city commissioners on Thursday approved the nation's first solar feed-in tariff ordinance, which will replace Gainesville Regional Utilities' current rebate program.

 The many proponents of the renewable energy incentive - from local residents hoping to install systems to international photovoltaic manufacturers - are projecting the policy will stimulate millions of dollars in private investment in solar energy.
What could attract that level of investment, according to Don Davis, Gainesville president of Capital City Bank, is a 5 percent return on investment after taxes in a 20-year fixed contract.*  Allsolar Service Company believes that the return will be much greater when you include the 30% Federal Tax Credit and Florida's Rebate of $4 per watt up to $20,000 for residential and $4 per watt up to $100,000 for commercial.

 

*Gainesville Sun

 

For more information on the benefits of solar, please go to www.allsolarflorida.com    or contact me for a free consultation.

 

Sincerely,

 

Scott Carpenter
Allsolar Service Company

 1507 Damon Av

Kissimmee, FL 34744

407-754-8542
scott@allsolarflorida.com

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