Opportunities for incorporating sustainable energy in modern construction and design are endless. In light of rising prices of fossil fuels and the deteriorating climate, the renewable energy movement is unavoidable, and the globe is catching on. Teams of environmentalists across the world participating in the 2014 Solar Decathlon Europe have been working for eighteen months on stunning sustainable home designs, competing in categories of architecture, engineering and construction, energy efficiency, communication and social awareness, urban design, transportation and affordability, and finally, overall sustainability. Read more about each amazing house on the design innovations blog, inhabitat.
Read MoreHow to Make Solar Part of Your Next Home Improvement Project
Warm weather inspires many people to look at ways to make their homes more comfortable and attractive. If sunny days bring you outdoors to improve your landscaping and home exterior, you aren’t alone. In fact, home improvement stores see a dramatic increase in customers during the pleasant spring months.
Read MoreFrom Incinerators to Landfills, Solar Makes All Kinds of Land Usable!
All Energy Solar has teamed up with the city of Red Wing to take advantage of the space provided by the city's incinerator.
Read MoreGet a Free Solar Charger and Earn Referral Money with Our Referral Bonus Program
We’re Adding Portable Solar Chargers to Our Camping List This Summer!
Read MoreEnvision Your Property with 3D Solar Images from All Energy Solar
We understand imagination doesn’t quite cut it when planning your solar installation. If you’re considering investing in solar, our engineering process will generate a custom 3D image to help you envision your property run by the sun. At All Energy Solar, you can reap the benefits of planning by contacting one of our solar consultants to give you a better picture of the solar energy in your future. Here’s an example of one of our 3D images that has come to life!
Read MoreHow To Take Advantage of the MA SREC Program
Solar is alive and well in Massachusetts! One of the biggest incentives to go solar in MA is the Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs), and we’re here to give you an explanation on how these credits work and how you can take advantage of them. The state’s SREC program has proven itself to be stable, and is yet another reason to invest in solar!
Read MoreMA Solar Rebates Expiring-Apply by June 13th for Full Solar Rebate
Time is running out on the state solar rebates, and they will be reduced shortly. The state will give out the last full rebates to any customer that signs up and submits their rebate application before June 13th at 5 PM.
Read MoreSolar Tax Incentives in Iowa Improved and Expanded
Have you heard the news? Just this week Governor Branstad signed Senate File 2340, an important tax incentive bill for solar energy. This new law triples the size of Iowa's solar tax incentive program and improves the financial incentives for homeowners and business owners who install a solar electric system.
With these changes from Senate File 2340:
- The Iowa credit improves from 50% of the federal tax credit to 60% of the federal credit
- The annual cap on available solar tax credits increases from $1.5M to $4.5M
- Residential tax credits are now capped at $5,000 (up from $3,000) and business tax credits are now capped at $20,000 (up from $15,000)
- Taxpayers can claim multiple credits in a single year for multiple solar installations.
- Unclaimed credits in a given year will roll over an be available in subsequent years.
Multi-Tenant Property in Iowa Breaking Solar Records
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Read MoreTips for Going Solar in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is being proactive in its move toward solar, with many residents and businesses eager to do their part in protecting the environment. Solar energy is now more affordable and available than ever, but the state is still challenged to spread the word about how easy it is to go solar to those living throughout the state. The best way to learn is to talk to someone who has had solar installed by us. They can speak about how easy their process was to go solar. There are many financing companies have now learned how solar works and can really integrate solutions with Massachusetts and Federal rebates and tax credits.
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