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Saving Energy And Money Through A Solar Power Rebate
By George Sykes

Lately, a hot topic of debate is the issue of conserving Earth's natural resources. Historically, we have experienced many energy dilemmas that have underscored our need to seek out alternative sources. Some of these various shortages of energy have included gasoline and high rising oil prices.

There has been quite a bit of talk and a little bit of action. Some of those actions have included individuals purchasing hybrid cars, the use of alternative fuels such as hydrogen and the use of solar power for homes and businesses.

As the saying goes, “put your money where your mouth is,†is a commitment that some state governments have taken to heart as they are beginning to offer a solar power rebate. In addition to offering a solar power rebate, there are rebates that are becoming available through a metering law.

What Is A Solar Power Rebate

The solar power rebate program is a percentage of money that is given back to the individual or business to help defray the cost of installing a solar power electrical system. The percentage of the solar power rebate varies from state to state and is contingent upon other factors.

Those factors include the fact that the rebates are paid in increments and those increments are based upon the size of the solar power electrical system that is installed. Generally a set amount per watt is rebated back to the individual or business. For example, if you installed a solar electric system that ranges from zero to 10,000 watts, you would receive a set amount while a larger system would receive a different rebate amount. Generally, the amount rebated is per watt utilized in the home from solar power.

In addition, there are different rebate formulas in place for different entities. Those different entities could include a set rate for the private sector while there would be a different rate for businesses and not for profits.

Metering Rebate

In addition to the solar power rebate that may be offered through your local government, there are, in some states, net metering laws. This legislation requires utilities to provide back to the consumer a reduction in their electricity bill. This reduction is based on the power that is generated from your solar electrical system. The net metering amount is registered through the use of a meter that measures the use of electricity in both directions. Therefore, in saving electricity, the meter will run backwards thus decreasing electricity and providing a reduction in your energy bill or producing a credit for the owner of the business or home. In essence, this is similar to a solar power rebate.

The requirements needed to adhere to, in regards to receiving this metering rebate, are that your home needs to be powered, in its entirety, by the renewable energy. In this case, that renewable energy is solar power.

Author Details:
George Sykes writes for various web sites writing articles about environmental issues and green energy such as solar power.

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