Benefits of Commercial Solar Panels

• Saves money
• Rebates available from utility company
• 30% unlimited federal tax credits
• Accelerated depreciation allowed
• Stabilizes utility costs/stops inflation
• Helps reduce our dependency on foreign energy
• Reduces greenhouse gases
• Achieves independence from PG&E

How Solar Energy Systems Work
To have commercial solar power, you must connect to the traditional power grid. You can use a uniform interconnection procedure prepared by your local or regional energy provider. It provides commercial solar power for both homes and businesses. Any contract you sign should cover both technical and contractual issues with the interconnection. This safeguards the person providing the commercial solar power and the energy company.

What Solar Systems Cost
Your price for a commercial solar panel depends on a number of factors, including whether PV is integrated into or mounted on the roof. It also depends on the PV system rating, manufacturer, retailer and installer. The size of your system is likely the most significant factor in any measurement of costs versus benefits.

Solar Energy Incentives
The state of California offers substantial rebates for large and small commercial solar electric systems through the California Solar Initiative (CSI). Depending on the size of your facility, you will qualify for either the Expected Performance Based Buydown (EPBB) or a Performance Based Incentive (PBI). Rebates cover up to 40% of the total system cost.

The federal government offers a 30% UNLIMITED federal income tax credit, a 5-year accelerated depreciation rate and allows customers paying alternative minimum tax (AMT) to utilize the federal tax credits. Normal state depreciation schedules apply in addition to the federal incentives program.

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