New Solar Credits in the New Stimulus Bill

The new stimulus bill is adding looking good for the solar industry. They are looking at making the 30% tax credit as a direct payment instead.

http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/tax-credit-fix-for-solar-in-the-works-5570.html

What that mean is you do not have to wait until you file your year end taxes to receive your 30% credit. You will get the rebate withing 60 days of install.

That is a great proposal for the industry. Lets hope it goes through.

Solana Beach to offer Solar Financing

It was just announced this week that the City of Solana Beach (San Diego County) is taking advantage of State Assembly Bill AB 811. They will be offering solar financing that is tied to the property owners property tax.

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The City of San Diego is also planning on adopting this program as well. I wrote about this in my January Blog, which I invite you to read.

It is exciting for homeowners who have been waiting for "something" to happen in order to get solar for their home. This program has been a huge success in Palm Desert and Berkeley. It looks like San Diego is on board to be an early adopter to the AB 811 solar program.

International Builder Show this week

I am looking forward to the International Builders' Show this week in Las Vegas. http://www.buildersshow.com/

There are going to builder professionals from all over the world attending and exhibiting at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

I am eager speak to international builders that are utilizing solar electric in their projects.

Solar Open House this Saturday Jan 17th

I will be hosting a solar open house at:

1602 Della Lane
Oceanside, CA 92054

10:00am till 2:00pm

It is a residential solar electric system. The owner of the home has started their own website regarding the system.

www.jjhamilton.com/solar.

I will be discussing the how the system works, Net Metering, and answering any questions you may have.

Hope to see you there.

Welcome to Aron Hauser's E-Newsletter
Information to help you make smart solar decisions
Aron Hauser (858) 602-8176
January 2009


Happy Solar New Year 2009




Mayor Jerry Sanders of San Diego announced his plan to take advantage of a new solar energy state bill which recently passed, Assembly Bill no. 811.

Sander's plan allows for financing of solar through an increase in an owner's property tax bill. Similar programs have proven largely successfull in Berkeley and Palm Desert.
The San Diego City Council vote on the plan in February. When passed, the bill will be a great way for residential and commercial property owners to install solar electric systems with no upfront costs.


The amount of money available to this program in San Diego is not yet clear.
The Palm Desert Program launched Phase 1,which has sold out, with $2.5 million in loans, or about 100 homes. The city is taking reservations for Phase 2 which is planned to be and additional $5 million dollars in loans ($3.2 million of which is already reserved).
Please contact me (858) 602-8176 to learn more on how to reserve your spot for this program.


Sunny Outlook
Solar Electricity Provider Hails Long-Term, Energy-Sharing Contracts as Industry Milestone


Clean Power Systems Featured in San Diego Business Journal

Power Purchase Agreements (PPA's)
On large scale commercial and residential new construction projects, PPA's have become a more frequent source of financing of solar installations and maintenance.
The PPA allows for a third party to finance and maintain solar applications for little expense to the property owner. In-turn the property owner enters into a long term contract to lock in their energy expenses without having to pay the expense of maintaining and monitoring the system.
Please contact me (858) 602-8176 if you have questions about PPA's or adding solar to your current or future projects.

New Clients:
I would like to say thank you my newest residential clients.
The White's- 3.22 kW/h SunPower system.
The Lucas's 5.2 kW/h SunTech system.
The Insko's- 4.8 kW/h SunTech system.
System costs are only $0.12 per kW/h over 25 years.
The cost of electricity today is $0.13 to $0.26 per kW/h.
I WILL BE HOSTING A SOLAR OPEN HOUSE IN SAN DIEGO JANUARY 17TH..........CONTACT ME FOR ADDRESS AND TIME

If you have questions about adding solar to your home or building, or for any new project from low density to high density residential, commercial, and mixed-use, do not hesitate to contact me.

Kindest Regards,
Aron Hauser
(858) 602-8176
ahauser@noelectricbill.com