Pennsylvania Homeowner's Guide to Solar Electricity

Written specifically for Pennsylvania homeowners considering the installation of a solar electricity generating system, this easy-to-read handbook provides full details on new state & federal incentives that reduce the installed cost of a solar array by more than 50%. In plain & simple language, it will help you answer these questions: ? How much of my electricity bill can I eliminate? ? Will solar electricity work on my property? How big will my solar array be? ? What will it cost after the Pennsylvania Sunshine Rebate and the Federal Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit? ? What are RECs and can I sell mine? ? How much money will I save? How much can I make? ? How much it will help the environment? ? How does the installation process work? Where do I find an installer? The book also explains site assessment for solar, Renewable Energy Credits (RECs), electricity pricing and rates (expiring price caps), financial analysis, solar payback and environmental impact. An exclusive companion website provides news and up-to-date links to relevant programs, agencies, forms, applications and installers. Together, the book and website provide Pennsylvania homeowners with all that's needed to decide, budget and plan a successful solar electric installation. Published by the Mid-Atlantic Renewable Energy Association (theMAREA), a non-profit organization dedicated to educating and informing the public about renewable energy production, energy efficiency, and sustainable living through meetings, workshops, educational materials, and energy fairs. Produced and printed in Pennsylvania on 100% post-consumer-waste paper.