Photovoltaic (PV) Benefits

Financial

• Produce electricity so you don't have to buy as much from the utility.

• The power is FREE for up to 40 years.

• In Colorado, we have the fortune of having major utilities and the Federal Government offering Incentives and Rebates

• A Solar System adds value to your home.  Studies show every for $ saved on utilities, the value of your home increases $20 or more

• Panels are warranted for 25 years and designed to last longer

• Xcel Energy will buy your excel production at the end of the year

• Xcel Energy will give you a credit on completion of $4.50 per watt (approx 2/3 system cost)

• Federal Government offers 30% of system cost as a tax credit through 2008 (Residential cap of $2,000, no cap for Commercial installations)

• Federal Government allows an accelerated 5 year depreciation schedule for commercial applications

Environmental

• Solar power causes no air pollution

• No moving parts to wear out

• No noise

• No water pollution

• Fuel supply is unlimited

• No radiation or carbon emissions

• Uses no fuel

• Reduces greenhouse gasses by reducing how much electricity is produced by burning fossil fuel

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