How to Save Money with Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credits

Install solar panels to use the solar electric property portion of the renewable energy tax credits., Claim up to $2,000 on any solar electric system that was installed before January 1, 2009., Use this credit for any homes that you own., Look for...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Install solar panels to use the solar electric property portion of the renewable energy tax credits.

    There is no maximum amount you can claim on systems installed after 2008; it can be 30 percent of the system price.
  2. Step 2: Claim up to $2

    These systems are older and do not conserve as much energy as newer technology. , It does not have to be your primary residence.

    Therefore, if you have investment properties or vacation homes that use solar energy, you can claim the credit on those homes as well. , Your costs should go down.
  3. Step 3: 000 on any solar electric system that was installed before January 1

  4. Step 4: Use this credit for any homes that you own.

  5. Step 5: Look for savings on your electric or utility bill.

Detailed Guide

There is no maximum amount you can claim on systems installed after 2008; it can be 30 percent of the system price.

These systems are older and do not conserve as much energy as newer technology. , It does not have to be your primary residence.

Therefore, if you have investment properties or vacation homes that use solar energy, you can claim the credit on those homes as well. , Your costs should go down.

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