Harmon Electric and S2 Energy Partners are proud to present two solar-powered homes in Surprise, AZ on this year’s National Solar Tour put on by the American Solar Energy Society (ASES). Here is more info from the ASES web page: The ASES National Solar Tour is the largest grassroots solar event in history. While energy prices continue to soar, this event offers participants the opportunity to tour homes and buildings to see how neighbors are using solar energy, energy efficiency, and other sustainable technologies to reduce their monthly utility bills and help tackle climate change. Last year more than 115,000 … → Read more

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Bill would extend solar tax credits for 8 years and eliminate cap on residential installations SEIA expects the Senate to debate and pass legislation that extends the federal solar investment tax credits (ITC) for 8 years. Indications are that H.R. 6049, the Baucus-Grassley Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008, will pass with bipartisan support today. The Senate will vote on the bill in a series of amendments to H.R. 6049. The first on renewable energy tax credits, including the solar ITC, is expected to pass overwhelmingly as early as noon today. Three other votes will include an alternative minimum … → Read more