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RE: Elective pay/direct pay for nonprofits

Posted By Allen Wilkinson 12-19-2023 10:59 AM
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I would welcome news when the IRS ENERGY CREDIT ONLINE (ECO) portal is open for solar installs. It only appears to support electric cars so far. Thanks, -- Address: Allen Wilkinson (cell) (216) 548-2349 1286 Yellowstone Road retired NASA Glenn scientist Cleveland Heights, OH 44121 USA (INTERNET) ...

RE: current PV install cost per watt ?

Posted By Allen Wilkinson 06-23-2023 04:03 AM
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Ken, Thanks for reply. I was looking for Ohio Sate and local out of pocket $ incentives for churches/non-profits. We already are aware of the Federal incentive.?? Ohio has none that I could see. Best, -- Address: Allen Wilkinson (cell) (216) 548-2349 1286 Yellowstone Road retired NASA Glenn ...

RE: current PV install cost per watt ?

Posted By Allen Wilkinson 06-22-2023 05:39 PM
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Ella, Thanks for links. When looking at Ohio in DSIRE database for churches (non-profits) and $ incentives (not loans) there are no relevant incentives. ??Best, -- Address: Allen Wilkinson (cell) (216) 548-2349 1286 Yellowstone Road retired NASA Glenn scientist Cleveland Heights, OH 44121 USA ...

RE: current PV install cost per watt ?

Posted By Allen Wilkinson 06-22-2023 10:30 AM
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I should have asked: Are most installers unionized? My church has a contract in front of it for $3.30/Watt. The installer is unionized. After 30% rebate the cost comes down to $2.31/Watt On 6/22/23 12:23, william fitch via American Solar Energy Society Inc wrote: PV systems without batteries ...

current PV install cost per watt ?

Posted By Allen Wilkinson 06-22-2023 04:07 AM
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With all the new demand for solar PV what is the range of cost per watt of a roughly 20kW system in Ohio (Northeast Ohio)? Looking for the cost/Watt before any rebates are allowed for. This is related to an install at a church. Thanks, -- Address: Allen Wilkinson (cell) (216) 548-2349 1286 Yellowstone ...

RE: 30% direct payment to non-profits for solar install ?

Posted By Allen Wilkinson 05-24-2023 12:00 PM
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William, Thanks for reply. However, it doesn't address my questions. I think what you note is the legislation. I am seeking the rules and procedures by which one applies for the Direct Payment. I know a couple months ago the rules had not been written yet. Best, On 5/24/23 12:24, william fitch ...

30% direct payment to non-profits for solar install ?

Posted By Allen Wilkinson 05-23-2023 10:07 AM
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Can anyone shed light on the rule making by the federal government that reimburses a 501c(3) for 30% of the installation cost for a PV system? I am helping a church review a final proposal and the 30% rebate is a go no-go factor. Have the rules still not been written? If not, what is the promised ...

RE: Zoom Discussion - Update of Major Solar Incentive Programs

Posted By Allen Wilkinson 01-21-2023 09:00 AM
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The broad comment on the IRA for non-profits is clear. The narrower point I was seeking is related to the 10% incentive if one installs satisfying the "Made in America" feature. There are clear incentive sub-sets for residential and for taxable businesses. I am looking to be clear what the sub-set is ...

RE: Zoom Discussion - Update of Major Solar Incentive Programs

Posted By Allen Wilkinson 01-18-2023 04:00 PM
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Thanks On 1/18/23 17:19, Jay Warmke via American Solar Energy Society Inc wrote: My understanding is that the church would be considered a business and would qualify. At the moment only two solar panels qualify as American... ASES Online Community Daily Digest Everything Solar Forum Post New Message ...

RE: Zoom Discussion - Update of Major Solar Incentive Programs

Posted By Allen Wilkinson 01-18-2023 10:58 AM
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Re. solar incentives update: (I am involved with a non-profit church solar install.) It is not residential and not commercial. Would it qualify for the 10% incentive if using US manufactured materials content? Thanks for reply, -- Address: Allen Wilkinson (cell) (216) 548-2349 1286 Yellowstone ...

RE: Zoom Discussion - Latest Solar News, Issues around putting together your own grid backup system and EMP protection issues

Posted By Allen Wilkinson 07-27-2022 09:33 AM
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Will recording of the Grid Backup and EMP protection session be put online? ------------------------------ Allen Wilkinson research scientist NASA Glenn Research Center, retired aw@chaff.biz ------------------------------

RE: PV+solar thermal panels ?

Posted By Allen Wilkinson 12-01-2021 04:42 PM
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Heat transfer is greatest when heat sink (the solar thermal panel) is coolest. What if solar thermal is a preheat stage so that its liquid heat transfer fluid stays cooler than the PV array itself? That fluid could be the heat source for a heat pump that takes your DHW to the desired temperature. PV ...

PV+solar thermal panels ?

Posted By Allen Wilkinson 11-30-2021 11:49 AM
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Are there PV+solar thermal panels on the market yet? I saw a concept a couple years ago for an IR transparent PV panel that then has a solar heating panel below it to capture the IR. Sincerely, -- Allen Wilkinson