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Tax Incentives Put Solar Within Reach
Eric Lindstrom, Vice President of Cannon Design, stands next to the building's 140 new solar panels (Photo by Joyce Kryszak)
Buying a solar system for your home still is not as simple or inexpensive as say picking up a new water heater. But solar energy advocates argue that the systems are affordable and obtainable for just about everyone - right now. Joyce Kryszak checked out that claim:
Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency
Info on federal tax credits from Energy Star
Producer: Joyce Kryszak
Release Date: June 8, 2009
Running Time: 3:35