The word is traveling. Many Americans are just now discovering solar and wind energy for the first time as tax incentives and rebates lure in many homeowners. As part of the American Recovery and reinvestment act, tax rebates are currently being offered to individuals who install a qualified energy star rated system in their home.

The Energy Star tax credit, which gives individuals a tax credit that is valued at 30% of the purchase price, is perhaps one of the most popular and well known tax credits. There are however several tax credit that are currently being offered at the state level. Anyone interested in installing a system in their home should check with their state government for additional tax incentives.

When it comes to choosing a system, the first step is to determine how much energy you consume each month. Examine your electric bills in the past year. Use this number when shopping around for a system. Many people choose only to supplement their power consumption because of the high cost of lager systems. Once you have decided on the system, shop around for the best price and find an installer who knows what they are doing.

Installing an energy system in your home can literally save you hundreds of dollars each year. Examine the benefits of owning a system and make a decision.

Author: Allen Dukes