Category Archives: Solar Incentives

Taking aim at Nanking ends up hurting Knoxville!

Since 2009, Simple Energy Works has been designing, selling and installing complete residential and commercial solar energy systems throughout Tennessee. When we started out, about three years ago, there were only about five solar installers in the middle of our … Continue reading

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Take the money and Run! TN has a new Solar Grant!!

The state of Tennessee recently (January 11th) announced that they have a new grant for businesses that are trying to be more energy efficient. The grant is specifically for those businesses (municipalities, non-profits are also eligible) that are going to … Continue reading

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The 1603/USDA two-step!

The end of 2011 is a deadline for some of the solar incentives. It makes sense to research now about those incentives and see if now might be the time to move forward with solar!   The news is busting … Continue reading

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How Little can I spend to get an Entry Level Photovoltaic Solar System?

I mean, the least expensive is the easiest for me at the moment, so what is the lowest entry level solar energy system that I can purchase? I don’t hear this question often, but it is a real issue. How … Continue reading

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Does Solar Energy make Financial Sense?

“Now, I know Solar Energy just doesn’t make financial sense yet…..” He told me that with a straight face and obviously believed it.       I thought about his perception of solar for a while- why do we still think solar is out … Continue reading

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The grass is always greener…

Everyone loves solar, but nobody like the initial up front cost to install a solar system.   It is easy to look at California or New Jersey or Ontario and say:  ”If I lived there I would definitely get a … Continue reading

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2011 incentives for Tennessee PV systems

Looking at a recent bid proposal for a commercial PV system I decided to explain some of the solar incentives that a small business can get here in Cumberland County, TN.    These may work for for other counties in … Continue reading

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President signs 1 year 1603 extension!

Included in the bill touted in the media as the “extension of the Bush tax cuts,” is a one year extension for the Treasury 1603 grant. This grant has been instrumental in the growth of the solar industry in the … Continue reading

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Congress Tries to keep Treasury 1603 Alive!

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) today led a group of 17 senators in calling for the Treasury Grant Program to be included in tax legislation. The Treasury Grant Program, responsible for $18.2 billion in clean energy investment, … Continue reading

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Subsidies for Fossil Fuel? Are you kidding me?

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