http://solarpowerpanels.ws/solar-power/solar-power-incentives-in-washington Everything About Solar Power Under the Sun Tue, 22 May 2012 18:41:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://solarpowerpanels.ws/solar-power/solar-power-incentives-in-washington/comment-page-1#comment-464 admin Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:31:56 +0000 http://solarpowerpanels.ws/?p=2728#comment-464 Hi Lloyd, I used to live in Washington state! Kudos to you for trying to help encourage sustainable building in Ferndale. Over time, the benefits will outweigh any initial costs: (1) reduced energy use; (2) lower public costs for maintenance and operation of the building; (3) tighter construction and better insulation means lower A/C and heating costs; (4) LED light bulbs mean they may never have to be replaced for 20-30 years; (5) renewable energy installations like solar and/or wind provide reliable back-up power in the event of an emergency, and also lower energy costs. There are many benefits. As an elected official, you will probably need to present specific research on the costs, tax savings, and amount of time that it will take to recoup investment. Many contractors are prepared to help with that analysis. It could be incorporated as part of the requirements in an RFP. Hi Lloyd, I used to live in Washington state! Kudos to you for trying to help encourage sustainable building in Ferndale. Over time, the benefits will outweigh any initial costs: (1) reduced energy use; (2) lower public costs for maintenance and operation of the building; (3) tighter construction and better insulation means lower A/C and heating costs; (4) LED light bulbs mean they may never have to be replaced for 20-30 years; (5) renewable energy installations like solar and/or wind provide reliable back-up power in the event of an emergency, and also lower energy costs. There are many benefits. As an elected official, you will probably need to present specific research on the costs, tax savings, and amount of time that it will take to recoup investment. Many contractors are prepared to help with that analysis. It could be incorporated as part of the requirements in an RFP.

]]> http://solarpowerpanels.ws/solar-power/solar-power-incentives-in-washington/comment-page-1#comment-463 Lloyd Zimmerman Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:24:37 +0000 http://solarpowerpanels.ws/?p=2728#comment-463 I am on the Ferndale City Council and I am trying to educate and persuade my fellow councilors about the advantages of building a sustainable public safety building. 3-7 2010 I am on the Ferndale City Council and I am trying to educate and persuade my fellow councilors about the advantages of building a sustainable public safety building. 3-7 2010

]]> http://solarpowerpanels.ws/solar-power/solar-power-incentives-in-washington/comment-page-1#comment-290 Cameron Mon, 05 Oct 2009 02:39:30 +0000 http://solarpowerpanels.ws/?p=2728#comment-290 The incentives offered by the government to encourage solar panel installation will undoubtedly influence a lot of people to make the change. When you decide you want to go solar the next step is finding a contractor who can make your project a reality. To find contractors in your area go to http://www.helphive.com/electrical The incentives offered by the government to encourage solar panel installation will undoubtedly influence a lot of people to make the change. When you decide you want to go solar the next step is finding a contractor who can make your project a reality. To find contractors in your area go to http://www.helphive.com/electrical

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