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Did you know that solar panel installations impact more than just your electric bills? In fact, the more urbanized the area, the greater an impact solar panels can have on local weather patterns.

One study found that solar panel installations on roofs reduced energy needed for air conditioning and cooling systems by 12%, while reducing the "urban heat island" effect that heats up cities and towns with high concrete rates.

San Rafael, Marin County has a relatively high rate of urbanization; therefore, this area is particularly well suited for solar panel installations, especially for those businesses and homes that wish to reduce their AC bills and make their city homes a better place to live for all its residents.

If you're considering a new solar panel installation in San Rafael, then you may want to consider certain special tax credits and financing options available for both businesses and residential homes.

• The Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit - valid through the end of 2023 - is a federal program that allows homeowners to claim a tax credit worth up to 30% of the total "solar electric property" project cost. These costs can include labor, installation, expenses, and system wiring.
• The Business Energy Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is another federal program that offers a similar 30% tax credit incentive for certain types of commercial systems installed through the end of 2022. The incentive value will decrease for every year after until the end of 2025, at which point the incentive will remain at 10% of project cost.

Please note that should you choose to lease your solar panel installation, rather than purchase the system outright, then these financial incentives may not apply to you. Feel free to contact us directly to evaluate which options are best for you!