SB: Canadian Solar Power

["Cat c" <spotmb7@hotmail.com>]

Does anyone know of any rebate systems for Photovoltaic systems in Canada? 
Or of someone around Quebec who has experience with solar power?

Catherine


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From: "Bob Bolles" <bob@strawbalehouse.com>

California has a rebate system that make a lot more
affordable.
The rebate program, or "Buydown" will refund 50% or $4.50 per watt ($4,500
per kilowatt). whichever is less. We also have a 15% State Tax Credit and
10% Federal Tax Credit. The systems must be connected to the grid, which
allows us to use the grid as a battery. Net-Metering agreements provide that
the utility will purchase your excess power at the same rate that they sell
it.
It is still not cheap, but a lot better than it used to be before the
rebates went in.

Regards
Bob

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