Maryland Survey: Solar Power Experiences & Advancemen
throughout its life span as well as more infor- mation on reliability.
Solar Benefits
Te general consensus when it comes to the benefits of solar power is that the saved energy costs in terms of reducing utility bills is worth the installation. Many participants also stated that using solar makes them feel better about their carbon footprint and the benefits to the planet as a whole. In addition, there are several grant programs
here in Maryland that will help with costs of installation as well as tax incentives at the federal level for those who use solar power. For more information on how to finance solar power on your property, go to https://www.en-
ergysage.com/solar/financing/
Additional Helpful Links Maryland Energy Administration
https://energy.maryland.gov/Pages/Info/ renewable/
solar.aspx
Te Equiery’s April 2016 Solar Article
http://equiery.com/going-green-solar- power/
Brave Venture Farm There are 99 solar panels on one side of the 110-foot barn at Brave Venture Farm (Car- roll County) that were installed by American Solar Company. “Excellent installation, eas- ily monitored on computer and they service and maintain,” said Jane Sachetti. “We got a 50% tax credit several years ago on the en- tire purchase price and they have been well worth the investment. BGE actually pays us at the end of each year.” The system on the barn also powers Sachetti’s 6,000 square foot home. “American Solar provides a life- time guarantee,” she added saying that the one time she needed a repair, the company came out within 24 hours to fix. Sachetti rec- ommends owning the panels outright versus leasing them.
Brooke Grove Farm After Brooke Grove Farm (Montgomery Count) lost its indoor during the 2010 “snowmaggedon,” owner Dr. Charles Mess decided that the new in- door would be better than the old. This included “going green” as much as possible, which meant utilizing the massive roof to produce energy for the farm. His 52 panel 10.92 kW system, installed by the now defunct Greenspring Energy Com- pany, was manufactured by Schuco Solar Elec- tric System. The system has provided most of the farm’s entire electrical needs, virtually eliminat- ing monthly electrical bills. In 2010, the system cost $58,000 to install, which was reduced by ap- proximately $30,000 in federal, state and county tax credits and/or grants. Now ten years old, the system has only needed servicing once, and Dr. Mess was able to easily find another company to do so.
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