[SustainableTompkins] small wind federal tax credit support needed

[Rena Grossman]

Hi folks,

These tax breaks are so exciting. I wish I was in the position to buy a home
so I could take advantage of these incentives.

After watching the Guerrilla Griots film this weekend, I was wondering what
type of opportunities e.g. payment plans are available (if any) that would
make the installation of a solar/wind system appealing and affordable for a
low income family. The tax breaks do knock down the price nearly in half,
but for most low income families, a $20,000 home improvement is still too
costly.

Any thoughts?

Rena


On 8/19/06, GayNicholson at aol.com <GayNicholson at aol.com> wrote:
>
> We already have solar; time to add wind....
>
> LEGISLATIVE ACTION ALERT:  Small Wind Tax Credit
>
> AWEA asks that  you urge your Members of Congress to cosponsor a bill to
> create a 30%  Investment Tax Credit for Small Wind Systems. The U.S. House
> and Senate have  introduced bills to create a 30% tax credit for the
> purchase of small wind  systems used to power a home, farm or small
> business.  Please contact  your Members of Congress and ask them to
> cosponsor this legislation.
> To  take action or to sign up directly for AWEA's legislative  action
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> ]
> click  here.
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