September
2008
New
Solar Water Heating Program Available
Rebates,
tax credits slash cost of system
Through
our partnership with Power
Partners Solar (PPS), Walton EMC
customer-owners can purchase a state-of-the-art solar water
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| Light as a feather.
Power Partners Solar’s Deborah Purcell, along with Walton EMC’s
Howard Turner, demonstrate the light, compact design of the PPS solar
collector. Besides being light, the polycarbonate front panel is extremely
durable. |
heating
system that saves money and helps the environment.
Water
heating is the second largest item of the typical family’s energy
budget. Using solar energy to do the job will drastically reduce energy bills.
Several Incentives Available
By
the time you add our rebate and other tax credits, the cost of the system
is reduced by almost two-thirds.
- $400
rebate from Walton EMC on PPS solar water heating systems purchased through
the co-op. The solar system must utilize electric backup or supplement an
electric water heater or totally replace a gas water heater.
- 30
percent Federal tax credit (up
to $2,000)
- 35
percent state tax credit (up
to $2,500 on pre-approval.
The
cost of materials for a system serving four to five people is $4,500. All
this means typical paybacks shrink to less than eight years.
If
you don’t want to put out the investment up front, Walton EMC will
even loan the money at prime rate through our Prime
PowerLoan program.
Save
Even More
By
coupling the PPS solar water heater with WEMC’s Marathon
water heater, you’ll have the most economical production and
storage system possible.
And
if you’re replacing an existing gas water heater, Walton EMC offers
an additional $200 rebate. That’s on top of the $400 solar water heating
rebate.
Next
Steps
Determine if your home is a good candidate for a PPS solar
water heating system:
- See if there's a south-facing
area on your roof that's free of shade where the panel can be mounted.
- Determine if it's possible to run piping from the solar
panels to the water heater. Not every exisitng home will be a good application–installing
during home construction is perferred. The piping route may
go through the roof, attic and living space.
- If you'll be replacing
a gas water heater, make sure it's possible to install a 30 amp, 240 volt
electrical circuit to the new tank.
- Complete My Solar
Estimator.
- Read the information
for System
4 and System 5.
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| The Power Partners
Solar system sits quietly and unobtrusively on a south-facing roof
exposure. By offering 26 color choices, the panel’s trim blends
into any color scheme. |
If
it looks as if a solar water heater is a good fit, call Walton EMC. Cindy
Haddon at 770/266-2375, Howard Turner at 770/266-2305, David Foster at
678/639-3208 or Rigs Santos at 678/629-3207 can answer your questions and
take your order.
Walton
EMC will deliver the material to your home. Do-it-yourselfers with plumbing
experience should have no problem installing the system using PPS’s
extensive installation manual. But if you’re not comfortable tackling
the job, experienced installers are available.
After the system is installed,
a Walton EMC representative will verify the solar water heater is in place.
Then you’ll apply for any applicable rebates and tax credits.
Additional Information:
Video:
Solar Water Heating Q & A
Why
Power Partners Solar?
How
a Solar
Water Heating System Works
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