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By: Terry Fitzgerald

Terry Fitzgerald — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:30:42 +0000

As important as environmental concerns are, history has shown that they will not drive the industry into an affordable era the way money incentives will. Look at Germany and in this country the result of losing the tax credits back in the 80′s. Money talks.

By: Dan

Dan — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:21:08 +0000

I agree…tax credits and rebates are an incentive, not necessarily a reason. It is implied that the environment is the primary motivation…sometimes we forget that.

By: Richard

Richard — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:15:14 +0000

Actually, state rebates and federal tax credits are one of the most greatest factors in motivation for people to turn to alternative sources of energy. I think, however, that the concern for the environment should be the primary motivation for people to turn to solar energy.