Thursday, 29 January 2015 12:52 PM
NEW ORLEANS, LA / ACCESSWIRE / January 29, 2015 / Joule Solar Energy wants homeowners to know that 2015 tax credits are available for solar power system installations. Joule is the leading solar power expert in Louisiana.
While the amount of solar subsidies available varies by state, a combination of federal and state tax credits for homes in Louisiana covers up to 80 percent of the cost, according to Joule's website. Ultimately, these incentives make solar power less expensive than power from the utility company.
Servicing the Lafayette and surrounding areas of Louisiana, Joule estimates a $25,000 solar panel system can be offset so that the homeowner is left with a final cost around $5,000.
However, these incentive programs are designed to reward early adopters of solar power and are not permanent. Joule urges homeowners who are considering solar energy to act before the credits are reduced or eliminated altogether.
Comprised of certified and award winning employees - including two times as many solar professionals certified by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners as any other company in Louisiana - Joule Solar Energy was designated a Top 50 solar installer in the country by Solar Power World Magazine and a Top 5 growing company in Louisiana by Inc. Magazine.
In addition, Joule was the 2014 recipient of New Orleans Home Lifestyle Magazine's "Master of Green Design" award for its dedication to renewable energy.
As the only fully-integrated solar energy company in the Southeast, Joule Solar Energy holds electrical, solar and general contractor's licenses. All of its consulting, engineering, installation and customer service functions are performed in-house, not through subcontractors.
Joule prides itself on assisting sustainability-minded homeowners and businesses save money, while at the same time reducing consumption of coal, nuclear and petroleum-based electricity. Solar energy systems are low maintenance and a a long-term investment, with most home solar power systems expected to last between 25 and 35 years.
After the initial installation cost, which is deeply offset by subsidies and rebates, some customers are able to have their monthly electric bills eliminated. As an extra incentive, customers with solar systems are paid by electric companies for any excess energy they generate, usually in the form of a credit to current or future electric bills.
Joule offers a number of financing options to homeowners and businesses. The monthly payments are lower than the savings generated from the solar system so the client is making money from day one.Essentially, it's as if you were given an option to buy electricity for less than someone other than your current utility. While the costs and benefits of each approach vary, the range of alternatives provided makes it so that financing issues are rarely an issue for converting to solar electricity. 0% to 2.99% APR financing options allow Joule Solar Energy to offer the lowest interest rates in solar financing.
About Joule Solar Energy
Joule Solar Energy has a track record of quality service, boasting an "A" rating on Angie's List and by the Better Business Bureau. Its continued growth has resulted in the recent opening of a second office in Lafayette, La. Extensive information on solar power, as well as contact information for free estimates, can be found on its website, Joule-Energy.com.
Contact:
Joule Solar Energy
701 S. Alexander St.
New Orleans, LA 70119
504-586-0625
SOURCE: Joule Solar Energy