Solar 101 Resources
- Presentation Slides are available here.
- The on-demand video version of the presentation can be found below.
Grow Solar Linn + Johnson Counties Virtual Resource Packet
We’ve taken all the resources we go through during our Solar Power Hour and compiled them here so you can take a deeper look into all aspects of solar.
Energy Efficiency Resources
- Consider getting a FREE energy audit with our partner, Green Iowa AmeriCorps because the cheapest kilowatt is the one you never use: https://www.greeniowaamericorps.org/energyaudit
- MidAmerican Energy offers a variety of energy efficient programs and rebates for their customers to save money and conserve energy. Learn more here: https://www.midamericanenergy.com/ia-ee-rebates
- Alliant Energy offers low-cost, no cost tips for energy efficiency: https://www.alliantenergy.com/WaysToSave/SavingsTipsandPrograms/LowCostNoCostTips
Solar Incentives & Financing
- The federal Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit is open to all homeowners regardless of the state in which they live. The tax credit covers up to 26% of qualified expenditures. This includes labor, installation and interconnection wiring. You must own the house but it doesn’t have to be your principal residence. Click here for more information (and to download the necessary tax form) to learn about the Federal Tax Credit.
- Visit DSIRE’s page on Iowa’s incentives and policies here: https://programs.dsireusa.org/system/program/detail/5191
- The Clean Energy Credit Union, which was founded in 2017 for the purpose of helping folks finance renewable energy and electric vehicle purchases. It is a member-based credit union which MREA is a member of. If you choose to go solar through this program you will have access to financing through the Clean Energy Credit Union. Learn about their rates and terms here.
Pre-Recorded Solar Power Hour
Our Virtual Power Hour presentation will help you understand more about solar technology, the Grow Solar Linn + Johnson Counties program, and the costs and benefits of going solar. At the end of the virtual presentation you can sign up for a free site assessment.
Tom introduces Grow Solar Linn + Johnson Counties and the program organizers.
Tom elaborates on the basics of how solar works.
Tom describes the options and considerations included in a solar buying decision.
Tom discusses some of the typical costs of solar as well as the available incentives.
Tom discusses the next steps in going solar through the program. Sign up for a site assessment at the link below the video.
Next Step: Sign up for a free site assessment and cost estimate. Click here.
Subtítulos en español
English captions + American Sign Language
Next Step: Sign up for a free site assessment and cost estimate. Click here.
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Contact
Peter Murphy, Solar Program Director, MREA
Marta Monti, Solar Program Manager, MREA