Multiple State/Federal Credits/Rebates

[Sandman57]

Can someone give me a general idea around how most states and/or the government handle grid tied systems that are installed in stages. If I put in 10 panels this year and a grid tie inverter but wait until next year to add another 10 panels, can I only take the credit one time or can I write off in multiple years.

I know that each state handles their credits/rebates differently but I am interested if there is a benefit to making one larger investment now vs multiple investments over time. Clearly no one knows how much longer these programs will continue but I would like to hear from some one who was able to take multiple credits for a staged install. I live in MA so would be particularly interested in any MA experiences.

Jack

[Mike90250]

I'd do it in as large of chunks as you can afford, ASAP. Credits WILL dry up, building regs only get tougher, and you may be forced to retrofit new rules to old install. Glut of panels on market now.

[Morris]

Hope this helps: http://www.dsireusa.org/incentives/i...srp=1&state=MA

That's a list of the incentives offered in your state.

[Sunking]

Better do it quickly, entitlement welfare programs will go away shortly, the country and states are broke and can no longer afford paying for luxuries. It has to come to stop.

[MarineLiner]

Better do it quickly, entitlement welfare programs will go away shortly,
the country and states are broke
and can no longer afford paying for luxuries.
It has to come to stop.

[Sunking]

[QUOTE=MarineLiner;10285]

[MarineLiner]

Thanks, i can see clearly now.
Also, i do like when you said: "By installing it, the utility get power to sell without investing because we do it already".