Go Green in Maryland and Get Green Too
For Maryland residents, going green is more than a nice way to conserve energy and help the environment. For many Maryland residents going green can mean putting a bunch of green back in your wallet. Due to the amount of people moving to Maryland the State has adopted a program to help conserve energy and keep Maryland on the forefront of renewable energy. What that means is more opportunity to profit from green efforts like installing solar panels Maryland residents.
In 2008 Governor Martin O’Malley signed into act the Maryland Energy Efficiency Act of 2008. The MEA sets a number on energy related mandates for the state including per capita energy consumption restrictions and mandates. Among the goals set by the MEA is a renewed commitment to renewable energy sources, especially solar energy.
For Maryland residents the MEA offers a great opportunity to not only make the transition to clean solar energy but also offers opportunity to profit for the effort. In fact, Maryland is one the leaders when it comes to renewable energy initiatives. On top of federal government rebates of as much as 30 percent of the total cost of solar installation Maryland residents also qualify for rebates of up $10,000 and Maryland businesses can expect as much as $50,000 in rebates for making the switch to solar energy. Some counties in Maryland even offer additional rebates and incentives for committing to clean, renewable solar energy.
Another major benefit for early solar energy users is the ability to actually sell reserve energy back to the power companies. Installing solar panels on your home could literally result in running the meter backwards. On top of rebates and incentives you can actually get paid by the power companies for selling them your power. Instead of opening a gigantic electricity bill each month how would you like to open a check from the power company for solar energy you didn’t even need? Now that’s a viable long term investment, not just in the environment but in your bank account as well.
The current benefits for solar energy users won’t last forever. As natural resources diminish and solar energy becomes a more and more viable alternative the ultimate response is going to be government mandates requiring home owners to implement solar energy solutions. When that happens it’s safe to say that significant government grants and rebates (such as the ten thousand dollar Maryland rebate) will all but disappear. Solar energy is the energy source of the future and when it comes to ushering in a new era of solar energy Maryland is clearly leading the charge.
If you’re a home owner concerned about the environment or your wallet, installing solar energy panels is the right choice for you. And with the countless rebates and tax credits being offered right now in Maryland there is no better time to go solar than right now. Don’t wait until its too late. Do something great for your State and your checkbook and cash in on the solar movement today.
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