News from ReVision Energy

An update on the State Rebate Program:

When the state abruptly suspended its solar hot water rebate program on June 20^th because Mainers had consumed all 2008 rebate funds in just six months, there were a large number of applicants in the pipeline who thought for sure they would be getting a rebate. Rather than turn these applications away, the state has decided to distribute 2009’s rebate money. As it stands now there is no rebate available for solar hot water until 2010. You might be able to help us fix this problem by contacting your state legislators to let them know that Mainers believe renewable energy rebate funding should be a priority.

http://www.maine.gov/portal/government/edemocracy/lookup_officials.php »

Investing in renewable energy is a win for everyone: lower fossil fuel costs, lower emissions and less money flowing out of Maine. Almost every penny that our great state spends fossil fuels flows somewhere else when it could be supporting the local growth of renewable energy jobs and industry here in Maine.

So you still want to find a way to get the system you wanted, right?! That’s what we thought, which brings us to the subject of financing. Bangor Savings Bank (www.bangor.com) is currently offering loans as low as 6.75% for renewable energy systems. A home equity loan from your local bank is another great way to finance an energy efficiency upgrade—typically the energy savings from a system will be enough to cover the loan payment.

The good rebate news is that there will be a $100,000 pool of lottery rebates for grid-tied solar electric systems. Applications can be submitted starting December 1^st this year. Those who are awarded the rebate will receive $2,000 toward the installation of a solar electric system, which must be commissioned in 2009. We can help you apply for a PV lottery rebate. Please call 221-6342 or email jen@revisionenergy.com and we’ll get the ball rolling.

Other ReVision Happenings:

It’s still summer, but most Mainers are thinking heating season. At ReVision Energy we have wood and wood pellet boilers in stock and ready to go. Please call us to see if a wood boiler is something that may be of interest to you. We have also updated our website. You can view a lot of information online. Please go to www.RevisionEnergy.com.

Mark your calenders this fall.

• September 13-14^th is the Go Green Expo in Saco.
• October 4^th is the Solar Tour held by the National Solar Energy Association, and
• November 8^th is the Go Green Expo in Topsham.

We’ll keep you updated.

Be Well,

ReVision Energy LLC