What tax credits are available for solar-powered systems?

A1A Solar explains the investment tax credit It’s tax season, which always brings a lot of questions about claiming solar on taxes. Remember, we’re solar people, not tax people, so it’s always best to consult a tax professional before filing your tax credit. Here’s an overview of what the solar tax credit is and how …

What’s the deal with solar roof tiles?

A1A Solar gives you the facts about solar energy Information about solar roof tiles is all over the news and social media lately. You may be wondering what all the fuss is about and what’s really going on with this technology. Although solar power has been around for more than 100 years, it’s only been …

How do rooftop solar panel systems work?

A1A Solar explains what you need to know Since the 1800s, physicists such as Heinrich Hertz, Alexandre-Edmond Becquerel, Max Planck and Albert Einstein have studied the effect of light and how to harness it into energy. Fast-forward to the 21st century. We are now using this same research to power homes and businesses with rooftop …

What is JEA missing in its valuation of solar?

By arbitrarily valuing distributed rooftop solar at $0.075 per Kwh, JEA is overlooking the many quantifiable values that rooftop solar delivers to all ratepayers. With only 500 homes out of 427,000 JEA customers having solar on their roofs, the benefits of rooftop solar to all JEA ratepayers is just beginning to be recognized. Distributed Rooftop …