Project Costs & Incentives

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  • System costs
  • 2019 Focus on Energy Cash Rewards & Competitive RECIP
  • Federal Tax Credit
System Costs - System costs vary and depend on a variety of factors: system size, components, and project specific attributes. System incentives also affect the final cost of the system. It is important to factor in the cost of capital used to finance a project. In simplest terms, prices are discussed in terms of dollars per watt of system size. Please contact us to get an estimate.
Federal Tax Credit - THROUGH 12/31/19
The Federal Government passed the Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008. The highlights of the bill are below.
  • There is a 30% tax credit (no cap) for the costs of installing residential or commercial solar installations.
  • In 2020, the federal tax credit drops to 26%.
  • Filers of Alternative Minimum Tax can claim solar electric installations
  • The credit can be applied to secondary residences.
  • Off-grid systems qualify for the credit.
  • Below is last year's IRS tax form.
    • Form 5695 (Homeowners)
    • Form 3468 (Businesses)
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f3468.pdf
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2019_focus_on_energy_zip_code_list_additional_funding.pdf
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 Focus on Energy Cash Rewards & RECIP -  Residential & Business Renewable Cash Rewards
- Focus on Energy Cash Rewards are available on a first come first serve basis. Rewards are calculated at 12% of installed cost.
- 2019: 
---  Most residential customers can receive a maximum of $2000 per project
---  Customers residing in specific zip codes could receive additional funds over $2000 (up to $4000). Additional funds calculated at 12% of installed cost. PDF of zip codes available below.
- Business customers can receive a maximum of $4000 per project.
- Applications & reward qualifications are posted on the Focus on Energy Renewable website.
Renewable Competitive Incentive programs may become available in 1Q 2019 for eligible Wisconsin businesses.
We will assist in completing all reward paperwork.
Contact Appleton Solar with questions or to start the process!
Focus on Energy - Customers who purchase their electricity and/or natural gas from participating utilities are eligible for Focus on Energy services and incentives. You can find out which incentives you’re eligible for by using the Focus on Energy Trade Ally website or by calling Focus on Energy at 800-762-7077.

Focus on Energy is Wisconsin’s energy efficiency and renewable energy program. It is a statewide partnership that works with eligible Wisconsin residents and businesses to install cost-effective energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Focus on Energy programs help residents and businesses save energy and money, promote instate economic development, protect our environment and help control the state’s growing demand for electricity and natural gas.
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