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Starting at 9:00 am ET on May 28, 2024, you can submit applications for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program. This program offers extra financial incentives for certain solar and wind projects. Here’s how it works: To take advantage of this bonus, apply before your facility is up and running. If …

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Check out the brand new SFF Impact Report to find out how solar is making a difference in Appalachia.

The IRS has a new online tool for tax-exempt entities funding for installing solar panels. This tool is called the IRS Energy Credits Online pre-filing registration tool. It’s for those who want to receive a direct payment of the Solar Investment Tax Credit. The Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is a benefit for using clean energy. …

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Low-income communities across Appalachia can apply for a BONUS 10 to 20% tax credit available to eligible solar projects. There’s a limited priority application window for this tax credit, which can be stacked on top of other solar incentives! The Department of Energy’s Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Program provides a 10 or 20 percentage point …

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Build a brighter future for your community by powering your organization with solar energy! Adding solar panels to your campus can bring big cost savings to your bottom line. Anchor institutions and large nonprofit organizations, including homeless shelters, educational institutions, medical centers, and faith institutions, can apply for a direct grant sub-award to offset up …

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Going solar has become more accessible and affordable for nonprofit organizations, businesses, and local governments in Appalachia. Communities near a recently closed coal mine or coal-fired power plant directly benefit from significant federal funding flowing into the region. NOW is the time to act if you’ve considered adding solar panels to your building. Reduce your …

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Build a brighter future for your school and community with solar energy! Adding solar panels to your school building or even the whole district can bring significant cost savings to your bottom line. We can help with solar funding for schools! Educational institutions can apply for a direct grant sub-award to offset up to 20% …

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Going solar is cost and energy efficient, but is your roof solar-ready? Commercial solar projects come in many shapes and forms, from flat roofs to pitched-roof buildings to ground-mounted  installations.  Roof-mounted solar arrays are a great option for entities that own their building but don’t have a lot of space for a ground installation. For …

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Imagine the sun doing double duty on your farm by growing your agricultural products while also powering your equipment and infrastructure. Installing solar power solutions is a bonus for your bottom line. We can help with financing solar installation for farms. Get direct funding & assistance for your farm’s solar projects The Appalachian Solar Finance …

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