Title: Wind and Solar Rebate Program Now Available for Illinois Consumers!
Date Published: 11/24/2009 6:50:29 AM

TEUTOPOLIS, IL - The State of Illinois recently announced a new rebate program for small-scale wind turbines from 1 to 100 kW and solar photovoltaic (PV) installations. This new renewable energy rebate program administed by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is available to residential, businesses, farms, schools, government facilties and non-profits.  Private business and homeowners qualify up to 30% rebate and public / non-profit entities may qualify for a 50% rebate up to $50,000.

As a wind turbine and solar installer, Tick Tock Energy can assist customers identify the appropriate technology, size equipment, help develop and submit the rebate application, and install the system start to finish.  Craig Pals, Tick Tock's co-founder states "our goal is to help customer reduce their utility costs simply and easily. A key to success is having a partner that can understand your building's energy profile and appropriately size the wind or solar system to most economically meet your specific needs". In addition to the new State of Illinois rebate program, federal tax credits, accelerated depreciation, private grants and other incentives are often available.  "This is an exciting time for renewable energy in Illinois" Pals added.

The State's Renewable Energy Resources Solar and Wind Energy Rebate Program is accepting applications up to April 30, 2010.  Funding is limited and available on first-come first-serve basis and other considerations.  The program is also limited to utilities and ratepayers that contribute via their utility bill toward the Renewable Energy Resources and Coal Technology Development Assistance charge. Contact Tick Tock Energy to find out if your home or facility is elgible and for information on how to apply.

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