Agricultural+Solar+Energy

H.F. 370 This bill establishes a solar energy rebate program administered by the office of energy independence to encourage the installation of solar thermal and photovoltaic solar energy systems in the commercial, agricultural and residential sectors. Stated by the bill the applicant may receive a rebate for up to 30 percent of system installation costs, subject to a maximum award of $15,000 for a commercial or agricultural installation and $3,000 for a residential installation. To be eligible for a rebate, the bill states an applicant shall complete and submit an energy audit, the installation must qualify for the energy star efficiency rating developed by the United States environmental protection agency.

Some people could be against this bill because, they might not want to complete and submit an energy audit. Some people could be against it because, someone might get a higher rebate percentage than others. People could be for the bill because, they can get rebates on installation costs. People could be for it because, it can help out in commercial, agricultural and residential sectors.