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On a side note, why aren't governments providing rebates so people start putting solar panels everywhere? Like, by now, considering we're facing major environm

On a side note, why aren't governments providing rebates so people start putting solar panels everywhere? Like, by now, considering we're facing major environmental catastrophe without seriously drastic action, wouldn't it just be wise to put panels almost everywhere there is at least sunshine for a decent part of the year. Like what are we doing? ha I'm trying to buy a block of land next door with a decent sized shed on it for this very reason. So we can cover the roof of the shed with panels. I'll be doing this out of my own pocket, and yes I'll get cheaper energy bills, but still, bit of a not to be doing it. ?

nerdponx 4y ago
US federal and state governments did and do subsidize solar.
TaylorAlexander 4y ago
The federal government currently provides a 30% tax rebate for solar installations. You should also check if your state offers any rebates. You stand to save a lot of money! https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar/homeowners-guide-federal-tax-credit-solar-photovoltaics https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar/homeowners-guide-federal-t...
Schroedingersat 4y ago
> On a side note, why aren't governments providing rebates so people start putting solar panels everywhere? In most places they did. They worked. Now it's time to wind them down either legislate renters' rights to their roof space or start subsidizing other things like low environmental impact batteries or tidal.
deamanto 4y ago
[Citation Needed] I vaguely recall they did this in Australia and solar panel installers just increased the price by the government rebate anyway so it didn't actually make it cheaper.
- TrapLord_Rhodo 4y ago
  >solar panel installers Not only is a citation needed, but also common sense. Surely the theory of capitalism suggests even if one installer didn't collude, the other would be forced to conceed or lose marketshare.
lm28469 4y ago
> why aren't governments providing rebates so people start putting solar panels everywhere? They do, in lots of countries, for at least 10-20 years

nerdponx 4y ago

US federal and state governments did and do subsidize solar.

TaylorAlexander 4y ago

The federal government currently provides a 30% tax rebate for solar installations. You should also check if your state offers any rebates. You stand to save a lot of money! https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar/homeowners-guide-federal-tax-credit-solar-photovoltaics https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar/homeowners-guide-federal-t...

Schroedingersat 4y ago

> On a side note, why aren't governments providing rebates so people start putting solar panels everywhere? In most places they did. They worked. Now it's time to wind them down either legislate renters' rights to their roof space or start subsidizing other things like low environmental impact batteries or tidal.

deamanto 4y ago

[Citation Needed] I vaguely recall they did this in Australia and solar panel installers just increased the price by the government rebate anyway so it didn't actually make it cheaper.

TrapLord_Rhodo 4y ago
>solar panel installers Not only is a citation needed, but also common sense. Surely the theory of capitalism suggests even if one installer didn't collude, the other would be forced to conceed or lose marketshare.

lm28469 4y ago

> why aren't governments providing rebates so people start putting solar panels everywhere? They do, in lots of countries, for at least 10-20 years