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[Mo Rousso]

In case you didn't see this.  Time to write your congresspersons!

Bill Would Offer Tax Credits for Solar Systems

WASHINGTON, DC, January 14, 2003 (ENS) - Representative J.D. Hayworth, an
Arizona Republican better known for his opposition to a variety of
environmental initiatives, has reintroduced a bill that would offer tax
credits to homeowners who install solar systems.

"The ultimate aim here is to expand the use of a clean, renewable energy
source by making it more affordable and accessible to more American homes,"
Hayworth said. 

The bill would provide a federal tax credit of 15 percent of the cost of
both solar electric and solar hot water systems installed on homes. The
language passed both the House and Senate last Congress, and enjoyed the
support of the White House, but did not become law because the comprehensive
energy bill died in a conference committee.

"The Hayworth bill is a winner for homeowners and for the air we breathe,"
said Glenn Hamer, executive director of the Solar Energy Industries
Association (SEIA). "Solar power is a clean, reliable and renewable
resource, but the upfront costs can make some homeowners hesitate. The
Hayworth bill will help increase demand for home grown solar power and thus
reduce demand for foreign and more polluting energy sources."

The Hayworth bill has been referred to the House Committee on Ways and
Means, of which Hayworth is a member.

"This has been a great January for the solar industry," Hamer said. "First
we learned that a first-ever solar electric system has been installed on
White House grounds, and now Congressman Hayworth has renewed his fight to
expand the use of clean energy on homes coast to coast. We look forward to
energizing our hundreds of member companies to urge their Congressmen to
support the Hayworth bill."

-- 
Mo Rousso
President
HelioPower
Renewable Energy Systems
Remote Power Solutions
mrousso at heliopower.com
www.heliopower.com
760.451.9374

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