[RE-wrenches] Battery Replacementent tax question

[Bob-O Schultze]

Generally I agree that it applies to systems, but a case could be made  
fairly easily for a significant upgrade. IE, more PVs plus an upgraded  
CC, larger CBs, etc. If you threw battery replacement into that mix I  
think it would fly as a system. I agree that batteries alone probably  
won't do it, but it would be good to get a SEIA opinion there.
Bob-O

On Jun 24, 2009, at 7:42 AM, Wind-sun.com wrote:

The tax credit applies to SYSTEMS, not replacement components

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----- Original Message -----
From: Allan Sindelar
To: 'RE-wrenches'
Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2009 8:01 PM
Subject: [RE-wrenches] Battery Replacementent tax question

Dear Wrenches,
Today I told a customer for whom I replaced a set of batteries that as  
far as I know, the 30% federal tax credit for residential PV systems  
could be applied to this expense. In this case the home is off-grid, a  
primary residence, and no credits were taken for the initial system.  
But I would post a question out to this list. Am I correct in my advice?
Thank you,

Allan Sindelar
Allan at positiveenergysolar.com
NABCEP Certified Photovoltaic Installer
EE98J Journeyman Electrician
Positive Energy, Inc.
3201 Calle Marie
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87507
505 424-1112
www.positiveenergysolar.com
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