If included in the mortgage, solar will increase your payment by the average of $19.00 per month while reducing your utility bill by $25 to $45 per month; thus, giving the homeowner a positive cash flow from day one.

Example:
Adding a Solar Energy System to mortgage: $19.00/month
Potential Power Bill Savings: $45.00/month
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Positive Cash Flow/month: $26.00

But that's not the only benefit! Installing a Solar Water Heater can also help you qualify for an Energy Efficient Mortgage (EEM). The advantages of an EEM include a reduced down payment, lower closing cost or an increased debt-to-income ratio. This debt-to-income ratio stretch means you qualify for a larger mortgage. So, when you're deciding what to include in your new home, remember that solar is the only household appliance that pays for itself over and over again. Other water heating systems, like electric and gas require never-ending monthly utility payments. The sun's energy is FREE.

Rebates:

Connecticut Clean Energy Fund now offers rebates for Connecticut residents who install solar photovoltaic systems on their homes. The incentives are available only through participating installers that have been designated by CCEF.   Systems may be of any size but must be connected to the electric grid. The program offers an incentive of $5 per Watt (PTC rating) for the first 5kW of system and installation costs, with a maximum rebate of $25,000 per household.   Homes can be one to four family residences.

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