Clothes Electronics
Drying
5%
Miscellaneous
Cooking 4%
6%
7%
U.S. Federal Tax Credits
IR-2006-34, Feb. 21, 2006
Hot Water
30%
Heating/Cooling
48%
Roof mounted solar hot water system installed in
Charlottesville, Virginia.
What does Altenergy
Incorporated do?
We design, build and install practical solar
energy solutions. We know that a welldesigned system can efficiently harvest
solar energy and use that energy to reduce
your dependence on nonrenewable sources.
Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, we work
with homeowners, architects and general
contractors on both new construction and
renovation projects. When you call us, we will
make a site visit to determine what means of
generation will work for you.
What technologies are
working for most people?
We are focusing on solar thermal systems
because they offer the best payback options.
We also build photovoltaic electricity systems
(PV), and will perform an energy audit on
existing structures. Practicality is our guiding
principle, and we know that a system that pays
for itself and provides seamless operation is a
realistic system.
Average U.S. home energy consumption (Department of Energy)
What is solar thermal?
When you gather heat from the sun and move
it into water, you have a solar thermal system.
Since hot water is usually in demand, and
accounts for as much as 30% of a family’s energy
consumption, we like the fit. You can also heat
living space with hot water, so systems can be
even more comprehensive and efficient.
What happens when the sun
doesn’t shine?
Practicality forces us to design systems that
ensure hot water at the tap when you turn it on.
Altenergy Incorporated knows how to use the
very best and efficient technologies to build a
reliable hot water plant for your home. A system
that will pay for itself and provide your family with
clean, renewable energy.
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During 2007, individuals can make energyconscious purchases that will provide tax
benefits when filling out their tax returns
next year.
The law makes a credit available to those
who add qualified solar panels, solar water
heating equipment, or a fuel cell power plant
to their homes in the United States.
Taxpayers are allowed one credit equal to
30 percent of the qualified investment in
a solar panel up to a maximum credit of
$2,000, and another equivalent credit for
investing in a solar water heating system.
No part of either system can be used to heat
a pool or hot tub.
These items must be placed in service after
Dec. 31, 2005 and before
Jan. 1, 2008.
Solar hot water system mounted to the side of a
building.
A few more things you
can do
-keep your hot water tank set to 120 F
-use compact fluorescent bulbs
-keep your tires properly inflated
-turn your thermostat down 2 degrees F in
the winter
-buy products locally
-recycle your plastic, aluminium, and paper
waste
Pumps and fluid lines used to circulate the hot
water.
-buy EnergyStar appliances
-plant a tree
-insulate and weatherize your home
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Charlottesville, Virginia.
434.882.0908
www.altenergyincorporated.com
Charlottesville, Virginia.
434.882.0908
www.altenergyincorporated.com
By using renewable energy, you are helping to
fight rising air pollution levels, a major contributor
to health problems in Virginia. Because it is an
extremely reliable and cost effective source of
heat and electricity, the use of solar energy has
grown 25 percent every year for the past 15 years.
Energy produced from the sun goes even further
to add to our nation’s energy independence.
Designing and installing practical solar energy solutions
Help preserve our
environment