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		<title>Can Roofs be Included in the 30 Percent ITC Credit?</title>
		<link>http://law.cleantechies.com/roofs-30-pecent-itc-credit/257/</link>
		<comments>http://law.cleantechies.com/roofs-30-pecent-itc-credit/257/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 01:33:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cleantech Law Partners</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Question: If a property owner is putting a new roof on their building while adding their solar system, can the cost of the roof be included in the 30% ITC credit? Additionally, if a ground mounted system requires fence, can the cost of the fence be included in the 30% ITC credit? ____________________________________ Answer: Thanks [...]<br /><div><img src="http://law.cleantechies.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/gfx.php?type=thumbs&value=0" /></div><div>Rating: 0/<strong>10</strong> (0 votes cast)</div><br />]]></description>
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		<title>Can improvements to a brownfield be considered when filing for a 1603 grant?</title>
		<link>http://law.cleantechies.com/improvement-to-brownfield-facility-1603-grant/246/</link>
		<comments>http://law.cleantechies.com/improvement-to-brownfield-facility-1603-grant/246/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 00:08:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cleantech Law Partners</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Question: In a brownfield repowering, is the brownfield facility part of the eligible basis for the grant or only the &#8220;improvements&#8221;. For example, if I bought a mothballed facility for $10mm, and then put $10mm more into it to get it running, is the basis for the grant $10mm or $20mm?? ____________________________________ Answer: Thanks very [...]<br /><div><img src="http://law.cleantechies.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/gfx.php?type=thumbs&value=0" /></div><div>Rating: 0/<strong>10</strong> (0 votes cast)</div><br />]]></description>
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		<title>How to Deal with Local Rebates when Filing a 1603 Application?</title>
		<link>http://law.cleantechies.com/how-to-deal-with-local-rebates-when-filing-a-1603-application/238/</link>
		<comments>http://law.cleantechies.com/how-to-deal-with-local-rebates-when-filing-a-1603-application/238/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 23 Jan 2011 18:30:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cleantech Law Partners</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Question: Thank you very much for your very helpful answer on getting a 1603 grant for leasing a PV system to a non-profit as at http://law.cleantechies.com/solar-pv-installation-business-non-profits/4/#more-4.  You said that the grant is to be based upon the full cost of the system.  Does that mean that the full cost is before the $2/watt rebate that [...]<br /><div><img src="http://law.cleantechies.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/gfx.php?type=thumbs&value=1" /></div><div>Rating: +1/<strong>10</strong> (1 vote cast)</div><br />]]></description>
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		<title>How Can I Prevent my Neighbor&#8217;s Trees from Shading my Solar Panels?</title>
		<link>http://law.cleantechies.com/how-can-i-prevent-my-neighbors-trees-from-shading-my-solar-panels/232/</link>
		<comments>http://law.cleantechies.com/how-can-i-prevent-my-neighbors-trees-from-shading-my-solar-panels/232/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2011 19:41:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cleantech Law Partners</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://law.cleantechies.com/?p=232</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Question: We live in a small town in Oregon.  Twelve months ago we installed a 16 panel solar array.  Our neighbors to the south subsequently planted three evergreen trees about 12 feet from the property line, directly south of the solar array. We are concerned that when these trees mature, they will shadow our solar panels.  [...]<br /><div><img src="http://law.cleantechies.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/gfx.php?type=thumbs&value=1" /></div><div>Rating: +1/<strong>10</strong> (1 vote cast)</div><br />]]></description>
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		<title>Does a home business qualify for the 1603 grant?</title>
		<link>http://law.cleantechies.com/does-a-home-business-qualify-for-the-1603-grant/221/</link>
		<comments>http://law.cleantechies.com/does-a-home-business-qualify-for-the-1603-grant/221/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 19:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cleantech Law Partners</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Question: If an individual runs a business out of his home and installs solar panels on his residence, can he qualify for a 1603 grant in lieu of a credit? And how many years can one carry forward a tax credit should they not be able to qualify for the grant? ____________________________________ Answer: Thank you [...]<br /><div><img src="http://law.cleantechies.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/gfx.php?type=thumbs&value=1" /></div><div>Rating: +1/<strong>10</strong> (1 vote cast)</div><br />]]></description>
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		<title>Which Lease Agreement Could Preclude the ITC?</title>
		<link>http://law.cleantechies.com/which-lease-agreement-could-preclude-the-itc/212/</link>
		<comments>http://law.cleantechies.com/which-lease-agreement-could-preclude-the-itc/212/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 17:39:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cleantech Law Partners</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Question: Hello! In a previous post you discuss how solar providers can set up lease arrangements with nonprofits, which will allow the solar provider to take advantage of the federal investment tax credit. However our accountant has advised us that the type of lease arrangement you discuss &#8211; with an option to purchase after five [...]<br /><div><img src="http://law.cleantechies.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/gfx.php?type=thumbs&value=1" /></div><div>Rating: +1/<strong>10</strong> (1 vote cast)</div><br />]]></description>
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		<title>Are Solar Projects in Puerto Rico Eligible for 1603 Funding?</title>
		<link>http://law.cleantechies.com/are-solar-projects-in-puerto-rico-eligible-for-1603-funding/201/</link>
		<comments>http://law.cleantechies.com/are-solar-projects-in-puerto-rico-eligible-for-1603-funding/201/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2010 21:37:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cleantech Law Partners</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Question: Dear Sirs: We would like to get some information regarding the possible 30% grant under section 1603 for our Solar Photo Voltaic Panel power generation project in Puerto Rico. The project’s first stage size is @ 20 MW.  The project site cleanup is being addressed by the U.S. Environment Protection Agency (EPA), under authority [...]<br /><div><img src="http://law.cleantechies.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/gfx.php?type=thumbs&value=1" /></div><div>Rating: +1/<strong>10</strong> (1 vote cast)</div><br />]]></description>
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		<title>Is Placing an Order for Solar Panels Considered &#8220;Construction&#8221;?</title>
		<link>http://law.cleantechies.com/is-ordering-a-solar-panel-considered-construction/185/</link>
		<comments>http://law.cleantechies.com/is-ordering-a-solar-panel-considered-construction/185/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:59:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cleantech Law Partners</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Question: I am finding your articles on some of the technicalities of the 1603 program for renewable energies very enlightening. I work for a solar energy company and still confused by one aspect of the application process, perhaps you could shed some light? My understanding is that to file for a property “placed in service [...]<br /><div><img src="http://law.cleantechies.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/gfx.php?type=thumbs&value=0" /></div><div>Rating: 0/<strong>10</strong> (0 votes cast)</div><br />]]></description>
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		<title>Thin-Film Solar and Rubber Rooftops: the Benefits of Bondage</title>
		<link>http://law.cleantechies.com/thin-film-solar-and-rubber-rooftops-the-benefits-of-bondage/174/</link>
		<comments>http://law.cleantechies.com/thin-film-solar-and-rubber-rooftops-the-benefits-of-bondage/174/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 21:13:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cleantech Law Partners</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Question: I have a solar power project using Uni-Solar thin-film peel and stick solar panels applied directly to a new TPO roof structure. I want to confirm the eligibility of the new TPO roof as a solar support structure, being the Uni-Solar product is directly applied to this roofing material. I have additional counsel who [...]<br /><div><img src="http://law.cleantechies.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/gfx.php?type=thumbs&value=1" /></div><div>Rating: +1/<strong>10</strong> (1 vote cast)</div><br />]]></description>
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		<title>Lawyer Shopping: How to find a Good Green Law Firm?</title>
		<link>http://law.cleantechies.com/lawyer-shopping-green-law-firm/154/</link>
		<comments>http://law.cleantechies.com/lawyer-shopping-green-law-firm/154/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:46:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cleantech Law Partners</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Question: Does the experience in cleantech law that West Coast law firms have make them a natural go-to for East Coast cleantech companies who are getting started? Thanks, Erika ____________________________________ Answer: Dear Erika, Thanks for your question.  There is no doubt that the West Coast – and particularly Silicon Valley – has historically attracted some [...]<br /><div><img src="http://law.cleantechies.com/wp-content/plugins/gd-star-rating/gfx.php?type=thumbs&value=3" /></div><div>Rating: +3/<strong>10</strong> (3 votes cast)</div><br />]]></description>
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