LEADING INCENTIVES ARE EXPIRING SOON.

---

Leading Incentives can dramatically offset the cost of converting your home or business to solar energy. A leading Federal Incentive, called the Income Tax Credit (ITC) allows home and business owners to deduct 30% of the cost of a solar system from their Federal Tax Return Filing. However, this incentive is scheduled to end soon. State incentives are often available for a limited time. Combined, these State and Federal incentives can offset the cost of installation by an average of 30-50%.

---

COSTS FOR TRADITIONAL FOSSIL FUELS CONTINUES TO RISE.

---

Over the last decade, utility costs have increased an average of 3% EACH YEAR, while the cost to install solar energy has declined by more than 70% during the same timeframe. Current trends suggest that costs associated with traditional energy will continue to increase. Simply put, fossil fuels are becoming increasingly scarce. Limited availability results in increased costs and market volatility, adding risk to consumers. Solar energy helps protect against electricity price volatility and inflation with less dependence on the utility grid. With solar energy, consumers receive a fixed price, which allows for better budgeting from your home and predictable forecasting of operational costs for your business.

---

UTILITY COMPANIES ARE INCREASINGLY RESTRICTING AREAS FOR SOLAR DEVELOPMENT.

---

When you convert your home or business to solar energy, you stay connected to the utility grid through a process called "utility interconnection." This process is essential to both functionality and key incentive programs. As the use of solar energy continues to increase, utility companies are increasingly limiting areas for solar development or closing them entirely.

---

INSTALLATION COSTS ARE AT HISTORICAL LOWS.

---

The cost to install solar has dropped by more than 70% over the last decade, and are at historically low rates. As leading incentives are scheduled to expire, now is the best time to convert your home or business to solar energy.

---

FOR COMMERCIAL SOLAR DEVELOPMENT: CONSUMERS ARE INCREASINGLY DEMANDING BUSINESSES OPERATE MORE RESPONSIBLY.

---

Today, adopting responsible business practices with renewable, solar energy gives businesses across all industries a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Sustainability and corporate social responsibility are important components of a business’ brand identity.

Consumer trends to opt for businesses that operate responsibly were once considered a “preference” but are now a “demand.” As such, businesses are finding that “green” credentials are a powerful force driving consumer purchasing decisions.

NEP has long recognized the profound impact that solar energy has on a business’ brand identity. As part of our service, we offer marketing and promotional services to our commercial clients to target their clients and communities. These services announce the business’ commitment to renewable energy, and explains the impact that their solar energy system will have on the environment.

---