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Vergennes VT (SPX) Mar 23, 2010 As the federal government continues to create new tax incentives for residential renewable energy projects, one Vermont company is betting on a boom in green weekend warriors. Sunward, an affiliate of Country Home Products, has announced the launch of the world's first "plug and play" solar hot water system. Available directly from the company or through certified partners, the complete solar hot water system installs in a single weekend by anyone with basic skills (professional plumber required for the final hookup), works in any climate and cuts household energy bills by up to $800 per year. The entire Sunward Solar Hot Water System, including shipping and installation, qualifies for a 30% federal tax credit made possible by the $80 billion dollars allocated for clean energy and other green initiatives in the Recovery Act of 2009. State-level financial incentives and credits are also available in 24 states throughout the U.S. "We believe in the future of renewable energy and support for that starts at home," said Joe Perrotto, Sunward President. "With extensive government incentives, these smart technologies have never made so much financial sense. This is not just about being green; it's really about making a smart investment in a technology that can help take your household off of the energy cost rollercoaster for the next 20-30 years and put it on a path to personal energy independence." Designed to work in any climate, the ultra-efficient Sunward Solar Hot Water System captures the sun's heat through roof or ground-mounted solar collectors. This heat is then transferred and stored in a solar storage tank that is connected to the existing home hot water supply. The Sunward system does not replace the existing home hot water heating system, but instead is designed to work in conjunction with any type of existing hot water system. For the majority of the year, the Sunward system will supply all of the hot water needed, so the existing system will never turn on. In the short days of winter, the existing hot water system serves as a backup if the solar system cannot supply all of the hot water a home requires. The Sunward System is the only solar hot water system that can be installed by a 2-person crew in a single day. This compares with an industry norm for professional installation of 3-4 days with a 2-3 person crew. Dramatic time-savings are made possible through Sunward's unique modular design with components that are factory-made to work as a single system that installs quickly and efficiently. The complete Sunward Solar Hot Water System starts at $7,348 before federal tax incentives, or $5,148 after the federal tax credit, which is available to any U.S. taxpayer. Financing is available. Professional installation through Sunward certified installers is also available.
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