Solar energy projects in Georgia are receiving $4.5 million in rebate funds through the Clean Energy Property Rebate Program.  The program, which was launched earlier this year, is funding 14 solar energy projects as a result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and House Bill 473.  HB473 passed during the 2009 session of the Georgia General Assembly and the legislation was signed by Governor Perdue in April.

“The Clean Energy Property Rebate Program is providing incentives for investing in solar energy,” said GEFA Executive Director Phil Foil.  “The use of solar energy is growing in Georgia and these incentives help to promote solar as a viable source of renewable energy in our state.”
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