Q: I had solar panels put on my 1,600-square-foot house in January 2015. But I’ve only seen a 10 percent reduction in my utility bill since then. Shouldn’t it be more than that? I’m also wondering if I’m still eligible for state and federal tax credits or is it too late to apply for them?
A: First of all, you need to call up the company that installed your panels and have them come back to see if repairs are needed. A 10 percent reduction does not seem like enough. And yes, you have a number of years in which to claim those credits; you’d better talk to your tax adviser about how you can do that and what the rules and regulations say.
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