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| Nothing happens without energy.
The Sun supplies
the energy that
powers all life on Earth.
The oil, gas and coal that power human activity are in
reality Solar
Energy that was captured and stored millions of years ago, just as
plants
today continue to capture and store it. But the supply of these fossil
fuels is finite. For example, in the last century, humans have consumed
nearly half of all of the oil that will ever be produced. Consider this
in the context of 5000 years of human history. The burning of fossil
fuels
degrades our environment. Approach any major city and observe the brown
haze that engulfs it. We are even managing to change the climate of the
Earth itself. The hidden costs are immense, including tax breaks for
fossil
fuel companies, increased health costs, the long-term costs of climate
change, and the cost of military presence in the Persian Gulf. It is
clear
that human society must eventually be powered by the Renewable Energy
sources,
Solar and its derivatives. Why not make the switch sooner rather than
later? President Bush has signed a Energy Bill for 2006-2007 that will give Tax Credits 30% for installing Solar Power to your home or office. Initially scheduled to expire at the end of 2007, the tax credits were extended through December 31, 2008, by Section 206 of the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 (H.R. 6111). Residential
Solar and Fuel Cell Tax Credit
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