West Virginia’s Doubly Certified Installer
Milestone Solar isn’t West Virginia’s biggest solar installation company – and we think that’s perfectly okay. By performing dozens of installations a year, not hundreds, there’s no need for high-pressure salesmanship, or for rushing jobs, or for cutting corners, just to make numbers.
We’re proud to meet or exceed all West Virginia licensing standards, and to have earned the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners’ PV [photovoltaic] Technical Sales Certification and their PV Installation Professional Certification. (We’re one of less than 100 nationwide – to have earned both.)
Our approach is to make sure your solar system goes in on time and on budget, that it performs as promised, and that it gives you decades of trouble-free, dependable service, saving money for you year after year.
WEST VIRGINIA’S GOT PLENTY OF SUNLIGHT FOR YOU TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF.
Even when it’s cloudy, a Milestone Solar system generates electricity and saves you money.
| CITY | SUNNY DAYS PER YEAR | PARTLY SUNNY DAYS PER YEAR | TOTAL |
| Beckley | 60 | 95 | 155 |
| Charleston | 65 | 111 | 176 |
| Elkins | 48 | 103 | 151 |
| Huntington | 63 | 99 | 162 |
Solar Savings in West Virginia
Federal Solar Credits and Incentives
Thanks to new legislation, the federal tax credit is increased to 30% of your solar installation’s price. What’s more, you can can now wither take it as a federal income tax credit, or as a tax refund, or sell it. (You’ll need to include form 5695 with your Federal Tax return. )
Also, thanks to that legislation, you can now take 30% on backup batteries as well, provided you either install them with your solar panels or have them retrofitted up to a year later.
USDA REAP program – Grants up to 25% of total installation cost for farms or small businesses located in areas with 50,000 or less population
USDA High Energy Cost Federal Grant Program – Grants of up to $5 million.
IRS Residential Energy Conservation Subsidy Exclusion – 100% subsidy for energy efficient improvements, including solar, to single- and multi-family residences
Residential Energy Efficient Tax Credit – Federal Energy Incentive – Up to $1500 for residential energy efficiency improvements including solar.
The Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS) lets businesses depreciate solar equipment over just five years.
West Virginia Tax Credit
The state has enacted a $2,000 tax credit for residential solar.
Most Milestone Solar customers report their electric bills are about half what they used to be.
WHAT TO DO DURING A POWER OUTAGE
- Check your breakers and fuses.
- Check to see if your neighbors have lights.
- Report the outage.
| AEP | 800-277-2177 |
| Allegheny Power Company | 304-424-6459 |
| Appalachian Power | 800-982-4237 |
| Dominion | 866-DOM-HELP (366-4357) |
| West Virginia Electric | 304-363-6900 |
- Stay calm and stick together
- Turn off any electric ovens, ranges or space heaters you may have been using.
- Unplug sensitive home electronics that surges can damage when the power returns.
- Stay clear of downed power lines or electrical equipment where there’s standing water.
- Prevent possible fires by using flashlights instead of candles.
- Don’t use gas ovens or ranges to heat your home.
- In winter, keep your home as warm as possible by closing off unused rooms and not opening any doors unless you need to.
- Keep your refrigerator and freezer cold by keeping them closed.
- Protect your family from exhaust fumes by never, ever, running a generator inside your home, basement or any other indoor space.
WHAT TO DO BEFORE A POWER OUTAGE
Why not call 866-688-4274 or click here to learn how a Milestone Solar system with a sealed, maintenance-free battery backup can power your essential appliances during a blackout, day or night.
You’ll get straight facts and honest answers (never salesmanship and hype) about whether solar is right for your home or business.