Kirpal - The IRS states that a solar system can be turned on for testing the system prior to the official "placed in service" date, which is somewhat subjective. Technically, it's when the system is officially turned on and left on. So, your customer could leave the system off until Jan. 1. You may want your customer to ok that w/ their CPA. Eric R. Andrews NABCEP Certified PV Installer Eco Solar, Inc. www.ecosolarnow.com PO Box 5194 Klamath Falls, OR 97601 541-281-8252 cell 541-273-3200 office <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Saving the World... One Solar Panel at a Time! From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kirpal Khalsa Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2008 11:00 AM To: RE-wrenches Subject: [RE-wrenches] system commissioning time frames Greetings......we recently installed a solar pv system on a residential customer and it has been inspected by both the local electrical inspector and the state rebate authority and approved. Now that we have passed those inspections, the next phase of the process is having the utility company come out and install their new meter for net metering......I was wondering if anyone has a definitive answer as to what actually commissions the system? We are thinking of having the power company hold off until after the new year so that the customer can get the 2009 tax credits instead of the 2008 credits....... The question is does the system get commissioned once it is inspected or once the power company gets the new meter installed so that the system can actually be turned on..... Thanks for any advice.......It actually could be worth its weight in gold!....... Cheers, Kirpal Khalsa Renewable Energy Systems www.oregonsolarworks.com
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