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Upcoming Events

Ohio Green
Living Fayre*

Johnstown, OH
Sept. 1, 2008

Pawpaw Festival*
Albany, OH
Sept. 13 - 14, 2008

Columbus Green Building Forum
Columbus, OH
October 2, 2008

Baldwin-Wallace Sustainability Symposium
Berea, OH
October 20-21, 2008

* includes our Solar Trailer

Dovetail Solar Trailer

Our Solar Trailer is equipped with Sharp modules, a battery bank, and electronics. It can provide over 14,000 watt hours of AC power/day..

Contact us, if you have a 2009 event you would like to schedule.

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Welcome to Dovetail Solar and Wind

 

 
 

Dovetail is a full service provider of renewable energy systems. We have been bringing renewable technology to homes and businesses since 1995.

We specialize in solar and wind electric systems, building integrated photovoltaic arrays, and solar thermal hot water systems. We also have expertise in energy efficient structures.

Whether you want to add renewable energy to your existing home, business or farm or you’re planning new construction, we will help you determine the best options for your project.

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A section of the Cincinnati Zoo 19.3 kW solar PV array

Thousands participate in
2008 Ohio Solar Tours

Congratulations to Green Energy Ohio (GEO) who coordinated the annual event in October 2008 in cooperation with the American Solar Energy Society's National Solar Tour. The annual solar tours have become the largest demonstration of installed renewable energy technologies and energy efficient building practices in the United States.

Renewable energy-powered and energy efficient homes and buildings in Ohio were shown on 28 guided public tours and open house sites across the state. Attendees learned how their neighbors are trimming their energy bills, increasing their energy independence and taking steps to address global warming. More than 5,000 people attended the Ohio tours this year.

You can find tour details and download the Regional Solar Tour Guidebooks for all the sites that were on tours at Green Energy Ohio Solar Tour.

 

US Federal Tax Credits of 30% are available for both individuals and businesses for solar systems until 12/31/2016. See Incentives for more details.

25% Federal funding from USDA's Rural Development is also available. See:
USDA's Grants for Renewable Energy

The Green Energy Ohio web site also has lots of other useful info on renewable energy.

 

 


What's New?

Great news! As part of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, H.R. 1424, Congress has extended and improved the Federal Incentive Tax Credit (ITC) for solar systems for 8 more years through 2016. Starting Jan. 1st, 2009 residential systems will now be eligible for the same 30% tax credit with no cap that is currently available for commercial systems.
See Incentives for more details.
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Dovetail recently increased the the solar array at Melink Corp. by 50% to 32.3 kW. With completion of a 3rd phase The array now is saving Melink even more on energy costs!

On May 1, 2008, Ohio ODOD Energy Office announced revised
NOFA 08-09 grants for
non-residential systems.
See: Incentives for important changes.

Also see:
Ohio Dept. of Development's Energy Office

Congratulations to Carl Adams, Gary Easton and Daniel Young on receiving their NABCEP PV Installer Certifications! Dovetail now leads Ohio with four certified installers.

As of March 13, 2008, Ohio ODOD Energy Office has SUSPENDED applications for new grants for residential systems.

The Athens Messenger featured a solar system we installed on a student rental property.
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The Cleveland Plain Dealer featured a solar shingle system we installed on home in Geauga County.
Read article

Dovetail installed a solar system at Meadow Springs Farm that provides the thoroughbred breeder power even when the grid is down.
Press release

Dovetail completed two of the largest solar electric installations in the Cincinnati area as prominent elements of new green buildings.
Press release

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