We are dedicated to finding the right fit for you as far as home efficiency. Every effort is made to fully understand what the customer wants and what the most cost effective solution will be. We design our systems to fit you and your needs.

In this time of uncertain economic conditions, we are proud to be able to hire and train local workers who are looking to transition to the renewable energy sector.

Our affiliations and memberships include Solar Sonoma County, the Solar Energy Industries Association, the North Coast Builders’ Exchange, Find Solar.

Steele Energy Solutions, Inc.
We are seasoned professionals who take pride in good design and craftsmanship. Our process depends on a dedicated and experienced team of financial and project managers, engineers, skilled tradesmen and administrators who work collaboratively to provide a seamless process.

Getting started is as easy as calling us at 707-528-8100 or emailing us at info@steelesolar.com We will come out to your site to see and discuss your vision of solar for your business. A key element in that first discussion is understanding how solar aligns with your business objectives. This allows us to analyze the business case for solar electricity and design a system and installation schedule that makes sense for you.

You will know when you meet us that we care about strong partnerships and good results. Contact us.

Renewable Energy Grants (Including provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act)What’s good for the environment is also good for your business. The Department of the Treasury provides grants of up to 30% of the total cost of solar property placed in service during 2009 and 2010. If the property is not placed in service prior to December 30, 2010, the project will still qualify for the grant if construction begins prior to December 31, 2010 and is placed in service by January 1, 2012. Applications must be filed by October 1, 2011. Businesses will qualify for the full amount of the grant even if the projects receive subsidized energy financing.www.eere.gov/solar/, www.recovery.gov

Bonus Depreciation Solar projects qualify for the 5-year accelerated depreciation (MACRS). In conjunction with this depreciation schedule, the federal government extended through 2009 the 2008 temporary increases of the amount (50% of the cost of capital investment) that small businesses can write off for capital expenditures of up to $250,000. and increased the phase-out threshold to $800,000. The depreciation is calculated by deducting 1/2 of the grant amount, so the basis is 85% of the installed system cost. The resulting depreciation schedule is: Year 1 – 60%; Year 2 – 16%; Year 3 – 9.6%; Year 4 – 5.76%, Year 5 – 5.76%; Year 6 – 2.88%.

ARRA Repeals the Penalty for Subsidized Renewable Energy Financing Businesses now qualify for the full amount of the renewable energy grant regardless of any other subsidized energy financing.

California Solar Initiative Financial incentives, in the form of rebates are offered for solar installations based on the system’s actual performance over the first five years. The system performance is measured by State approved monitoring systems installed during initial installation.www.gosolarcalifornia.ca.gov, www.dsireusa.org

We will also advise you about other city and county incentives that may apply to your project.