DJH Construction, Inc. Completes A Solar Installation On A Habitat for Humanity Project

Habitat for Humanity solar project makes the front page of the September 1, 2009 issue of the Mojave Valley Daily News. The project was made possible by the efforts of DJH Construction, Inc., Arizona Electric Power Cooperative, and Mojave Electric Cooperative.

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Habit for Humanity Goes Solar In Bullhead City, Arizona

DJH Construction, Inc., a leading integrator of solar electric power systems has been selected to install a 3.78 kW photovoltaic solar system on a Habitat for Humanity project in Bullhead City, Arizona. The solar project is a result of the alliance between Habitat for Humanity, Mojave Electric Cooperative and DJH Construction, Inc. The project is a first for the Habitat for Humanity chapter in Bullhead City. Habitat for Humanity is a Christian organization that builds homes for the underprivileged and is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing and homelessness worldwide.

“We are honored to be chosen to participate in a project that allows us to contribute philanthropically through clean power generation. This project presents a unique opportunity to get solar into a sector that normally would not have the ability to purchase it,” said Don Harris, President of DJH Construction, Inc. “We look forward to participating in more solar projects with Habitat for Humanity and the larger non-profit sector.”

DJH Construction, Inc. Helps Bullhead City Homeowners Go Solar

Bullhead City residents enjoy year-round sunshine and those going solar are tapping into this renewable resource to power their homes. According to Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), the southwestern United States possesses a world-class, well-distributed, and nearly untapped solar energy resource. It is most abundant in California, Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico.

DJH Construction, Inc., a leading solar integration company, is helping homeowners in Bullhead City tap into this free and renewable resource by going SOLAR. Five significant incentives for homeowners include: a utility rebate, a 30% tax credit, a $1,000 Arizona State tax credit, and an Arizona property tax and sales tax exemption. In order to take advantage of the utility rebates, residents should contact their local utility to see what incentives are available and to reserve a rebate. Currently, Mojave Electric Cooperative is offering rebates of $4.00/watt DC up to $12,000 and UniSource Energy Services is offering residents $3.00/watt DC up to 60% of the cost of the system.

The financial benefits of going solar extend even further for business owners looking to go green. In addition to all the benefits the residential customer receives, a business is able to take advantage of an accelerated depreciation schedule and a larger Arizona state tax credit. The Arizona tax credit is equal to 10% of the installed cost up to $25,000 for any one building or a maximum of $50,000 in total credits in any one year. This state tax credit gives business owners the flexibility to apply the credit against their corporate or personal taxes. Business owners should consult their CPA regarding the benefits of the accelerated depreciation schedule and the federal tax credit as it pertains to their unique financial situation.

"We are encouraged by the growing demand for renewable energy by the residents of Bullhead City and look forward to installing many more high performance solar systems in Arizona," said Don Harris, President of DJH Construction, Inc.

pdf version of press release: http://www.prlog.org/10190622-djh-construction-inc-helps-bullhead-city-homeowners-go-solar.pdf