http://www.remodeling.hw.net/green/stimulus-tax-credits/renewable-energy.aspx?view=rss&id=Query_tcm17153337http://www.remodeling.hw.net/green-policy/solar-water-heaters-benefits-outweigh-costs.aspx?rssLink=Solar+Water+Heaters%3a+Benefits+Begin+to+Outweigh+CostsTax credit incentives are making investments in renewable energy, such as solar water heating, more affordable and attractive to consumers.http://www.remodeling.hw.net/green-policy/wind-shorter-payback-limited-by-nature.aspx?rssLink=Wind%3a+Shorter+Payback%2c+Limited+by+NatureThe payback on residential windpower is shorter than ever, but a variety of issues -- permitting, net-metering, awareness, basic land and wind needs -- limit the turbines' mainstream appeal.http://www.remodeling.hw.net/green-policy/energy-links-online-arra-resources.aspx?rssLink=Energy+Links%3a+Online+ARRA+ResourcesConsult these sites to find more information on energy-related technology and tax credits.http://www.remodeling.hw.net/green-policy/geothermal-heat-pumps-garnering-fresh-interest.aspx?rssLink=Geothermal+Heat+Pumps%3a+Long+history%2c+garnering+fresh+interestGeothermal heating and cooling is becoming a real option for many U.S. homeowners, and the 2009 tax credits are added incentive to pursue this renewable-energy option.http://www.remodeling.hw.net/green-policy/solar-does-it-really-offer-a-golden-opportunity.aspx?rssLink=Solar%3a+Does+it+really+offer+a+golden+opportunity%3fThough, to date, demand for solar systems has been low, the hope is that tax incentives will help push consumers into investing in solar power.http://www.remodeling.hw.net/green-policy/fuel-cells-residential-use-lags-behind-commercial.aspx?rssLink=Fuel+Cells%3a+Residential+use+lags+behind+commercial%2c+but+shows+promiseThough there aren’t many hydrogen fuel cell systems currently being used in U.S. homes, this technology holds great promise.