The Civil War forced it back into the Union, where it has stayed ever since. The various flags that have flown over Texasâthose of Spain, France, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, the United States and the Confederacyâinspired the name of the Six Flags amusement park chain, which originated in Texas in 1961.
Federal Tax Credits. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, homeowners can receive a federal tax credit for certain solar panel systems installed through the end of 2016. The tax credit equals 30 percent of the cost of purchase and installation with no limit.nstall solar panels on your home and you can harvest heat from the sun to create energy. You can also reduce your energy consumption, lower your utility bills and get a tax credit through 2016.
The credit is deducted from your income taxes, reducing the amount of income taxes you are responsible for paying, not a credit that comes off the price of the car at the time of purchase. For example if you owed $10,000 in income tax, and your tax credit for your hybrid vehicle is $3,000 your tax responsibility would be $7,000. Promotes Sales and Innovation of HEVs The tax incentive benefits not just the individual taxpayerâs wallet, but also increases consumer demand for cleaner burning and more fuel efficient technologies in the automotive industry.