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 Investment Tax Credit (âITCâ) is a 30 percent federal tax credit for solar systems on residential (under Section 25D) and commercial (under section 48) properties that, under current law, remains in effect through December 31, 2016.he ITC continues to drive growth in the industry and job creation across the country. Recognizing the signifance of the ITC, SEIA and Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) have developed an analysis that explores the enormous impact of a five-year extension-and what happens if we let it expire.