The Solar Center's primary business focus is New Jersey, New York and Long Island, and the Connecticut Tri-State Region. Due to a combination of factors, the time has never been better to invest in Solar! Residential solar systems can pay for themselves in as short as 4 years! Commercial solar installations receive additional, substantial incentives, making for very impressive rates of return: As high as 45%! Favorable Factors: State Rebates available in NJ, NY, Long Island and Conn. 30% Federal Tax Investment Credit for residential and commercial Federal Grant Money for commercial instead of a tax credit Accelerated Depreciation for commercial Reduced Panel Pricing SRECs (solar renewable energy credits) in NJ In 2009, The Solar Center installed more than 150 residential and commercial projects. The Solar Center was awarded SunPower's National Rising Star of the Year for 2009.