Businesses can benefit financially by going green

One feature of the bailout may help shine a little light on some green businesses.

Advanced Green Technologies say they have already seen an increase in calls since the government approved a 30 percent federal tax rebate with the bailout.

AGT uses Flexlight solar panels to use sunlight to provide electricity for the home. AGT General Manager, Rick Campagna, said the credit should help North Carolina go green.

“It’s going to be able to continue to create strong viable opportunities for North Carolinians to be able to adapt and use this type of technology. Not only on their businesses you’re seeing here, but on your homes as well,” said Campagna.

The federal tax credit will be in addition to North Carolina’s 35 percent credit.