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Home Power is here to help you prepare for shifting times. For example, as we welcome news about the extension of the federal investment tax credit (FITC) for solar energy systems, warnings about volatile global financial markets and rising interest rates here in the United States are being issued. While you're still able to take advantage of the tax credit for installing a PV system, now may be the best the time to finance it-before interest rates climb. In this issue, we explore leasing versus owning a PV system. In many cases, owning a PV system makes more financial sense than leasing (page 56). But before you buy a PV system, solar installer Lena Wilensky discusses what you can do to make sure your PV system output is maximized (page 48). From choosing the right site to choosing the right equipment, there are plenty of measures you can take before ordering your modules.