Google has created the Silicon Valley equivalent of a velvet rope under its so-called Google Glass Explorers program.

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So when Google called, it was serendipitous timing.

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Banks--and most recently Google--have created so-called tax equity funds to finance those leases, in which investors get to pocket a 30% federal tax break for renewable energy projects.

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