Solar Energy Options for Florida

Presented by:

Eco-$mart Homes and Buildings Program

Eco-$mart Homes and Buildings Program

• An EPA ENERGY STAR Ally• Created by Nonprofit Florida House Institute

for Sustainable Development (FHI):– Free Eco-$mart Materials Consultation– Distributes / Installs Approved Systems– Provides Energy Efficiency Ratings– Connects to Energy Efficient Mortgages– Educational Seminars for Public and Trades

• A Portion of Proceeds Benefit Nonprofit (FHI)

What Does a Home Really Cost? Sticker Price vs. Monthly Payment

Standard Eco-$martHome Home

Sticker Price $160,000 $165,000

Monthly Mortgage Pmt. $1,064 $1,098

Monthly Utility Bill $160 $100

Tax Savings $0 ($8)

Total Monthly Payment $1224 $1190

Positive Cash Flow $0 $34

Why Do the EPA and Eco-$mart Care About Energy Efficient Homes and Products?

The average home produces TWICE the greenhouse gases generated by the average car.

Shifting 95% of the market to ENERGY STAR Homes by 2012 is equal to removing more than 4

million cars from U.S. roads & locking in over $100 billion of increased income!

Eco-$mart Solar Energy Systems: Passive Solar Water Heating

• Saves 70 to 90% of water heating costs

• No moving parts

• 10 year mfr. warranty

• Doubles hot water supply for household

• Water heating costs stay low as family grows

• Pollution reduction equal to removing one car from our highways

EPA ENERGY STAR 5-Star Home Package

» Passive Solar Water Heating» 12 SEER Air Conditioning» Sealed Duct System» State-Certified Energy Rating

30 Percent Less Energy Use vs. National Model Energy Code

Ten Year Savings:

$10,279.0096 Tons of

Air Pollution

Other Benefits:

Improved Air QualityAdded Resale ValueIncreased ComfortMore Hot Water

ENERGY STAR MORTGAGES -More Affordability, Buying Power

Standard ENERGYHome STAR Home

Housing Price: $160,000 $165,000

Qualifying Income: $52,900 $50,600

Actual Income: $52,000 $52,000

Largest House: $156,600 $170,700

Buyer Qualifies? NO YES

Based upon 2% mortgage “stretch” for ENERGY STAR loan.

Eco-$mart Solar Energy Systems: Solar Pool Heating - Conventional

Eco-$mart Solar Energy Systems: Solar Pool Heating - Ground Mount

Eco-$mart Solar Energy Systems: Solar Pool Heating - Commercial

Eco-$mart Solar Energy Systems:Solar Attic “No Panel”Pool Heating

Eco-$mart Solar Energy Systems: Building Integrated Photovoltaics

Eco-$mart Solar Energy Systems: Building Integrated Photovoltaics

Eco-$mart Solar Energy Systems: Daylighting Systems

What Do I Do Now?

1. Contact Eco-$mart Homes and Buildings Program for a free consultation at 888-329-2705.

2. Choose a builder who is participating in the

Eco-$mart and ENERGY STAR Homes programs.

3. Tell your friends and neighbors about these energy, resource and money saving ideas.