solarize nw
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presenter: Lee Rahr
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Solarize Northwest helps residents
overcome the logistical hurdles of going
solar at home.
about solarize northwest
Who to hire?
What to buy?
How much to budget?
Where to start?
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Interested neighbors are joining forces to
find a contractor, purchase and install
process as a team. Together, we’ll realize
great cost savings through bulk-purchasing.
about solarize northwest
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about solarize northwest
• Convenient, local events to learn
• The best deal possible
• One or two, pre-selected contractor(s)
• Help every step of the way
• Easy, easy, easy!
solar CAN be affordable!
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the contractor
• Selected through a community led competitive bidding process
• Will provide all equipment & installation
An energy consulting and contracting company basedin Portland, Oregon
www.
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How the project works
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Is Portland sunny enough?
Average Daily Sunshine
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Solar works in Oregon!
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How does solar work?
DC in AC out
PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) MODULE
INVERTER ELECTRICALPANEL
UTILITYMETER
ELECTRICGRID
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How does solar work?
size:
space required:
power production:
watts or kilowatts1,000 w = 1 kW
1 kW ≈ 100 ft2
kilowatt-hours (kWh)1 kW ≈ 1,000 kWh
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How much does it cost?
Depends on…
• System size
• Price per watt (or kilowatt)
= AMAZING $ per watt
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The power of group pricing
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Homes
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Solarize
2009 Retail Price
*Before incentives & tax credits
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Incentives & tax credits
CASH INCENTIVEEnergy Trust of Oregon
75% off
STATE TAX CREDITOregon Dept. of Energy
FEDERAL TAX CREDITIRS
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For example…A 2 kilowatt system
If about 50 homes participate…(2KW system x $6 watt - $12,000)
$12,000 Sticker price-$3,500 Energy Trust cash incentive$8,500 Up-front payment
-$2,550 Federal tax credit (1 year)
-$4,200 State tax credit (over 4 yrs)
$1,750 Net cost to you
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For example…A 4 kilowatt system
If about 50 homes participate…(4KW system x $6 watt - $24,000)
$24,000 Sticker price-$7,000 Energy Trust cash incentive$17,000 Up-front payment
-$5,100 Federal tax credit (1 year)-$6,000 State tax credit (over 4 yrs)
$5,900 Net cost to you
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Two purchase routes• Route 1 (solarize)
• Energy Trust
• State Tax Credit
• Federal Tax Credit
• Route 2 (VIR)
• Volumetric Incentive
Rate (VIR)
• Federal Tax Credit
(April 1st, 2011 next lottery – published rate tbd ~49 cents kwh)
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Historic Districts
http://oregon.cleanenergymap.com
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Weatherize resourcesclean energy works
PortlandMake your home more comfortable and energy-efficient
without writing a big check.
1. Apply at www.CleanEnergyWorksPortland.org2. Receive an in-depth home energy assessment.3. Have energy-saving upgrades such as insulation, air sealing and high-
efficiency heating equipment installed by the program’s highly-qualified contractors.
4. Pay for upgrades with our low-cost financing. Payments are made on your monthly heating bill where energy savings offset the cost of the loan!
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Let’s go solar!
get educated
get evaluated
Learn more at Q&A sessionsScheduled for Jan – March throughout the community and at…..
Totally ready? schedule your site assessment with the contractor
Unsure but interested? schedule your Energy Trust solar energy review
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Let’s go solar!
pledge to install by
March 15th
Let us know you’re going solar! www.
get othersto join
• Tell your neighbors, friends & family
• Assist your neighborhood rep
• Contact Solarize Northwest
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Let’s go solar!
sign your contract
Enjoy clean, free power from the sun for years to come!
Choose your system size & signyour contract for installation
system installed!
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Questions?