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Solar Energy &Our Economy

Solar Energy &Our Economy

Myth:Myth:

There isn’t enough sun

in Massachusetts

for Solar Electricity to work.

Earth’s Energy BudgetEarth’s Energy Budget

Solar Energy IntensitySolar Energy Intensity

Net MeteringNet Metering

Net MeteringNet Metering

Economic PotentialEconomic PotentialNational, State and Local

oJobs

oEconomic Growth

oEducation and Training

oStablization of Energy Costs & Reliability

oConsumer Energy Savings

Myth:Myth:

Solar panels are

too expensive!

How is this possible?How is this possible?

Product Service

Three Ways This is PossibleThree Ways This is Possible

Economies of Scale

Proven Technology

Vertical Integration

Economies of ScaleEconomies of Scale

500MW factory

Silicon -Abundant raw source

Licensed processing technology

Aggregation of RECs

Proven TechnologyProven Technology

Polysilicon panels under glass

Grid-tied

Daily web-based monitoring

Vertical IntegrationVertical Integration

All components including Balance of System (BOS) brought together in house

National Franchise system for installation and maintenance

Independent Ecopreneurs

Solar PV RentalSolar PV Rental

NO System PurchaseNO Installation CostsNO Permit HasslesNO Performance WorriesNO Maintenance FeesNO Rate Increases

Monthly Utility CostsMonthly Utility Costs

$0

$50

$100

$150

$200

$250

1st Year 5th Year 10th Year 15th Year 20th Year 25th Year

Utility CompaniesCitizenrē

Potential Annual Savings

Potential Annual Savings

$0

$200

$400

$600

$800

$1,000

$1,200

$1,400

1st Year 5th Year 10th Year 15th Year 20th Year 25th Year

Cumulative Total Savings

Cumulative Total Savings

$0

$2,000

$4,000

$6,000

$8,000

$10,000

$12,000

$14,000

$16,000

$18,000

1st Year 5th Year 10th Year 15th Year 20th Year 25th Year

HomeownersHomeowners

Have a CHOICE

Can UPGRADE to Clean Energy

Can AFFORD it

Can LOCK IN their electrical costs…for up to 25 years!

NOW You CAN NOW You CAN Go beyond changing light bulbsPromote an equitable cost-

saving program for homeownersIncrease Economic SecuritySupport Energy IndependenceEnhance Environmental

SustainabilityAttract Renewable Industry

NOW You CAN NOW You CAN

EMPOWER Yourself

with SOLAR

NOW You CAN NOW You CAN

Be on the LEADING EDGE

Make a DIFFERENCE

Be a part of the SOLUTION