REACH Solar Project2006

REACH Solar Project2006

East Blair

Housing Co-op

Eugene, OR

East Blair Housing Co-opEast Blair Housing Co-op

Established June 30, 1981 Located in the historic Whiteaker

neighborhood 22 households (only 5 in solar project) Townhouse apartments, SF and large

conversions Garden space and safe play areas

Project PartnersProject Partners

OHCS

Lane County HSC

EWEB

HACSA

EBHC

Time linesTime lines

July 2006 Request for proposal August Submittal deadline September 2nd solicitation October Review committee selection November Award of Contract and roof

replacement December Installation, inspections,

progress payments. Dec. 29th Solar Heated water “on-line”

Selection CriteriaSelection Criteria

Cost Design Effectiveness Completion time line Maintenance Reliability EWEB approved “Brightway specs”

Proposal Cost RangeProposal Cost Range

Solar Assist $23, 332 to $25,832

Mr. Sun $35,750 to $38,230

Cascade ~ no quote ~

BudgetBudget

DOE $5,082

LIEAP $9,605

REACH $7,500

EWEB $1,145

Solar System ComponentsSolar System Components

Drain-back Solar Water Heater (3) 4’ X 10’ SunEarth “black chrome” collectors (2) 120 gallon Rheem/Ruud Solar storage tanks (1) SunEarth “Steca) Differential Temperature

Control (1) Grundfos Pump (1) 10 gallon drain back tank (1) 1 ¼ Tempering valve

Scope of WorkScope of Work

Build storage shed for solar tanks and equipment Replace roofing on south slope (by EBHC) Install collectors, tanks, valves, differential

temperature control, and pump Connect all components and plumbing to serve 5

townhouse units. Instruct Co-op residents regarding recommended

system maintenance and operation