renewable energy todd wadena 2
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Renewable Energy 101
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Agenda
Why Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy Basics
Financing a Renewable Energy System
About Zenergy
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Why Renewable Energy?
It’s good for:
the planet
the next generation
the economy
the electric company
you!
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Renewable Energy is good for… the planet
Reduces Emissions
Mercury in our lakes
Smog in our air
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Renewable Energy is good for… the next generation
Saving valuable resources:
Coal, gas, oil
Water
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Renewable Energy is good for… the economy
Home-grown commodity not purchased from hostile countries, etc.
Local Jobs
Secure jobs
Family budget
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Renewable Energy is good for…electric companies
More energy is needed either way
6% Increased supply projected in 2015
19% Increased demand projected in 2015
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Renewable Energy is good for…electric companies
If produced locally, less stress
on transmission system
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Renewable Energy is good for…electric companies
The wind blows during the day in our area when power is most needed
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Renewable Energy is good for…electric companies
“Smart Grid”
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Renewable Energy is good for…electric companies
Renewable Energy Credits becoming valuable
A “Golden” opportunity?
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Renewable Energy is good for…you!
Great PR for your business
Back up power if desired
Solid financial investment
Peace of mind
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So what exactly is a kWh?
1,000 watts in 1 hour
100 watts over 10 hours
25 watts over 40 hours
1 watt over 1,000 hours
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How much can a solar panel produce?
Depends on the size
Typical ones 150 – 200 watts
WHEN THE SUN IS AT ITS BRIGHTEST
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Sample 1 kW System
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How much can a wind turbine produce?
Depends on the size
Rated at wind speed when it performs best
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Sample 1 kW Wind Turbine
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Will that run my home?
Probably not!
The cheapest watt is a “negawatt” – the one you don’t have
to make!
Every dollar spent in efficiency saves $3 you’d spend trying
to make the power yourself
Cheapest, simplest RE system is to offset your grid power,
not replace it all together
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How much does it cost?
$6 - $10 per “installed watt”
= $6,000 – 10,000 per installed kW
Depends on complexity of system, quality of components
used, height of wind tower, more
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Are there any incentives?
Now is a GREAT time!
$2.00 per installed watt from MN Solar Rebate
(if NABCEP installer)
$2.00 per installed watt from Great River Energy
30% federal tax credit (taken after rebates)
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How long until ROI?
10 – 30 years, depending on rebates, etc.
If getting all rebates, typical about 12 years
First 12 years, you’ve purchased that energy at a fixed rate
(like a tank of LP gas)
After that, free energy for years to come
Increases value of property (but not property taxes!)
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About Zenergy
Service from WCTA
Began looking for backup power to nodes
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About Zenergy
Lots of research needed
Xcel grant to study more
Xcel Energy Supports West Central Telephone's Renewable Energy Research
Cooperative Selected to Receive $137,000 for Wind and Solar Power Pilot Project
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About Zenergy
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About Zenergy
Highly technical staff
NABCEP certified Master Electrician
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About Zenergy
Local connection
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QUESTIONS?
www.ZenergyGuide.com