solar assistance: solar heat for low-income families
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Solar Assistance: Solar Heat for Low-
income Families
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“Dedicated to making Solar Power accessible to people of all income
levels.”
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Programs
4) Research, development and manufacturing
3) Youth Training
2) Solar Contracting
1) Solar Assistance
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Solar Assistance
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Fuel Poverty
A lack of financial resources that requires families or individuals to
choose between heat and other basic necessities.
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Energy Assistance in Minnesota:
• $75 million each year!
Does Energy Assistance offer a long-term solution?
•125,000 Families Served
• 250,000 families apply
• Average allotment: $536
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Fuel Poverty
Heating Costs
Energy Assistance Funding
# of Families in Need
CRISIS!
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SOLUTION!
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Types of Solar Heat
Active Passive
Air Thermosiphon Hot Water
Solar Forced
Air
Water
Passive Home Design
Thermosiphon Air Heater Closed Loop
AntifreezeDrainback
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Typical Solar AssistanceSystem Performance
• 3 Collectors (96 Square Feet)• 9 Million Btus per heating season• $4500 installed cost
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Solar Assistance Program Eligibility
• Energy Assistance Recipient• Good Solar Site• Weatherized Home• Home Ownership• Sweat Equity
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“Efficiency Before Renewables!”
Conventional EfficientIntegrated
efficiency &renewable Conventional energy use
Renewable energy use
Quantity of Energy
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Solar Rating & Certification Corporation
• An independent nonprofit organization that tests performance and certifies almost every solar water heater on the market today
• Reports efficiency line and annual performance for different climates and temperature uses
Contact informationSolar Rating and Certification Corporationc/o FSEC, 1679 Clearlake RoadCocoa, FL 32922-5703(321) 638-1537E-mail: [email protected]
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Costs and Benefits of Solar Assistance
Heating bill reduction method
Initial cost Years until savings exceed cost
Years savings will last
Weatherization* $3,000 8-12 15
New HE furnace** $6,000 20 20
Fuel Assistance $467 NEVER 1
Solar Air Heat $4,500 13-17 50+
Payback Comparisons*Using 20-30% energy reduction rate on a $1,000 initial annual heat bill.** Assuming a 95% efficient furnace replacing a 70% furnace on a $1,000 initial annual heat bill.
Fuel Source Payback Years Simple Payback Years
Return on investment
Propane 13 11 9.1%Fuel oil 15 12 7.9%Natural Gas 21 15 6.6%Electricity 26 15 6.0% LIHEAP Weighted Average
20 15 7.1%
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State and Federal Initiatives for Renewable Heat for Low-income
Heating Assistance
MN House File 2137 – Petroleum Inspection Fee to
be used for Weatherization
funding for Solar Heat for Low-
income Families
Federal Weatherization Assistance Program Rule
Change encouraging solar heat for low-
income weatherization (Federal Register v.71
n.120. 6/22/06)
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Benefits of Solar Assistance
• Long-term Solution Fostering Self-reliance• Ending program dependency• Clean technology • Compliant with RES• Promotes National Security• Hedge against energy insecurity• Social Justice and Environmental Issues
Addressed with the Same Dollars!
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The RREAL Solar
Powered Furnace
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Governing Design Principles
• High Efficiency and Performance• Indoor Air Quality• Durability• Aesthetics• Compatibility with HVAC• Suitable for Small Residential or
Large Commercial Install
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Solar Forced Air
Commercial Installation
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SPF Calculated Efficiency
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“Dedicated to making solar energy accessible to people of
all income levels.”