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?
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
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!
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.
How the project works
Is Portland sunny enough?
Average Daily Sunshine
Solar works in Oregon!
How does solar work?
DC in AC out
PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) MODULE
INVERTER ELECTRICALPANEL
UTILITYMETER
ELECTRICGRID
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
How much does it cost?
Depends on…
• System size
• Price per watt (or kilowatt)
= AMAZING $ per watt
The power of group pricing
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$10.00
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Homes
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2009 Retail Price
*Before incentives & tax credits
Incentives & tax credits
CASH INCENTIVEEnergy Trust of Oregon
75% off
STATE TAX CREDITOregon Dept. of Energy
FEDERAL TAX CREDITIRS
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
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
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)
Historic Districts
http://oregon.cleanenergymap.com
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!
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
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
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!
Questions?