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The State of Solar in NY
NEW YORK
3rd most populous state 19 million residents13th largest economy in the world2nd in per capita energy consumption efficiency
350,000 engineers & scientists
Demand and GrowthWhere is the best place to put your savings?
Energy efficient productsCreating demandMedia attention
OLD BUILDINGSNo insulationNot air tightWind steals heat
Thermal bridging
Insulation confusion:
Attic vs. Living space
Fluffy paperClosed cell foamOpen cell foam
BUILDING CODESGoals Barriers
Triple Building Codes NOW
R-22 wallsR-50 under roofR – 9 windows and
doorsBlower door test
Contractors have issues
Oversight of specs
Buyers want more sq. ft.
View vs. Solar Gain
STREAMLINE PERMITTING
Permitting adds an average of $2500.00 to the cost of a solar installation.
Every town is different.New technology issues/barriers…
LANDLORDS
How will owners of commercial and residential buildings change energy usage?
“My rent will go up!”
INEXPENSIVE + FAST PAYBACK
Solar Hot Waterincludes
ENERGY STORAGE
Solar Hot Waterpositive negative
SimpleFree energyNight time storage
Long life
ChangeUpfront costMight move away
Cloudy days
Solar Cookerpositive negative
Conversation piece
Free fuelPortableMultiple units
Can’t burn food
No sun, no heat
Daytime Not a grillEffort
Solar HeatOverlookedInexpensiveEasy tie inRemarkable savings
Transportation
AIR TO AIR HEAT PUMPS
COOLHEATMINI SPLITCOMMON IN EUROPE, ASIA
PHOTOVOLTAICS – 1.45 KW
Well pump
Solar hot water pump
Outlets
WashFlushRecharge
ENERGY SECURITY
Efficient Ratepayer/Taxpayer Keeps dollars local +
Healthy environment =Positive ROI