The document discusses solar energy opportunities in the United States. It provides an overview of the growing US solar market and lists companies involved in solar thermal technologies. It also discusses factors that affect solar system installation and outlines policies and incentives that support the solar industry at both the federal and state levels.
On September 20th, 2016 nearly 40 people gathered at the Shoreview Community Center to learn about community solar gardens and network with experts and developers. <a>Click here to learn more</a>.
Joy Hughes - NY Community Solar Confluence PresentationJoy Hughes
Introduction to the concept and practice of community solar gardens (offsite subscription model solar arrays). Presented at the May 23, 2012 community solar confluence.
Solar 102: Going Solar for Multi-Unit Owners, Condo-Owners, and Landlordsmem_somerville
The cities of Somerville and Cambridge MA are helping residents to understand the possibilities of solar electrical installations in multi-unit situations. The Solarize Somerville and Sunny Cambridge programs are providing education and guidance for our neighbors on these matters. This presentation was made publicly on 8/16/16 by representatives of both communities.
On September 20th, 2016 nearly 40 people gathered at the Shoreview Community Center to learn about community solar gardens and network with experts and developers. <a>Click here to learn more</a>.
Joy Hughes - NY Community Solar Confluence PresentationJoy Hughes
Introduction to the concept and practice of community solar gardens (offsite subscription model solar arrays). Presented at the May 23, 2012 community solar confluence.
Solar 102: Going Solar for Multi-Unit Owners, Condo-Owners, and Landlordsmem_somerville
The cities of Somerville and Cambridge MA are helping residents to understand the possibilities of solar electrical installations in multi-unit situations. The Solarize Somerville and Sunny Cambridge programs are providing education and guidance for our neighbors on these matters. This presentation was made publicly on 8/16/16 by representatives of both communities.
Transition Town Marlow's Solar 100 Project WSI Thames
Provides an overview of the Transition Town Marlow movement and detail of its project to achieve 100 installations in Marlow.
Useful information on types of solar panel and special partnerships established to provide users with discount.
November 21, 2013 | Next Steps: Financing solar for your business | James Ton...Fresh Energy
For many businesses and property owners, the high upfront cost of solar photovoltaic systems remains the single largest barrier to adoption. The solution? Solar financing. Fresh Energy’s solar financing event, the final installment of a three-part Solar Opportunities Series, will introduce participants to the range of current and emerging solar-financing options available in Minnesota. Learn more at fresh-energy.org/solarseries.
Given the Cap and Trade mechanism in place, there are additional opportunities to provide further incentives to meet carbon goals. Many financial institutions have mandates to achieve a zero footprint. The following proposal was made in 2009 to the Bank of Montreal: As a strategic maneuver to increase market share and advance its sustainability commitment, design a program to exchange low-interest rate financial products to collect the environmental attributes from the residential, commercial and institutional photovoltaic installations. If and when aggregated, the environmental attributes (carbon credits) would be of better use given than many residential, commercial and institutional are incapable of benefiting from the cap and trade program.
The presentation provides a review of the performance of installations to suggest the commercial and institutional market potential in Canada. A brief review of US Green Financial Products was also included as suggested approaches. Note that many new products/programs have been introduced since 2009. The prospect of releasing the environmental attributes to further incentivize Ontario's carbon goals is worth reviewing.
Joy hughes open standards for shared renewablesJoy Hughes
The recent announcement by Tesla Motors that their patents would be released as open source has put the spotlight on open source and open standards within the renewable energy industry. Open source and open standards play a huge role in the computer and Internet industries. Just think of the impact of the open source architecture of the PC and the open communication standard HTML. Google built its business on the open source Apache server and the open source Android operating system. In the solar industry, Tioga Energy released an open source solar power purchase agreement. Could open standards and open source benefit the shared and community solar industry segment?
Solar Magazine | Malaysia Solar Energy Profile: A Global Solar Manufacturing ...Solar Magazine
Malaysia Solar Energy Profile discusses the current states of different solar market segments in Malaysia, restrictions on participation, impacts of the net energy metering (NEM) scheme on solar projects deployments, etc.
Alameda County Saves $540,000 A Year in Electricity Costs with SunPowersunpower
They say sustainability starts at home. For Alameda County, home happens to be 738 square miles on the east side of the San Francisco Bay—population 1.4 million http://us.sunpower.com
Our mission is to create a planet run by the sun. This means that everyone,
from solar installers and sales people to CEO Lynn Jurich, shows up to work
because they are driven by passion and purpose. Yet mission alone does
not make change. At Sunrun, we feel the urgency of the public’s desire for a
100% renewable and resilient energy future. Our roofs have the potential to
harness the sun’s abundant energy through solar panels, and home batteries
can store that power for when it’s needed, delivering clean energy that
powers our lives. A future where energy is affordable and accessible for all
Ocotber 27, 2010 "Lunch & Learn" presentation to the Toledo Area Home Builders Association. PR & Advertising: Best Practices to Promote Your Business
Transition Town Marlow's Solar 100 Project WSI Thames
Provides an overview of the Transition Town Marlow movement and detail of its project to achieve 100 installations in Marlow.
Useful information on types of solar panel and special partnerships established to provide users with discount.
November 21, 2013 | Next Steps: Financing solar for your business | James Ton...Fresh Energy
For many businesses and property owners, the high upfront cost of solar photovoltaic systems remains the single largest barrier to adoption. The solution? Solar financing. Fresh Energy’s solar financing event, the final installment of a three-part Solar Opportunities Series, will introduce participants to the range of current and emerging solar-financing options available in Minnesota. Learn more at fresh-energy.org/solarseries.
Given the Cap and Trade mechanism in place, there are additional opportunities to provide further incentives to meet carbon goals. Many financial institutions have mandates to achieve a zero footprint. The following proposal was made in 2009 to the Bank of Montreal: As a strategic maneuver to increase market share and advance its sustainability commitment, design a program to exchange low-interest rate financial products to collect the environmental attributes from the residential, commercial and institutional photovoltaic installations. If and when aggregated, the environmental attributes (carbon credits) would be of better use given than many residential, commercial and institutional are incapable of benefiting from the cap and trade program.
The presentation provides a review of the performance of installations to suggest the commercial and institutional market potential in Canada. A brief review of US Green Financial Products was also included as suggested approaches. Note that many new products/programs have been introduced since 2009. The prospect of releasing the environmental attributes to further incentivize Ontario's carbon goals is worth reviewing.
Joy hughes open standards for shared renewablesJoy Hughes
The recent announcement by Tesla Motors that their patents would be released as open source has put the spotlight on open source and open standards within the renewable energy industry. Open source and open standards play a huge role in the computer and Internet industries. Just think of the impact of the open source architecture of the PC and the open communication standard HTML. Google built its business on the open source Apache server and the open source Android operating system. In the solar industry, Tioga Energy released an open source solar power purchase agreement. Could open standards and open source benefit the shared and community solar industry segment?
Solar Magazine | Malaysia Solar Energy Profile: A Global Solar Manufacturing ...Solar Magazine
Malaysia Solar Energy Profile discusses the current states of different solar market segments in Malaysia, restrictions on participation, impacts of the net energy metering (NEM) scheme on solar projects deployments, etc.
Alameda County Saves $540,000 A Year in Electricity Costs with SunPowersunpower
They say sustainability starts at home. For Alameda County, home happens to be 738 square miles on the east side of the San Francisco Bay—population 1.4 million http://us.sunpower.com
Our mission is to create a planet run by the sun. This means that everyone,
from solar installers and sales people to CEO Lynn Jurich, shows up to work
because they are driven by passion and purpose. Yet mission alone does
not make change. At Sunrun, we feel the urgency of the public’s desire for a
100% renewable and resilient energy future. Our roofs have the potential to
harness the sun’s abundant energy through solar panels, and home batteries
can store that power for when it’s needed, delivering clean energy that
powers our lives. A future where energy is affordable and accessible for all
Ocotber 27, 2010 "Lunch & Learn" presentation to the Toledo Area Home Builders Association. PR & Advertising: Best Practices to Promote Your Business
10 Home Performance Marketing Tactics Worth Stealingedmthomas
Proven marketing tactics from leading home performance contractors nationwide. Discover the low-cost marketing tactics used by others to sell “whole house” energy efficiency improvements.
This 2009 Annual Report provides program design and impact, social mobilization strategies, and energy and carbon data analysis for Boulder County\’s Residential Energy Action Program (REAP).
The 2011 home improvement profitability summit featured 18 of the foremost experts in the industry presenting on a wide array of topics ranging from recruiting and hiring salespeople to Internet marketing.
If you are looking for a way to save money on your energy bills, reduce your carbon footprint, and increase the value of your home, solar energy is a smart investment. Contact a solar installer today to learn more about solar energy for your home.
Solar Hot Water Systems Prices_ A Comprehensive Guide.pdfJade Colson
In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore the various types of solar hot water systems, their benefits, and the factors that affect their prices. Whether you're looking for a solar hot water service, a hot water system service, or simply want to learn more about solar hot water systems in Australia, this guide has got you covered.
Solar Panel System – Solar Panels, Batteries & Solar System Installation All ...Oneroof Solar
In a world where environmental concerns are increasingly becoming a top priority, solar panel system have emerged as a shining beacon of hope. Harnessing the power of the sun, these innovative systems offer an eco-friendly and cost-effective solution to meet our ever-growing energy needs.
Not all energy consumers can participate in net metering and other on-site generation programs. According to a government study, only about 25 percent of residential rooftops are capable of hosting solar generation systems. Shared renewable energy programs, including shared solar, are one option for meeting the needs of the rest of the market. Erica Schroeder McConnell discussed the latest insights into best practices in shared renewable energy, based on IREC's work developing shared solar programs in Delaware, Colorado and California.
Community associations play a vital role in protecting a homeowner’s investment in their residence and property. In the case of solar energy, association covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) and architectural guidelines can dissuade some owners from pursuing an opportunity to enhance the value of their property while reaping important environmental benefits. Recognizing this, many state legislatures have enacted “solar rights” policies limiting associations’ ability to prohibit or restrict solar energy devices. Often, these state-level provisions are a necessary, but not in themselves sufficient, means of ensuring homeowners have access to solar energy and its benefits. Fortunately, there are a number of relatively simple actions an association can take to encourage solar development without further ceding their authority to impose and enforce rules designed to protect the value and quality of the communities they govern. This guide, written for association boards of directors and architectural review committees, discusses the advantages of solar energy and examines the elements of state solar rights provisions designed to protect homeowner access to these benefits. It then presents a number of recommendations associations can use to help bring solar to their communities, including: (1) improving processes and rules through understanding the technical aspects of solar energy and how restrictions can negatively affect a system’s performance; (2) improving the clarity and specificity of association solar guidelines and making them easily accessible to homeowners, and; (3) convening stakeholder meetings to produce practical guidelines that accurately reflect the needs and values of the community.
This 200-level seminar will discuss opportunities for integrating solar and wind energy into commercial construction projects. In this presentation, we will examine how to:
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-Create and present a best option plan for owners or managers wishing to integrate renewable energy installations (ie Photovoltaics, Solar Thermal and Wind). The integration will include review of the renewable energy application in partnership with varied heating solutions (conventional, radiant, geothermal);
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-Identify and calculate current local rebates and tax incentives for various renewable energy options, enabling delivery of rough costs associated with a renewable option; and
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-Integrate various requirements for renewable in building design and planning processes.
The two hour presentation will consist of Powerpoint with an encouraged Q&A exchange. 2 AIA Sustainable Design HSW/CEU will be offered for attending this seminar. Liz Argo, Director of Outreach and Media Development at Alteris Renewables Inc, will be delivering this seminar.
24. The big vacuum myth? It can be seen that 90% of the radiation falls between 9:00am and 4:00pm with an average insolation level during this period of 400W/m2. We now have a full set of factors in order to do a comparison: Insolation Level = 400Watts/m2 (G) (Tm-Ta) = 35K (Tm-Ta)/G = 0.0875 (x) 4. Leading vacuum tube panel : - Performance variables: h0 = 0.717, a1 = 1.52, a2 = 0.0085 ( SPF ) - IAM adjustment = 1.2(K) 5. Leading Flat Plate: - Performance variables: h0 = 0.8, a1 = 2.99, a2 = 0.023 ( SPF ) - IAM adjustment = 0.97(K) The calculations for the two collectors are therefore as follows. vacuum : Performance = 1.2 * 0.717 - (1.52 * 0.0875) - (0.0085 * 400 * 0.08752) = 1.2*0.717-0.133-0.026 = 70% Flat Plate: Performance = 0.97 * 0.8 - (2.99 *0.0875) - (0.023 * 400 * 0.08752) = 0.97*0.8-0.26-0.07 = 44.6% Difference: + 25%
27. Solar Thermal Collector Shipments 2006 Figure 2.3. Solar Thermal Collector Shipments Top Domestic Destinations, 2006 Source: Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-63A, "Annual Solar Thermal Collector Manufacturers Survey."
28. Solar Thermal Collector Average Price Figure 2.4. Solar Thermal Collector Average Price, 1997-2006 Source: Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-63A, "Annual Solar Thermal Collector Manufacturers Survey."
29. Companies Involved in Solar Thermal Collector Activities Source: Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-63A, "Annual Solar Thermal Collector Manufacturers Survey." 19 10 Noncollector System Component Manufacture 19 9 Installation 20 11 Retail Distribution 38 23 Wholesale Distribution 19 11 Prototype System Development 19 11 Prototype Collector Development 37 22 Collector or System Design 2006 2005 Type of Activity Table 2.15 Companies Involved in Solar Thermal Collector Activities by Type, 2005 and 2006
30. Companies Expecting to Introduce New Solar Thermal Collector Products Source: Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-63A, "Annual Solar Thermal Collector Manufacturers Survey." 8 Noncollector Components 5 High-Temperature Collectors 14 Medium-Temperature Collectors 5 Low-Temperature Collectors Number of Companies New Product Type Table 2.12 Number of Companies Expecting to Introduce New Solar Thermal Collector Products in 2007
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32. Solar/DG Provisions in RPS Policies NM: 4% solar electric by 2020 0.6% DG by 2015 AZ: 4.5% DG by 2025 NV: 1% solar by 2015; 2.4 to 2.45 multiplier for PV MD: 2% solar electric in 2022 CO: 0.8% solar electric by 2020 DC: 0.386% solar electric by 2022 1.1 multiplier for solar NY: 0.1542% customer-sited by 2013 DE: 2.005% solar PV by 2019; triple credit for PV Solar water heating counts towards solar set-aside WA: double credit for DG NH: 0.3% solar electric by 2014 NJ: 2.12% solar electric by 2021 PA: 0.5% solar PV by 2020 NC: 0 . 2% solar by 2018 OH*: 0 . 5% solar by 2025 * It is unclear at this point if solar water heating is eligible for OH’s solar carve-out.
33. State Sales Tax Exemptions for Renewables D.C. Puerto Rico State has a Sales Tax Exemption State has Local Option for Sales Tax Exemption
34. Loan Programs for Renewables State & utility/local programs State program Utility or local programs D.C.
35. State Solar Contractor Licensing Requirements D.C. State has special solar licensing requirements