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OUR
COMMITMENTSolarizeWeston
• Provide an HONEST AND CONSULTATIVE assessment for going solar
• Give special attention to the AESTHETIC APPEAL of each installation (panel
selection, system design and layout)
• Provide high quality, high efficiency, BEST-IN-CLASS COMPONENTS at
attractive rates
• Perform METICULOUS WORKMANSHIP with attention to detail
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THE BENEFITS OF SOLAR
• Reduce or even ELIMINATE your electric bill
• Hedge against RISING energy costs
• INCREASE value of your home
• CLEAN, GREEN, RENEWABLE energy source
• REDUCE your carbon footprint
Why Go Solar?
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CURRENT TRENDS
Solar and Utility
Connecticut Cost of ElectricityNational Cost/Watt for Solar Installation
Source: U.S. Energy Information AdministrationSource: U.S. Department of Energy
$0.0800
$0.1000
$0.1200
$0.1400
$0.1600
$0.1800
$0.2000
$0.2200
Cost of Electricity
$4.00
$5.00
$6.00
$7.00
$8.00
$9.00
$10.00
$11.00
$12.00
$13.00
< 10kW 10-100 kW > 100 kW
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ENVIRONMENTAL
Impact
Assumptions
• System size: 7 kW
• 1st year estimated production: 8,400 kWh
• Total estimated production over 25 years: 189,840 kWh
• Impact over 25-year warranty of panels
134 metric tons of carbon dioxide
Carbon sequestered by 3,434 tree seedlings grown for 10 years
CO₂ emissions from 311 barrels of oil consumed
CO₂ emissions from 15,016 gallons of gasoline consumed
Source: Environmental Protection Agency
This system will offset:
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When determining a home’s suitability for solar one must consider:
HOW SOLAR
WORKSIs My Home A Good Solar Candidate?
270°W 90°E
• Azimuth
• Pitch
• Available roof space
• Shading issues
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HOW SOLAR
WORKSSolar 101
1. Panels
2. Microinverters
3. PV Production
Meter
4. Disconnect
5. Electrical Panel
6. Home Power
/Appliances
7. Utility Meter
8. Utility Distribution
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HOW SOLAR
WORKSStep 1 - Flashing
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HOW SOLAR
WORKSStep 2 - Rails
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HOW SOLAR
WORKSStep 3 - Microinverters
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HOW SOLAR
WORKSStep 4 - Panels
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HOW SOLAR
WORKSStep 5 – Electrical Connections
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SOLAR PRODUCTION
Estimated Per Powerclerk vs. Actual
Hiller Residence (Central)
Stamford, CT 06905
Lewis Residence (Micro)
Milford, CT 06460
Eytel Residence (Micro)
Stamford, CT 06902
System Size: 4,940 Watt
Powerclerk Production:
6,225 kWh (Year One)
System Size: 6,120 Watts
Powerclerk Production:
6,278 kWh (Year One)
System Size: 3,430 Watts
Powerclerk Production:
3,134 kWh (Year One)
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Estimated Per Powerclerk Actual
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THE SOLARIZE
PROCESS
Prequalification
Site visit/shade analysis
Proposal
Contract
Home energy audit
Install (racking/inverters/panels/electrical)
Inspections (municipal/utility/CEFIA)
Utility approval to energize
Closeout meeting with homeowner
StartTo Finish
Typically takes approximately 90 days
Permits
System design
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If my roof is not suitable, do I have other solar options?
HOW SOLAR
WORKSGround Mount
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SOLARIZE PRICING
Available Incentives
CEFIA Rebate
• Rebate amount is based on the solar system’s
efficiency (azimuth, shading degrees, pitch,
etc.)
• Rebate is offered for system sizes up to 10kW
• Rebate amount is deducted from the Gross
System Cost immediately (homeowner does
not have to wait for the rebate)
30% Federal Income Tax Credit
(ITC)
• 30% of the system cost after CEFIA rebate
• Tax Credit is available until 2016 and excess
Tax Credit amount may be carried over
• No incentive cap
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PURCHASE OR LEASE
Options
What makes it special?
Do you own
your system?
Requires a
down-payment?
Terms Minimum FICO
Direct Purchase
Greatest return on investment and
lowest cost per kilowatt hour
Yes
Yes – Minimum of
10%
90 days N/A
CT Solar Loan -
Sungage
Low monthly payments to make
owning solar affordable
Yes
Yes – Minimum of
5%
15 years 680
Smart-E Loan -
Local Banks
Quick and easy financing from your
local bank
Finance other home improvement
projects related to solar, such as a
roof replacement
Yes Not required 5-12 years 640
Admiral's Bank
Loan
Low monthly payments with a
secured loan
Yes Not required 5-20 years 650
GeoSmart Same-
As-Cash Loan
(Only for ITC)
Option to "float" your 30% ITC for
12 months with no interest
Yes Not required 12 months 650
CT Solar Lease -
AFC First Bank
No money down; immediate
savings on electric bill
No (option to buy after 5
years)
Not required 20 years 640
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PURCHASE OR LEASE
Total Savings Snapshot
Assumptions
• System size: 7 kW
• Utility cost of electricity: $0.19/kWh
• Annual increase from utility: 3%
Total Savings
Direct Purchase $38,934.94
CT Solar Loan $26,252.98
CT Solar Lease - Non-escalating $15,936.21
CT Solar Lease - 2.99% Escalator $13,675.89
• Direct Purchase and CT Solar Loan
savings are over 25 years
• CT Solar Lease savings are over 20
years
$0.00
$5,000.00
$10,000.00
$15,000.00
$20,000.00
$25,000.00
$30,000.00
$35,000.00
$40,000.00
Total Savings
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Tier 1
3 Homes
$4.19/watt
1kW – 25kW
Tier 2
4 - 8 Homes
$4.16/watt
25kW – 50kW
Tier 3
9 - 22 Homes
$4.08/watt
50kW – 150kW
Tier 4
23 - 35 Homes
$4.01/watt
150kW – 250kW
Tier 5
36+ Homes
$3.98/watt
250kW +
Market Tier 1 Tier 3 Tier 5
Price $31,360 $29,330 $28,560 $27,860
Cost per Watt $4.48 $4.19 $4.08 $3.98
CEFIA Incentive ($7,225) ($7,225) ($7,225) ($7,225)
Federal Tax Credit ($7,240.50) ($6,631.50) ($6,400.50) ($6,190.50)
Your Net Price $16,894.50 $15,473.50 $14,934.50 $14,444.50
SOLARIZE
PRICINGTiered Approach – 7 kW System Size
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ADDITIONAL
SERVICES
Emergency Battery
Back-up Power
• Emergency back-up power to keep your lights on &
your family safe during a blackout
• Your solar system charges the batteries for use
when the electrical grid is down
• 100% CLEAN energy- ZERO emissions
• Completely silent- no motors or moving parts
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FAQ
1. Do my solar panels produce energy when the grid goes down?
2. Do my solar panels only produce energy when the sun is out?
3. What maintenance is recommended?
4. Will a solar installation increase the value of my home?
5. Will installing solar increase my property taxes?
6. Does homeowner's insurance cover my solar system?
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Solarize Weston Presentation

  • 1.
    CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY© Renewable Resources Energy Solutions, Inc.
  • 2.
    CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY© Renewable Resources Energy Solutions, Inc. OUR COMMITMENTSolarizeWeston • Provide an HONEST AND CONSULTATIVE assessment for going solar • Give special attention to the AESTHETIC APPEAL of each installation (panel selection, system design and layout) • Provide high quality, high efficiency, BEST-IN-CLASS COMPONENTS at attractive rates • Perform METICULOUS WORKMANSHIP with attention to detail
  • 3.
    CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY© Renewable Resources Energy Solutions, Inc. THE BENEFITS OF SOLAR • Reduce or even ELIMINATE your electric bill • Hedge against RISING energy costs • INCREASE value of your home • CLEAN, GREEN, RENEWABLE energy source • REDUCE your carbon footprint Why Go Solar?
  • 4.
    CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY© Renewable Resources Energy Solutions, Inc. CURRENT TRENDS Solar and Utility Connecticut Cost of ElectricityNational Cost/Watt for Solar Installation Source: U.S. Energy Information AdministrationSource: U.S. Department of Energy $0.0800 $0.1000 $0.1200 $0.1400 $0.1600 $0.1800 $0.2000 $0.2200 Cost of Electricity $4.00 $5.00 $6.00 $7.00 $8.00 $9.00 $10.00 $11.00 $12.00 $13.00 < 10kW 10-100 kW > 100 kW
  • 5.
    CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY© Renewable Resources Energy Solutions, Inc. ENVIRONMENTAL Impact Assumptions • System size: 7 kW • 1st year estimated production: 8,400 kWh • Total estimated production over 25 years: 189,840 kWh • Impact over 25-year warranty of panels 134 metric tons of carbon dioxide Carbon sequestered by 3,434 tree seedlings grown for 10 years CO₂ emissions from 311 barrels of oil consumed CO₂ emissions from 15,016 gallons of gasoline consumed Source: Environmental Protection Agency This system will offset:
  • 6.
    CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY© Renewable Resources Energy Solutions, Inc. When determining a home’s suitability for solar one must consider: HOW SOLAR WORKSIs My Home A Good Solar Candidate? 270°W 90°E • Azimuth • Pitch • Available roof space • Shading issues
  • 7.
    CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY© Renewable Resources Energy Solutions, Inc. HOW SOLAR WORKSSolar 101 1. Panels 2. Microinverters 3. PV Production Meter 4. Disconnect 5. Electrical Panel 6. Home Power /Appliances 7. Utility Meter 8. Utility Distribution
  • 8.
    CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY© Renewable Resources Energy Solutions, Inc. HOW SOLAR WORKSStep 1 - Flashing
  • 9.
    CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY© Renewable Resources Energy Solutions, Inc. HOW SOLAR WORKSStep 2 - Rails
  • 10.
    CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY© Renewable Resources Energy Solutions, Inc. HOW SOLAR WORKSStep 3 - Microinverters
  • 11.
    CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY© Renewable Resources Energy Solutions, Inc. HOW SOLAR WORKSStep 4 - Panels
  • 12.
    CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY© Renewable Resources Energy Solutions, Inc. HOW SOLAR WORKSStep 5 – Electrical Connections
  • 13.
    CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY© Renewable Resources Energy Solutions, Inc. SOLAR PRODUCTION Estimated Per Powerclerk vs. Actual Hiller Residence (Central) Stamford, CT 06905 Lewis Residence (Micro) Milford, CT 06460 Eytel Residence (Micro) Stamford, CT 06902 System Size: 4,940 Watt Powerclerk Production: 6,225 kWh (Year One) System Size: 6,120 Watts Powerclerk Production: 6,278 kWh (Year One) System Size: 3,430 Watts Powerclerk Production: 3,134 kWh (Year One) 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 Estimated Per Powerclerk Actual
  • 14.
    CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY© Renewable Resources Energy Solutions, Inc. THE SOLARIZE PROCESS Prequalification Site visit/shade analysis Proposal Contract Home energy audit Install (racking/inverters/panels/electrical) Inspections (municipal/utility/CEFIA) Utility approval to energize Closeout meeting with homeowner StartTo Finish Typically takes approximately 90 days Permits System design
  • 15.
    CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY© Renewable Resources Energy Solutions, Inc. If my roof is not suitable, do I have other solar options? HOW SOLAR WORKSGround Mount
  • 16.
    CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY© Renewable Resources Energy Solutions, Inc. SOLARIZE PRICING Available Incentives CEFIA Rebate • Rebate amount is based on the solar system’s efficiency (azimuth, shading degrees, pitch, etc.) • Rebate is offered for system sizes up to 10kW • Rebate amount is deducted from the Gross System Cost immediately (homeowner does not have to wait for the rebate) 30% Federal Income Tax Credit (ITC) • 30% of the system cost after CEFIA rebate • Tax Credit is available until 2016 and excess Tax Credit amount may be carried over • No incentive cap
  • 17.
    CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY© Renewable Resources Energy Solutions, Inc. PURCHASE OR LEASE Options What makes it special? Do you own your system? Requires a down-payment? Terms Minimum FICO Direct Purchase Greatest return on investment and lowest cost per kilowatt hour Yes Yes – Minimum of 10% 90 days N/A CT Solar Loan - Sungage Low monthly payments to make owning solar affordable Yes Yes – Minimum of 5% 15 years 680 Smart-E Loan - Local Banks Quick and easy financing from your local bank Finance other home improvement projects related to solar, such as a roof replacement Yes Not required 5-12 years 640 Admiral's Bank Loan Low monthly payments with a secured loan Yes Not required 5-20 years 650 GeoSmart Same- As-Cash Loan (Only for ITC) Option to "float" your 30% ITC for 12 months with no interest Yes Not required 12 months 650 CT Solar Lease - AFC First Bank No money down; immediate savings on electric bill No (option to buy after 5 years) Not required 20 years 640
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    CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY© Renewable Resources Energy Solutions, Inc. PURCHASE OR LEASE Total Savings Snapshot Assumptions • System size: 7 kW • Utility cost of electricity: $0.19/kWh • Annual increase from utility: 3% Total Savings Direct Purchase $38,934.94 CT Solar Loan $26,252.98 CT Solar Lease - Non-escalating $15,936.21 CT Solar Lease - 2.99% Escalator $13,675.89 • Direct Purchase and CT Solar Loan savings are over 25 years • CT Solar Lease savings are over 20 years $0.00 $5,000.00 $10,000.00 $15,000.00 $20,000.00 $25,000.00 $30,000.00 $35,000.00 $40,000.00 Total Savings
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    CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY© Renewable Resources Energy Solutions, Inc. Tier 1 3 Homes $4.19/watt 1kW – 25kW Tier 2 4 - 8 Homes $4.16/watt 25kW – 50kW Tier 3 9 - 22 Homes $4.08/watt 50kW – 150kW Tier 4 23 - 35 Homes $4.01/watt 150kW – 250kW Tier 5 36+ Homes $3.98/watt 250kW + Market Tier 1 Tier 3 Tier 5 Price $31,360 $29,330 $28,560 $27,860 Cost per Watt $4.48 $4.19 $4.08 $3.98 CEFIA Incentive ($7,225) ($7,225) ($7,225) ($7,225) Federal Tax Credit ($7,240.50) ($6,631.50) ($6,400.50) ($6,190.50) Your Net Price $16,894.50 $15,473.50 $14,934.50 $14,444.50 SOLARIZE PRICINGTiered Approach – 7 kW System Size
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    CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY© Renewable Resources Energy Solutions, Inc. ADDITIONAL SERVICES Emergency Battery Back-up Power • Emergency back-up power to keep your lights on & your family safe during a blackout • Your solar system charges the batteries for use when the electrical grid is down • 100% CLEAN energy- ZERO emissions • Completely silent- no motors or moving parts
  • 21.
    CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY© Renewable Resources Energy Solutions, Inc. FAQ 1. Do my solar panels produce energy when the grid goes down? 2. Do my solar panels only produce energy when the sun is out? 3. What maintenance is recommended? 4. Will a solar installation increase the value of my home? 5. Will installing solar increase my property taxes? 6. Does homeowner's insurance cover my solar system?
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Editor's Notes

  • #5 Connecticut has the second highest cost of electricity in the US, next to Hawaii.
  • #6 Going solar will make you an environmentally conscious citizen. It will have a huge impact on reducing your carbon footprint Help to improve the environmental health for future generations.
  • #9 Flashing are installed up and under the singles to provide a water-tight installation
  • #14 We’ve recommended micro inverters for Solarize Greenwich for issues such as shading and efficiency.
  • #16 Ground mount requires planning and zoning approval
  • #17 After ALL incentives, systems costs are averaging between 45-55% of the gross system cost.
  • #18 -Smart E Loan: Union Savings Bank and Patriot National Bank