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SOLARIZE GARYSolar. Simple. Together
Deb BackhusSr. Environmental Scientist/EngineerSouth Shore Clean CitiesPartner with Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission
SOLARIZE GARYSolar. Simple. Together
Solarize NWI is being coordinated by The Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission South Shore Clean Cities.
Funding to support the Solarize campaign is provided by:
U.S Department Of Energy SunShot Initiative
Rooftop Solar Challenge
AGENDA
What is Solarize? Benefits of Solar Solar Myths Solar PV Basics Solarize Gary Meet your Solarize
Installer Costs and Benefits Getting Started
SOLARIZE GARYSolar. Simple. Together
What is SOLARIZE?
“Groupon for Solar Panels”Multiple residents go solar with a
single installer
Price goes down the more people sign up
Community organization vets contractor and negotiates price
Limited time to participate
Where is SOLARIZE?
Over 200 Campaigns in 20 States
Thousands of homes Solarized!
General SOLARIZE process
Select Installer
Marketing &
WorkshopsEnrollment Site Assessment
Decision &
Installation
More details later about SOLARIZEGARY
Benefits of Solar
To You
Save on your Electric Bill• Typical home saves $800-900/year• Protect against future rate
increases
Increases Home Resale Value• Solar homes sell 20% faster• 17% more than non-solar comps
Federal Tax Credit• 30 % of installation cost
To Your Community
Solar Creates Jobs• 142,000 US jobs in 2013• Grew 10 x faster than overall economy• A new job is created for every 4
residential solar installations in NWI Solar creates economic value
• Each new residential solar creates $29.61 economic value for NWI.
Environmental Benefits• Solar energy reduces air pollution and • Produces no greenhouse gas
emissions
Common Myths
It’s not sunny enough
Solar Panels are Fragile
Too Expensive/Too subsidized
Costs jobs/Hurts the Economy
New -Untested Technology
Unattractive/Hurts property values
Dangerous Glare
Not Enough Sun in NWI?
Indiana
What About All That Snow? Will they be storm damaged?
Go Solar Today!
10
Yes, snow shuts down your solar array (temporarily) when it blocks the light.
BUT. . .• There is very little sun in the winter. • December, January and February =
about 5% of yearly sun• If snow covers your panels for a few
weeks, you are losing very little energy production.
• Panels can withstand 2 inch hail, 90 mph wind.
Solar is too expensive
Solar installation costs are dropping rapidly. They went down 36% in three years between 2010 and 2013.
“New Technology”
Solar PV PerformanceSome systems have been in place since the 70s
Demonstrated 80 percent of original output after 25 years
Solar PV Basics
NEED DIRECT SUNLIGHT!
Sunlight dislodges electrons in a layer of silicon
Electrons flow to layer that needs electrons
How do PV Panels Work
How does a Solar PV System Work?
Grid-connected projects (standard for Solarize) apply for Net Metering (utilitymeter spins backwards)
Power outage: Inverter shuts down, unless a battery-back up system isinstalled
What is Net Metering
Credits generated when system is producing more than is being used• – “Meter runs backwards”
Excess credits are carried over month- to -month
• Once a year NIPSCO (or REMC) zeroes out.
Receive credits at retail rate
What makes a good site ?
Southern exposure PV panels angled 30˚ – 45˚ At least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight Open roof area of ~100 sq ft per 1 kW Open space for a ground or pole
mounted system Shading can have significant impact.Installer is the expert in feasibility for
your site!
Homes Best for Solar
Why Go Solar Now?
There has never been a better time to go Solar. 30% Federal Tax Credit on installation cost expires in 2016.
Solar Hardware costs are less than they have ever been
Solarize Gary makes it easier and less expensive than ever!
Net Metering reduces long term energy bills.
NIPSCO’s Feed-in-Tariff provide an additional incentive opportunity for customers in NWI.
Let’s Solarize GARY!
Solarize is a way to make Solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems more affordable and less complicated for regular people.
It’s like a GROUPON for Solar!
Solarize campaigns have been conducted all over the country, from New England, to Upstate New York, to Texas, to North Carolina
Solarize Syracuse Results:
4 Towns 500 Initial Sign Ups120 Eligible Homes77 Installations530 kW Capacity30% Cost saving
What is Solarize NWI & Solarize GARY?
Solarize = Solar Simplified
Simplified with Pre-Qualified Installer
Selection CriteriaQuality and ValueExperienceImplementation and CapacityPrice Structure
Request for Proposals November 2014Sent to over 30 installers in Indiana and the Great Lakes Region identified through
• Indiana Renewable Energy Association• North American of Board Certified
Energy PractitionersReceived 4 Proposals
Reviewed Proposals with 6 members of our Solar Advisory Group:
NIRPCSouth Shore Clean CitiesMunicipalityBankIndiana Office of Energy
DevelopmentIUN School of Public & Environmental Affairs
Interviewed Top 2 Scoring Installers
Simplify with Outreach and Technical Support
Workshops in Solarize Communities –Solarize Communities Can win up to a 3 kW System!Solarize DyerSolarize GarySolarize HobartSolarize Valpo
Regionwide Outreach Technical Workshops for Local GovernmentsSolar Permitting Best PracticesSolar Zoning Best PracticesSolar PV and First Responders
SOLARIZE NWI Pricing Tiers
Total NWI kiloWattsInstalled
15 kW-50 kW 50 kW-100kW 100 kW-200 kW 200 + kW
Price per Watt $ 3.95 $ 3.85 $ 3.50 $3.28
Number Typical Residential installs
3-10 10-20 20-40 >40
Factors affecting individual cost number of panels inverter and product selection rooftop, on ground or shaded parking
roof material, height, slope and access location of site and travel time government rules
Solar Incentives
Tax Incentives Federal Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit – 30%
of Cost Federal Business Energy Investment Tax Credit Indiana State Property Tax Deduction
Solar Renewable Energy Credits Currently $20/kW in Ohio Market
NIPSCO Incentives
Net MeteringCredit on your NIPSCO bill for energy you return to the grid
NIPSCO is like your virtual battery
You can sell your Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs)
Feed-in Tariff – Phase IIEnrolling now through June 1Awarded by Lottery
Micro Solar (5-10 kW) $0.17 /kWInt. Solar (10 – 200 kw) $0.15 /kW
15 year contractNIPSCO keeps your SRECs
Let’s Do the Math5 kilowattExample
MarketPrice
SOLARIZE NWI Price(100-200kW tier)
Solarize NWI Best Price
Price * $21,150 $17,500 $ 16,400
Federal Tax Credit $ 6,345 $ 5,250 $ 4,920
Net Price $ 14,805 $ 12,250 $ 11,480
What does that buy you?
~ 7,000 kWh/year • (60-65% of typical residential electric use)
Estimate $ 800-900/year savings at current electricity rates 30 year life span (25 year warranty) 9 year cash flow pay back
More math: what about my electric bill?
kWh usage/production
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Monthly Energy Usage & Expected Solar Production (5 kW array example)
"Home usage -kWh "Solar PV production - kWh
Pre Solar Annual Usage = 11,015 kWh
Post Solar Installation Annual Usage= 3846 kWh
65% reduction in kWh usage charged to your electric bill
More math: what about my electric bill?
Costs
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Jan Feb Mar April May June Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
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Electric Bill Costs Pre and Post Solar PV Installation (5 kW array example) Electric bill before Solar
Electric bill after Solar
Pre Solar Annual Electric Costs = $1,434
Post Solar Installation Annual Electric Costs = $510
SAVINGS INCREASE AS ELECTRICITY COST RISE OVER TIME
Estimated Payback Period for a net installation cost of $13,871 = 9.8 years
More Math
What does that buy the environment?
175 ton CO2 Equivalent =
Planting 4,101 trees
Driving 352,000 miles less, or reducing gas use by 17,952 gallons
Recycling 556 tons of waste
85.7 tons of coal burned
How do you help Solarize Gary?
How Solarize Gary works:
1. Sign up online atwww.solarizenwi.com, click onSolarize Gary or here a theworkshop.
2. Midwest Wind and Solar will contact you to provide a free no-obligation assessment over the phone. (or call them direct toll free at (866) 430-0518)
3. Midwest Wind and Solar can review yourhome’s solar potential with on-line tools,and if solar is a good option for you, willschedule a free home solar assessment.
http://www.solarizenwi.com/
How Solarize Dyer works:
4. Midwest Wind and Solar will conduct an on-site solar assessment at your home, walk you through a proposed system design, provide you with a detailed financial proposal, and answer any questions you may have.
Installation CostAdditional costs needed for your homeCurrent and Projected Energy Cost SavingsProjected Increases in Assessed Property Value Incentives valueExplanation of Financing Options (if requested)
How Solarize Gary works:
5. If you decide to proceed, sign an installation contract and spread the word! Your cost will go down as more folks in the region commit to SOLARIZE.
6. After the July 10th closing date, everyone with a contract will get the lowest rate corresponding with our Solarize NWI sign up success!
If Solarize Gary meets certain targets the Town can win free solar ranging from a classroom kit, to a 3 kW array with a data monitor and display tablet.
Win Free Solar for Gary!
If Dyer meets or exceeds: 30 kW installed:
- PV solar experimentation kit for classroom use
50 kW installed: 1kW PH solar array on community building
80kW installed: 3kW solar array
100kW installed: 3 kW array, plus a data monitor and tablet for display.
The More the Merrier! More signups = lower price! Invite your friends. It’s a GROUPON! Tell your Friends and Neighbors!Your price goes down if more people sign up.
Contracts signed before July 10thwill still get the lowest final price!
We’ll be posting on social media and emailing every week with details on how many kW in your town, the region, and the latest price. Like us on Facebook:
A household is
more likely to adopt solar
for
each additional installation in their zip code
https://www.facebook.com/solarizenwi
Decisions-Decisions…
Limited Time Offer!
Go to SolarizeNWI.com to
www.nirpc.org/environment/solarize-nwi
Next Community Workshop:Solarize Hobart, May 18, 20156:30 – 8 PMHobart Community Center
Solarize Valpo, May 21, 20156 – 8 PM (includes tour of solar system)Porter County Career & Technical Center
Stay Tuned for more @
Solarizenwi.comhttps://www.facebook.com/solarizenwi
https://secure.jotform.us/form/50994448118161https://secure.jotform.us/form/50994448118161
Questions?
Kathy [email protected]
Deb Backhus [email protected]
Kevin [email protected]
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]
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