Energy Star Homes

Massachusetts New Homes with ENERGY STAR®

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2:30 pm

The EPA Energy Star Homes program

Michael Berry, ICF InternationalDiana Duffy, National Grid/KeySpanRaphael Herz, Massachusetts Technology Collaborative

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The Boston Society of Architects is a Registered Provider with The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems. Credit earned on completion of this program will be reported to CES Records for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for non-AIA members are available on request.

This program is registered with the AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. Questions related to specific materials, methods, and services will be addressed at the conclusion of this presentation.

Welcome

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Learning Objectives

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Understanding requirements of the Massachusetts New Homes with ENERGY STAR®

Homes program

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Awareness of incentives available through by building to ENERGY STAR®

Homes standards•

Awareness of other energy efficiency and renewable energy systems and rebates available for such systems


The sponsors of the Massachusetts New Homes with ENERGY STAR are Bay State Gas, Berkshire Gas, Cape Light Compact, GasNetworks, KeySpan Energy Delivery, Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, National Grid, New England Gas, NSTAR Electric, NSTAR Gas, UNITIL, and Western Massachusetts Electric.


ENERGY STAR®

Homes

A Lifetime of Value, Comfort, and Healthier Living

Presenter Name:Michael Berry

The sponsors of the Massachusetts New Homes with ENERGY STAR are

Bay State Gas, Berkshire Gas, Cape Light Compact, GasNetworks, Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, National Grid/KeySpan, New England Gas, NSTAR Electric, NSTAR Gas, and Western Massachusetts Electric.


Sponsored By

The sponsors of the Massachusetts New Homes with ENERGY STAR is the Joint Management Committee (JMC):

Bay State Gas, Berkshire Gas, Cape Light Compact, GasNetworks, Massachusetts

Technology Collaborative, National Grid/KeySpan, New England Gas, NSTAR

Electric, NSTAR Gas, and Western Massachusetts Electric.

Massachusetts New Homes with ENERGY STAR®Massachusetts New Homes with ENERGY STAR®

Agenda

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What is ENERGY STAR?•

What are ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes?

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Why Should you Build ENERGY STAR?•

Eligibility Requirements.

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Homebuilder Program Support.•

Getting Started.

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Questions.


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What is ENERGY STAR?


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Voluntary Program Established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy.

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Meets National Specifications Established by the EPA.–

Must achieve a rating of 85 or lower on the Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index

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Must pass the Thermal Bypass Inspection Checklist (TBC).





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Each ENERGY STAR home is tested, certified and labeled by an independent HERS rating company.–

Must follow Residential System Network (RESNET) testing procedures and guidelines.

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A HERS Rater/Rating Provider uses software to model the home’s energy performance based on plan analysis and on-site testing to calculate a HERS Index. (REMRate)



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The ENERGY STAR is applied to EVERY qualified home: (the same identifying mark of ENERGY STAR appliances & products)–

Provides an easy way for buyers to recognize energy-efficient homes

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Documents the home’s energy and comfort performance

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Confirms that a third-party quality control/quality assurance has been done.



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The ENERGY STAR certificate is provided for EVERY

qualified home:

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Official documentation of home’s energy performance

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Confirms a third-party quality control

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Can be included in closing kits and passed on to future homeowners


Why Should You Build ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes?


Brand Awareness

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Why ENERGY STAR?

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Rising energy costs.

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Every homebuilder claims to build an “energy efficient” home

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What exactly does this mean to the homebuyer?

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Are your buyers’

expectations becoming higher or lower?

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How can you strategically maximize your competitive position in the marketplace?


Why ENERGY STAR?

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Provides homebuilders with:–

Decreased callbacks

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Increased customer satisfaction–

Assurance of quality contractor performance

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Verification that actual

purchased equipment was installed

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Enhanced product differentiation–

Credible mark identifying home as being verified by a third-party to exceed local code energy efficiency requirements by at least 15%.


Why ENERGY STAR?

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Provides homebuyers with:–

Construction that exceeds code (15% better)

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Greater quality and durability –

Increased comfort

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Better construction–

Improved indoor air quality (IAQ)

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Reduced noise –

Lower utility bills and maintenance costs


Massachusetts New Homes with ENERGY STAR


Assistance for Homebuilders

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Financial incentives from program sponsors•

Technical assistance and training

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Marketing assistance and resources

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BEST OF ALL PROGRAM PARTICIPATION IS….

FREE!


Financial Incentives

Package Eligibility Requirements Incentive Amount1

Code Plus •

Air Seal (6 ACH CFM 50)•

Duct Seal (8% Leakage 2)$325

ENERGY STAR I •

HERS Index of 85 to 66•

Meet ENERGY STAR guidelines3

$750

ENERGY STAR II •

HERS Index of ≤65•

Meet ENERGY STAR guidelines3$1,250

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Incentive amounts are subject to change.2

Duct leakage rate is % of floor area leakage to outdoors tested

at 25 Pascal pressure.3

Bath fan rated for continuous use, ≤1.5 Sones and controlled by a 24-hour programmable timer or equivalent mechanical ventilation system is required to insure healthy indoor air quality and proper moisture management

Single-Family Incentives



Package Eligibility Requirements Incentive Amount1

Code Plus •

Air Seal (6 ACH CFM 50)•

Duct Seal (8% Leakage 2)$225

ENERGY STAR I •

HERS Index of 85 to 66•

Meet ENERGY STAR guidelines3$650

ENERGY STAR II •

HERS Index of ≤65•

Meet ENERGY STAR guidelines3$1,150

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Incentive amounts are subject to change.2

Duct leakage rate is % of floor area leakage to outdoors tested

at 25 Pascal pressure.3

Bath fan rated for continuous use, ≤1.5 Sones and controlled by a 24-hour programmable timer or equivalent mechanical ventilation system is required to insure healthy indoor air quality and proper moisture management

Multi-Family Incentives



Package Equipment / Appliances Eligibility Requirements Incentive

ENERGY STAR Appliances

ENERGY STAR qualified refrigerator and dishwasher

Must be installed in low-income housing

$100 per package

Heating and Cooling (COOL SMART)

SEER 14 and EER of 11.5-or-HSPF of 8.2

Home must be located in NSTAR or National Grid’s service territory

$300 per qualifying unit



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Gas Efficiency for gas heated homes–

Available through GasNetworks at www.gasnetworks.com

Equipment Rebate High Efficiency Furnace AFUE 92% or greater $100High Efficiency Furnace with ECM 92% or greater $400High Efficiency Hot Water Boilers 85% or greater $500High Efficiency Hot Water Boilers 90% or greater $1000High Efficiency Indirect Water Heater/On-Demand Tankless Water Heaters 82% or greater $300

ENERGY STAR®

Thermostats $25 (≤2)



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Renewable energy systems in affordable housing–

Application available through Massachusetts New Homes with ENERGY STAR

Single-UnitGrid Tied Multi-Unit Grid Tied

Affordable 20%-49% Affordable 50%-100% AffordableBase Incentive $7.00/watt $6.00/watt $7.00/watt Possible Addition to Base

Green Buildings (LEED/CHPS) $1.00/watt $1.00/watt $1.00/watt


Technical Assistance

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Plan Reviews–

To help homebuilders select the most cost-effective upgrades to meet the guidelines for ENERGY STAR or exceed local residential energy code standards.

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Site Visits and Diagnostic Testing–

To verify the home is built to the agreed specifications and will earn the ENERGY STAR

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Guidance and Support –

Including help identifying additional incentives and Federal Tax

Credits available to homebuilders for eligible energy-efficient technologies

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Technical Training –

Including workshops and in-field training about cost-effective, energy-efficient construction practices.


Marketing Assistance

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Consumer Web site–

Drive homebuyers to ENERGY STAR communities and homebuilder partner Web sites

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Free Real Estate Listings –

For your ENERGY STAR qualified homes on www.energystarhomes.com

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Marketing Staff Support–

To successfully integrate ENERGY STAR into corporate messaging

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Marketing Materials–

Access to the national ENERGY STAR marketing and sales tools


Massachusetts New Homes with ENERGY STAR

Eligibility Requirements


Home Eligibility Requirements

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Separately metered, new residential construction or total gut rehab

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Single-family detached or attached construction, OR multi-family attached construction permitted under the residential code

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Electrical service provided by an electric utility sponsor (some exceptions apply for in gas utility sponsor territories)

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Construction must be “completed”

by December 31, 2009


How to Get Started

Call 1-800-628-8413 to confirm incentives are available for your project or visit our

website atwww.energystarhomes.com


Thanks to the Sponsors

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Bay State Gas •

Berkshire Gas

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Cape Light Compact•

GasNetworks

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Massachusetts Technology Collaborative

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National Grid/KeySpan•

New England Gas

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NSTAR Electric and Gas•

Western Massachusetts Electric

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Gas Efficiency forENERGY STAR Homes MANational Grid/KeySpan

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Gas Networks MA Consortium of Gas Utilities

www.gasnetworks.com

Rebates on gas saving controls and efficient equipment

Training, education and workshops

Link to further gas saving resources

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ENERGY STAR Gas Sponsors promote efficiency

Rebates & Incentives

On gas saving controls and equipment

Additional SupportRater’s Fees: saving builders additional costs

Promoting thermal efficiency in all new homes

Collaborate with electric utility and efficiency sponsors

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Requirements for gas homes:•

home must be a gas-heated home

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meter must be a “residential”

meter •

constructed within stated time frames

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Gas Efficiency incentivesENERGY STAR Homes MA

How to boost your home’s performance via gas efficient installations – and get $$ for the equipment installed.

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ENERGY STARprogrammable thermostats

EPA reports energy savings for every year No mercury compared to dial modelsEasy to purchase and install

$25.00 rebate, max 2

MYTH: Instant Savings

REALITY: REALITY: Smart Programming is keySmart Programming is key

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High Efficiency Heating Equipment

Furnaces, Steam and Hot Water Boilers

Up to 50% of home energy cost

Rebates tied to efficiency

Rebates from $100 - $1000

MYTH: Too complicated to install

REALITY:REALITY: Experienced contractors in MAExperienced contractors in MA

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High Efficiency Water Heating

Indirect & on-demand models Rebates linked to efficiency

$300 Rebate

MYTH: Can’t supply enough hot water

REALITY: REALITY: proper sizing is keyproper sizing is key

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$1,325.00

Plus…$350 - $750 per project for raters’ fees. This, in addition to your performance-based rebate.

ENERGY STAR Gas Sponsors potential gas rebate to builder

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National Grid/KeySpan Solar Thermal Program

15% up to $1500 per home.

For gas customers in MASS, NH, NY.

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Simple Steps to participate1 –

Locate solar installers –

www.sebane.org

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Installer submits application & quote to reserve funds

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After review/inspection, rebate to customer

For questions:[email protected]

National Grid/KeySpan Solar Thermal Program

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KeySpan/National Grid15% up to $1500.00

Federal Tax Credit 2008:

30% off costs, max$ 2,000.00

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Resources to get started

Solar incentives by state- www.dsire.org

Basics of SHW - www.eere.energy.gov

Federal Tax Credits- www.energystar.gov/taxcredits

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Thank you

Diana [email protected]

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Raphael HerzManager, Green Affordable

Housing Initiative

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MTC and the Trust

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Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MTC) administers the Renewable Energy Trust, created in 1997 by the Legislature to: –

increase supply & demand for electricity from clean sources, and

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promote development of a vibrant Massachusetts renewable energy industry.

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Over $250 million in awards; $40+ MM in FY2007•

Support for over 1300 clean energy projects, companies, and related activities.–

Over 450 solar electric projects installed; ~5 megaWatts–

Plus wind, small hydro, fuel cells, biomass, landfill gas•

175+ cities and towns with installations

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Some Towns Aren’t Eligible for Funds•

Source of funds is a surcharge $25 million/yr•

Only customers in investor-owned utility service territories:

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Initiatives support commercially available technologies that use

at least 25% of electricity onsite:

Small Renewables Initiative Large Onsite Renewables Initiative

Solar PVWindHydro

Solar PVWindHydro

BiomassFuel Cells

Eligible Renewable Technologies

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Next up: PV Technology Basics

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Why Solar photovoltaics (PV)?•

How PV works

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“Grid-tied”

and “net-metering”•

Good solar sites

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Rebate programs

Thanks to Terry Dupuis, Solar Works Inc. for the slides

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Solar Electric Energy

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In one hour, the sun sends energy to this planet to meet all of our energy needs for an entire year

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Solar Photovoltaic (PV) cells convert some sunlight energy into electricity

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high traditional electricity costs…

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Converting Sunlight to Electricity

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Photons strike silicon sandwiches, dislodge electrons

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Electrons freed by solar energy travel an electrical circuit

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Creates Direct Current (DC) electricity

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Has to be inverted to 60 Hz AC –

household power

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Utility-Connected PV Systems means “Grid-Tied”

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PV systems parallel the electric utility service –

house usually runs on both

solar and utility electricity

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PV Power will either:–

supply home electrical needs, and/or

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flow to the grid when PV power exceeds household demand.

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Net Metering Changes Everything

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Sun shining –

your home draws power from the array; at night, utility supplies power.

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When making more power than using, electric meter “spins”

backwards–

“netting”

power

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“Net metering”

effectively sells excess PV electricity to the utility -

and at

retail prices (it’s the law)

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Lots of Sunlight –

minimize shading from trees, roof elements, other buildings during solar window: 9AM-

3PM•

Newly covered, structurally sound, roof facing near south

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~40°

Roof pitch or PV system

pitch (flat roofs OK, too)

Decent PV Installation Characteristics

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No Shade on Panels!

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A Tough Roof

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Urban Flat Roof, Tilted Mounting

2.6 kW; 20¢/kWh energy cost; $800/yr annually avoided

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Ground-Mounted Solar Array

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Two Rebate Programs

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Affordable ENERGY STAR Solar-Powered Homes Program–

Building affordable (deed-restricted) housing?

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Get rebates underwrite 75% -

80% of PV system

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Commonwealth Solar–

New Program as of January

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Partnership with Joint Management Committee (JMC) and the Massachusetts New Homes with ENERGY STAR®

Program

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Roughly $400,000 in incentives left of $1,500,000 program

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Homebuilder must build to ENERGY STAR® standards to apply for incentives for

renewable energy systems•

Affordable (deed-restricted) housing

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33 homes powered by clean energy today!

Affordable Solar-Powered ENERGY STAR®

Homes

Program

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Incentives: –

Base of $6/watt if less than 50% of the units are deed-restricted affordable, or

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Base of $7/watt if more than 50% of the units are deed-restricted affordable

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Green Building Adder: $1/watt for LEED-H•

Obligation: PV installation must automatically report to the MTC Production Tracking System for useful life of system (typically about 20 years)

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1-800-628-8413

Affordable Solar-Powered ENERGY STAR®

Homes

Program

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Commonwealth Solar:More Clean Energy and Jobs

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Executive Administration Goal –

Achieve the Governor’s 250 MW by 2017 goal

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4 Year Target: 27 MW by end of 2011

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Make it easy…–

Non-competitive, rolling rebate application process for all solar projects

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Continuous, predictable PV incentives thru 2011–

Ample Funding Available!

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Commonwealth Solar Funding

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$68 million over ~4 years–

$40 million from the Renewable Energy Trust

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$28 million from Div. of Energy Resources

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Minimum Reservations–

$16 million through 2011 for state and municipal buildings, including schools

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$8 million thru 20111 for residences, including low and moderate-income households.

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1st

funding block:$8.5 million, of which $1 million reserved for residences.

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Commonwealth Solar Residential Benefits

+ Special incentives for moderate-income households

Cost Coverage 20% to 60% of typical residential PV System

Estimated payback 8 to 18 years

Return on Investment 4.3% to 13.7%

System size cap at 5.0 kW

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$2.56Average Award -

$/watt

$9,935Average Total Award

$9.73Average $/watt cost

3890Average Capacity (watts)

$37,795Average Installed Cost

578Systems Rebated by MTC

PV System Costs 2001 -

2007

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Commonwealth Solar Initial Residential

Incentive Levels

-- So, what’s the rebate???

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Calculating PV Rebate -

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Is it in a Municipal Lighting Plant district?

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Does the residence have adequate:–

Roof Space?

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Structural Roof Strength–

Access to sunlight

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Or can it be ground-mounted?

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Determine PV Incentive (Total $ & $/watt)•

Start with Base Incentive ($2/watt)

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Are you using inverter or panels made in Massachusetts?–

YES: Add $0.25/watt

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3Does the residence meet the Moderate Home Value criteria?

County Moderate Home Value

Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire

≤

$300,000

Bristol, Suffolk, and Worcester ≤

$350,000

Barnstable, Duke, Essex, Middlesex, Nantucket, Norfolk, and Plymouth

≤

$400,000

YES: Add $1.25 per watt

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3Does the Property Owner meet the Moderate Income criteria?

Household Income Criteria Rebate Adder

Less than or equal to $76,296 (MA median household income)

Add $2 per watt

Between $76,296 and $91,552 (up to 120 of MA median household income)

Add $1 per watt

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Sample Rebate Calculation

$4.50Rebate ($/watt dc) ‏$16,200Rebate ($)

$1.00Moderate Household Income $1.25Moderate Home Value$0.25MA Company Components$2.00Base Incentive ($/watt)3600Total System Size (watts)

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$3.62$0.55Average Award -

$/watt$21,598$28,000Average Total Award

$6.13$1.77Average $/watt cost5.9650.1Average Capacity (watts) ‏

$36,531$89,981Average Installed Cost992Number of Systems

WindHydro

Small Hydro and Small Wind System Costs 2001 -

2007

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For more information…

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Commonwealth Solar:http://www.masstech.org/solar

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MTC Affordable Housing website:http://www.masstech.org/

renewableenergy/afford_housing.htm

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Green Affordable Housing Raphael Herz at MTC:

(508) 870-0312 [email protected]

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Clean Energy. It’s Real. It’s Here.

It’s Working.

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This concludes The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems

Program

Thank You

QUESTIONS?

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For more information…

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For a copy of this presentation visit:http://www.masstech.org/

renewableenergy/afford_housing.htm•

Michael Berry, ICF International:

774.212.2785 -

[email protected]•

Diana Duffy, KeySpan:

[email protected]•

Raphael Herz, MTC

508.870.0312x1205 -

[email protected]