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Zac PerkinsChief Operating Officer
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Member interest in renewables
2013
2015
32%
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Our objectives
Mitigate risks of rooftop
Avoid subsidies
Avoid system issues
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Reasons for community solar now
Provide greater value to our members Mitigate negative impacts of member-owned distributed generation Reduction in cost of solar facilities Improvement in technology
Increased performance Reduced degradation Improved reliability
Ability to take advantage of the investment tax credit via arrangements with tax equity partners
Renewable portfolio standards
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The process
Coordination with power supplier
Vendor selection
Size and configuration of array
Board approval
Site selection
Member program
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1 MW array• 3927panels• 400 watts• North of new
Headquarters
Today’s Power• Subsidiary of
Arkansas Electric Cooperatives
$350/panel• Residential
only initially• Option to sell
back to co-op
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Promoting community solar to members
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More information
Sign up for our community solar interest form at www.tcec.coop.