presenter: Lee Rahr

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Solarize Northwest helps residents

overcome the logistical hurdles of going

solar at home.

about solarize northwest

Who to hire?

What to buy?

How much to budget?

Where to start?

Interested neighbors are joining forces to

find a contractor, purchase and install

process as a team. Together, we’ll realize

great cost savings through bulk-purchasing.

about solarize northwest

about solarize northwest

• Convenient, local events to learn

• The best deal possible

• One or two, pre-selected contractor(s)

• Help every step of the way

• Easy, easy, easy!

solar CAN be affordable!

the contractor

• Selected through a community led competitive bidding process

• Will provide all equipment & installation

An energy consulting and contracting company basedin Portland, Oregon

www.

How the project works

Is Portland sunny enough?

Average Daily Sunshine

Solar works in Oregon!

How does solar work?

DC in AC out

PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) MODULE

INVERTER ELECTRICALPANEL

UTILITYMETER

ELECTRICGRID

How does solar work?

size:

space required:

power production:

watts or kilowatts1,000 w = 1 kW

1 kW ≈ 100 ft2

kilowatt-hours (kWh)1 kW ≈ 1,000 kWh

How much does it cost?

Depends on…

• System size

• Price per watt (or kilowatt)

= AMAZING $ per watt

The power of group pricing

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2009 Retail Price

*Before incentives & tax credits

Incentives & tax credits

CASH INCENTIVEEnergy Trust of Oregon

75% off

STATE TAX CREDITOregon Dept. of Energy

FEDERAL TAX CREDITIRS

For example…A 2 kilowatt system

If about 50 homes participate…(2KW system x $6 watt - $12,000)

$12,000 Sticker price-$3,500 Energy Trust cash incentive$8,500 Up-front payment

-$2,550 Federal tax credit (1 year)

-$4,200 State tax credit (over 4 yrs)

$1,750 Net cost to you

For example…A 4 kilowatt system

If about 50 homes participate…(4KW system x $6 watt - $24,000)

$24,000 Sticker price-$7,000 Energy Trust cash incentive$17,000 Up-front payment

-$5,100 Federal tax credit (1 year)-$6,000 State tax credit (over 4 yrs)

$5,900 Net cost to you

Two purchase routes• Route 1 (solarize)

• Energy Trust

• State Tax Credit

• Federal Tax Credit

• Route 2 (VIR)

• Volumetric Incentive

Rate (VIR)

• Federal Tax Credit

(April 1st, 2011 next lottery – published rate tbd ~49 cents kwh)

Historic Districts

http://oregon.cleanenergymap.com

Weatherize resourcesclean energy works

PortlandMake your home more comfortable and energy-efficient

without writing a big check.

1. Apply at www.CleanEnergyWorksPortland.org2. Receive an in-depth home energy assessment.3. Have energy-saving upgrades such as insulation, air sealing and high-

efficiency heating equipment installed by the program’s highly-qualified contractors.

4. Pay for upgrades with our low-cost financing. Payments are made on your monthly heating bill where energy savings offset the cost of the loan!

Let’s go solar!

get educated

get evaluated

Learn more at Q&A sessionsScheduled for Jan – March throughout the community and at…..

Totally ready? schedule your site assessment with the contractor

Unsure but interested? schedule your Energy Trust solar energy review

Let’s go solar!

pledge to install by

March 15th

Let us know you’re going solar! www.

get othersto join

• Tell your neighbors, friends & family

• Assist your neighborhood rep

• Contact Solarize Northwest

Let’s go solar!

sign your contract

Enjoy clean, free power from the sun for years to come!

Choose your system size & signyour contract for installation

system installed!

Questions?