INTRODUCING SOLARIZE

How much sun do we get in NY?

Why is now the best time to “go solar”?

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NYSERDA Grant

$19,167

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Why is now the best time to “go solar”?• The Solarize discount - $3,850• NYSERDA incentives • State and Federal tax credits• Accelerated depreciation for businessesSolarize HV - NYSSF Market Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3

$3.85/Watt $3.30/Watt $3.20/Watt $3.10/Watt

Total System Price $26,950 $23,100 $22,400 $21,700

NYSERDA Incentive * $4,200 $4,200 $4,200 $4,00

Installation Cost $22,750 $18,900 $18,200 $17,500

Federal Tax Credit (30%)

$6,825 $5,670 $5,460 $5,250

NYS Tax Credit (25%) $5,687.5 $4,725 $4,550 $4,375

Customer Net Price $10.237.5 $8,505 $8,190 $7,875

What it is.• Solarize is a non-profit community campaign that

builds public awareness about the benefits of solar electric.

• The purpose of Solarize Hudson Valley is to increase the number of solar homes and businesses in the

Hudson Valley.

2 things everyone wants to know:

• Do I get enough sun?

• How much will it cost?

FIND OUT BY ENROLLING TONIGHT!

Why Solarize?The benefits of the program.

Solarize Simplifies… ….while still offering options

• Buy or lease • Roof or ground mount• All the necessary permitting is

handled by your installer

Solarize Builds TrustOur installation partners are:

• Pre-qualified by NYSERDA• Financially stable• NABCEP certified • Fully insured• OSHA compliant• Dedicated to Best Practices

Solarize Builds Confidence• You are assured of getting proven,

high-quality components in your system

• Workmanship is warrantied for 10 years

Solarize Saves You Money • Solarize brings a group purchase

discount• Installers offer discounts 10 – 15%

and more below market price.• Tiered pricing: the more contracts,

the more everyone saves• Sweet spot where community

benefit and self-interest meet

There are many ways to get your questions answered….

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

SOLAR OPEN HOUSES

“SOLAR AMBASSADORS”

Our Partnership with RUPCO

RUPCO, the Community Energy Resource (CER) for the NYSERDA Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® (HPwES)

program for the Mid Hudson Region, will help you in accessing the NYSERDA Green Jobs | Green New York low

interest loans that best meet your needs.

How is it financed?

NYSERDA offers two low-interest rate financing options for residential buildings with four or fewer dwelling units. Loans are

available for up to $13,000, or up to $25,000 with higher cost-effectiveness standards, with repayment periods of 5, 10 or 15

years.

How is it financed?Option 1: NYSERDA Residential On-Bill Recovery Loan

NYSERDA On-Bill Recovery Financing allows you to use your energy savings to pay for energy upgrades directly on your utility bill. The payment amount is based on what

you can expect to save each month on energy costs.

For more information contact Michael D’Arcy - RUPCO

845-331-2140 Ext: 267 | mdarcy@rupco.org | www.saveeenergyhudsonvalley.org

How is it financed?Option 2: NYSERDA Residential Smart Energy Loan

The Smart Energy Loan is a more traditional loan that offers affordable interest rates and simple repayment options. Green Jobs – Green NY Financing offers low interest rates, a simple

application process, and easy-to-manage monthly payments that you make through the mail or by setting up automatic deductions from your bank account.

For more information contact Michael D’Arcy - RUPCO

845-331-2140 Ext: 267 | mdarcy@rupco.org | www.saveeenergyhudsonvalley.org

How is it financed?• Option 3: Small Commercial Participation Loans

NYSERDA partners with lenders to help small business and not-for-profit organizations access up to $100,000 in financing at a below-market interest rate.

• NYSERDA offers 50% of the project cost, up to $50,000, at 2% interest and the participating lender provides the remainder of the loan at the market interest rate.

• Borrowers make loan payments directly to their lender like a typical loan.

For more information contact Hugo Jule | Courtney Strong Inc.

845-331-2238| hugo.jule@courtneystrong.com | http://courtneystrong.com

Who does the work?

How do I find out if solar makes

sense for me? • Enroll in Solarize tonight• You will receive a free site

assessment with no obligation• Call our Solar Help Line with your

question:

866-205-2999

You must enroll by September 12, 2015

TRENDING

• May 2015: earth’s atmosphere exceeds 400 parts per million CO2

• June 2015: Central Hudson announces 3 years of electric rate increases

• July 2015: NOAH, using work from hundreds of scientists across 58 countries, finds that 2014 was the hottest year on record

• U.S. solar installations up 300% over last year

Solar. Simple. Together.

Thank you!

• Catskill Mountainkeeper www.catskillmountainkeeper.org• Sustainable Hudson Valley www.sustainhv.org

• Renewable NY www.renewableny.org

Thank you!