Interested community members are joining forces to go solar.

Together, we’ll realize cost savings through this community solar effort.

About Solarize Southern Oregon

About Solarize Southern Oregon

•  Convenient, local events to learn

•  Save with this community solar effort

•  Pre-selected qualified contractors

•  Help every step of the way!

Who to hire?

What to buy?

How much to budget?

Where to start?

the contractors: •  Selected through a RFQ vetting process

•  Our partner solar contractors will provide all equipment &

complete installation

Contractor evaluation &

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How the project works

What are the benefits of solar? Solar energy lowers your bills. Protects you from rising energy costs (prepaying your energy). Clean, renewable energy. Increases energy independence with local energy. Creates jobs and supports our local, regional and state economy.

How does solar work?

DC in AC out

PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) MODULE

INVERTER UTILITY METER

ELECTRIC GRID

ELECTRICAL PANEL

How does solar work? installed PV system size: 3,000 W = 3 kW space required: 3,000 W ≈ 300 ft2

energy production: 3,000 W installed PV ≈ 3,350 kWh electricity each year energy use example: 100 watt light bulb x 10 hours = 1,000 Watt-hours = 1 kWh

How much does it cost? Depends on…

•  System size

•  Equipment selection

•  Site characteristics

Solarize Southern Oregon

Price Range $4.36 - $5.75 per watt

community solar effort = GREAT $ per watt

Incentives & tax credits

CASH INCENTIVE Energy Trust of Oregon

75% off

STATE TAX CREDIT Oregon Dept. of Energy

FEDERAL TAX CREDIT IRS

For example… Pacific Power 3,000 watt residential system

(3,000 watts x $5.25 watt = $15,750)

$15,750 Sticker price -  $2,250 Energy Trust incentive $.75/watt ($5,000 max) $13,500 out of pocket - $4,050 Federal tax credit 30% out of pocket (1-5 yrs) -$6,000 State tax credit $2.10/watt ($6,000 max, 4-5 yrs)

$3,450 Net cost to you

For example… Emerald PUD

$15,750 Sticker price -  $3,375 Utility incentive $1.50/Wac ~$1.12Wdc ($5,000 max) $12,375 out of pocket - $3,712 Federal tax credit 30% (1-5 years) -$6,000 State tax credit $2.10/watt ($6,000 max, 4-5 yrs)

$2,662 Net cost to you

3,000 watt residential system (3,000 watts x $5.25 watt = $15,750)

For example… Lane Electrical Coop

$15,750 Sticker price -  $3,000 Utility incentive $1.00/watt ($4,000 max) $12,750 out of pocket - $3,825 Federal tax credit 30% (1-5 years) -$6,000 State tax credit $2.10/watt ($6,000 max, 4-5 yrs)

$2,925 Net cost to you

3,000 watt residential system (3,000 watts x $5.25 watt = $15,750)

For example… Central Lincoln PUD

$15,750 Sticker price, out of pocket -  $1,500 Utility incentive $500/kW ($2,000 max) $14,250 $4,275 Federal tax credit 30% (1-5 years) -$6,000 State tax credit $2.10/watt ($6,000 max, 4-5 yrs)

$3,975 Net cost to you

3,000 watt residential system (3,000 watts x $5.25 watt = $15,750)

For example… City of Bandon

$15,750 Sticker price -  $3,000 Utility incentive $1.50/Wac ($3,000 max) $12,750 out of pocket - $3,825 Federal tax credit 30% out of pocket (1-5 yrs) -$6,000 State tax credit $2.10/watt ($6,000 max, 4-5 yrs)

$2,925 Net cost to you

3,000 watt residential system (3,000 watts x $5.25 watt = $15,750)

$15,750 Sticker price, out of pocket - $4,725 Federal tax credit 30% out of pocket (1-5 yrs) -$6,000 State tax credit $2.10/watt ($6,000 max, 4-5 yrs)

$5,025 Net cost to you

3,000 watt residential system (3,000 watts x $5.25 watt = $15,750)

For example… Blachly-Lane Electric, Coos-Curry Electric, Douglas Electric, Surprise Valley Electric & Midstate Electric Coops

Financing Resources •  Utilities: Lane Electrical Coop, Emerald PUD and Bachley-

Lane Electric •  Current lender and local lenders

•  Energy Trust Lending Allies: GreenStreet Lending from Umpqua Bank, Directors Mortgage, and Green Mortgage Northwest

•  Offer financing products for energy-efficiency or renewable energy, may include preferred rates or fee structures

•  Receive additional training and support from Energy Trust on eligibility requirements, incentives and services

•  Maintain high customer service standard and access to lending solutions

Lending allies are independent financial institutions, and Energy Trust does not make or influence lending decisions. We recommend exploring multiple financing options to find the solution that best fits your needs and budget.

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www.solarizesouthernoregon.org Melanie MacKinnon, Project Manager:

info@solarizesouthernoregon.org 541-440-3725

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