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OVERVIEW OF SOLAR ENERGY OVERVIEW OF SOLAR ENERGY RENEWABLE ENERGY IN THE ILLINOIS PUBLIC SECTOR RENEWABLE ENERGY IN THE ILLINOIS PUBLIC SECTOR MARCH 2, 2010 MARCH 2, 2010 Jason Westrope , Development Manager Development Management Associates, LLC Development Management Associates, LLC Pete Kadens , President SoCore Energy Jeremy Jones , Chief T echnology Officer SoCore Energy

Jason Westrope Jason Westrope Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering Virginia Tech 1991 Current co-chair of the USGBC Chicago Chapter Research and Master of Architecture University of South Florida 1997 Education Committee LEED Accredited Professional USGBC 2003 Member of the HACIA Certified Development Professional ICSC 2008 Sustainability Committee Past lectures in Design and Past lectures in Design and Sustainability: Jason has worked directly in the design and implementation of over 6,000,000 square feet of retail and mixed- use development nationwide and numerous acres of planning and urban design projects • Northwestern University • Instituto Cervantes • Texas A&M University • Development Manager | Development Management Associates Development Manager | Development Management Associates • Columbia College • Columbia College • Drury University • Assistant Vice President | Urban Retail Properties • University of South Florida • International Council of Shopping • Sr. Project Manager | Transwestern Commercial Services Centers • Tampa Bay Regional Planning • Commercial Interiors/Architecture | HOK Chicago • Commercial Interiors/Architecture | HOK Chicago C Council il • Florida Governor’s Hurricane • Planning/Urban Design Consultant | HDR Engineering Conference • City of Clearwater City Commission • Architecture | clemmonsArchitecture • Manatee County Board of County Commissioners • Research Associate | Florida Center for Community Design + Research • Research Associate | Fl id C t f C it D i + R h • Clearwater Beach Chamber of Cl B h Ch b f Commerce • Treasure Island City Commission jason@dmassociates.com

development management associates LLC Development Management Associates, LLC (DMA) works on behalf of real estate owners to develop and improve high-profile properties, achieving the highest levels of quality and financial performance. We provide development, project management, tenant coordination, and project accounting services for a variety of significant development and redevelopment projects, including: development consulting • Mixed-use buildings • Lifestyle centers • Super regional shopping centers project accounting • Power centers • Hotels • Office buildings project management • Select condominium developments • Select casino projects energy projects • LEED/green buildings • Photovoltaic Installations green buildings Our clients are real estate investors, entrepreneurs, corporations, and investment trusts. They choose DMA for a unique set of strengths that enhance the visibility, credibility, and profitability of every project: • An unmatched depth of development experience and talent • Extraordinary leadership and communication skills • Demonstrated sensitivity to design and sustainability • Demonstrated sensitivity to design and sustainability • Established industry relationships with architects, contractors, and tenants Our advanced technology and reporting capabilities support project success and client satisfaction. www.dmassociates.com DMA is a national member of USGBC

OUR PURPOSE: OUR PURPOSE: TO OPTIMIZE TO OPTIMIZE THE PERFORMANCE OF REAL ESTATE ASSETS BY PROVIDING THE PERFORMANCE OF REAL ESTATE ASSETS BY PROVIDING PERSONALIZED INNOVATIVE AND COMPREHENSIVE LEADERSHIP IN DEVELOPMENT AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT www.dmassociates.com

HOW DO WE DO IT? HOW DO WE DO IT? Green Roofs Green Buildings Energy Efficiency Solar Projects www.dmassociates.com

Case Studies | MGM Tower PV Case Studies | MGM Tower PV CLIENT: JMB Realty SOLAR INTEGRATOR: SPG Solar, Inc. 431 3 kW rated photovoltaic 431.3 kW rated photovoltaic (PV) installation Over 1,400 Schott panels oriented at 5 degree tilt 48,500 sf of upper levels of the Constellation Place parking deck Los Angeles, California W ll Will generate enough energy h to offset over 12% of annual energy use and reduce daytime demand by up to 30% through the connected meter Over 10 million pounds of carbon dioxide emissions will be avoided through the Generation of onsite renewable energy gy

Case Studies | Century Park West PV Case Studies | Century Park West PV CLIENT: JMB Realty SOLAR INTEGRATOR: SPG Solar, Inc. 495 16 kW rated photovoltaic 495.16 kW rated photovoltaic (PV) installation Over 2,180 Sharp 216 Watt high-efficiency modules at 5 and 10 degree tilt g Recent lighting improvements at the Century Park West structure had reduced the facility’s energy consumption b 22% by 22%. Each year, the new PV system will produce up to 642,741 kWh of savings for the property and offset 315 tons property and offset 315 tons of greenhouse gas emissions. At peak periods the new PV system will offset up to 80% of the structure’s electrical demand.

Types of Solar Energy Types of Solar Energy Passive Solar technologies • o Harness heat from the sun to provide hot water and to warm homes, buildings and other structures bu gs a ot e st uctu es Solar Photovoltaic (PV) technologies • o Convert sunlight directly into electricity to provide power for homes, businesses and other distributed applications b i d th di t ib t d li ti o PV just beginning to be applied to utility-scale power stations of 5 - 50 megawatts (MW) Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) • o Harness heat from the sun to boil fluid used to run steam turbines in utility- scale power stations of 50+ MW o 9 “SEGS” plants in Mojave desert of California are largest solar plants in o 9 SEGS plants in Mojave desert of California are largest solar plants in world (354 MW) 8

How PV Works How PV Works A typical silicon PV cell is composed of a thin wafer consisting of an ultra-thin • layer of phosphorus-doped (N-type) silicon on top of a thicker layer of boron- doped (P-type) silicon An electrical field is created near the top surface of the cell where these two • materials are in contact, called the P-N junction When sunlight strikes the surface of a PV cell, this electrical field provides • momentum and direction to light-stimulated electrons, resulting in a flow of current when the solar cell is connected to an electrical load 9

PV Systems PV Systems Although a PV array produces power when exposed to sunlight, a number • of other components are required to properly conduct, control, convert, distribute, and store the energy produced by the array Depending on the functional and operational requirements of the system, • the specific components required may include major components such as a DC-AC power inverter, battery bank, system and battery controller, auxiliary energy sources and sometimes the specified electrical load (appliances) (appliances) 10

Effectiveness of Solar PV Effectiveness of Solar PV Effectiveness of Solar PV Effectiveness of Solar PV Solar radiation varies • continuously from sunup to sundown and depends on cloud cover, sun position, etc. The maximum “irradiance” • occurs at solar noon, defined as the h midpoint id i in i time i between sunrise and sunset Irradiance is the amount of • solar power striking a given area and is a measure of the intensity of the sunshine intensity of the sunshine 11

S l S l Solar Facts & Fiction Solar Facts & Fiction F F t & Fi ti t & Fi ti Myth #1: Solar (PV) can power my entire facility. Unfortunately, this is rarely the case. Most of the time, roof space doesn't allow for enough power density as it relates to the conversion efficiency of the panels. In addition, most businesses pay considerably less for their nighttime use than their daytime use and since the sun only shines during the day it makes more sense to buy from your utility at night the day, it makes more sense to buy from your utility at night. A typical solar installation can displace 10-40% of a facility's reliance on the grid. 12

Myths and Facts About Solar: Myths and Facts About Solar: Myths and Facts About Solar: Myths and Facts About Solar: Myth #2: Solar doesn’t work in Illinois because of the terrible weather Myth #2: Solar doesn t work in Illinois because of the terrible weather here. WRONG. Have you ever been to Germany? There is more solar power produced in Germany than anywhere else in the world. Did you know that we have almost as much sun in Chicago as they have in Miami, Florida? Solar can succeed anywhere with the right cost structure and the appropriate incentives. 13

Myths and Facts About Solar: Myths and Facts About Solar: Myths and Facts About Solar: Myths and Facts About Solar: Myth #3:The Obama administration will pay for my entire solar array. WRONG. In Illinois you can get up to 60% of the installed system cost in the form of a cash grant. States vary in how much they will pay. In Indiana you get GOOSE EGG. In Massachusetts, depending on the size of the system, you could have 40% of the system paid for. If you want to know about solar incentives in any state the best resource is the DSIRE site: www.dsireusa.org/solar 14

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