Photo: NWE&S
Introductions: Solarize Kirkland Paula J. Del Giudice : Pacific NW Pollution Prevention Resource Center David Barnes : City of Kirkland Bret Turner, Derek White, Ian Robinson, Sam Smith : Northwest Electric & Solar Jake Wade : Puget Sound Energy Marina Tsekhanovskaya : Puget Sound Cooperative Credit Union Brian Reinhardt : Umpqua Bank Other team members: MANY volunteers , PPRC’s intern Ryan O’Keefe
Program Goals Continue the conversation about conservation and the values that are important to Kirkland residents. Stimulate excitement about solar as a renewable energy source. Engage in a public/private partnership that brings value to the community.
Outline for Tonight’s Workshop Introduction to Solarize Kirkland Costs & incentives Photovoltaic technology Financing options Next steps Q&A session
About the Solarize Program Solarize is a simple process designed to: Reduce upfront cost Streamline installation Invoke action! Community-led effort Expert tech support The best deal possible
Timeline:
Does Solar Work in Washington? Yes. And rain helps!
Typical Process of Going Solar find local talk to your research solar contractors utility options choose investigate receive multiple contractor financing bids finalize system finalize system design financing install!
Solarize Kirkland Simplified Process attend solarize workshop Solar decision-making timeline shortened to 3-5 months! choose receive contractor one bid finalize system finalize system design financing install!
Community-selected Solar Contractor Northwest Electric & Solar Competitively-selected installation team Excellent prices Superior customer service Enthusiastic, positive partners Locally born and raised
HARNESSING THE POWER OF THE SUN F O R T H E B E N E F I T O F A L L
WHO WE ARE • Full-service electrical contractor • Licensed, bonded and insured • 30+ years electrical & solar experience • Journeyman electrician Lead on- site; Master electrician oversees inspection.
WHAT WE DO • Residential Electrical • Commercial Electrical • Residential Solar • Commercial Solar
HOW DO INCENTIVES WORK? Federal, State, and Utility programs pay YOU for producing energy. FEDERAL PROGRAM • Federal Tax Credit • 30% tax credit Example: $25,000 system = $7,500 credit
HOW DO INCENTIVES WORK? STATE PROGRAM • Production Incentive • NO SALES TAX! $0.15 x $0.15 x 2.4 1.2 $0.36/kWh $0.18/kWh $0.54 /kWh
HOW DO INCENTIVES WORK? NET METERING • YOU are USING the energy • 11 cents per kWh 54¢ 10¢ Rooftop Net Meter Production House Array Meter Panel Total net benefit to you is up to 64¢ per kilowatt hour!
WHY BUY WASHINGTON? In-State Components • Higher payback = Better ROI • Encourages jobs in Washington • Personal relationships with suppliers • 97+% of our customers If you’d like to see an out -of-state option, please let us know.
CHOICES TO MAKE Module Selection • Made in Bellingham since 2008 • Only in-State option • 10/25 Warranty
CHOICES TO MAKE Inverter Selection — String or Micro? String Inverter Micro Inverters
CHOICES TO MAKE Inverter Selection — In-State Itek Energy Blue Frog Solar (Solectria or Theia) APS500 • String inverter • Made in Poulsbo • Seven sizes • One per 2 modules • Wide voltage range • Even numbered array • 10-year warranty • 25-year warranty • 98.3% max efficiency • 95.5% max efficiency
FACTORS AFFECTING PRICING & ROI • System • Roof size pitch • Outdated wiring • Roof height • Distance to panel
FACTORS AFFECTING PRODUCTION Orientation Tilt Angle • True south) is ideal • 32 ° ideal • East- or west-facing • Most roofs 18-23 arrays about 20% • Flush-mounted less • No north! Shading and soiling can severely affect output!
THE PROCESS • Attend workshop and sign up for site assessment • Site assessment with Ian • Proposal from salesperson • Contract and Paperwork • Construction and Inspection • PSE installs meters
THE SITE ASSESSMENT: CONFIDENCE IN NUMBERS An accurate bid cannot usually be done remotely • Solmetric Suneye • Fisheye lens • Calculates solar access • Shading de-rate • Accurate roof measurements • Pitch • Obstructions • Roof structure • Roof quality
PERMITS AND PAPERWORK Electrical Building Permit System Permit Certification • Not usually • Always paid for • NWE&S fills out all required and acquired by for your signature NWE&S IRS Form 5695
CONSTRUCTION AND SCHEDULE Once you’ve signed a contract…. Construction • Access inside • Experienced oversight • 2-3 men, 2-3 days Lead Times • 5 Weeks Safety • Roof anchors • Dangerous Conditions
THE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS Getting Your System Up and Running Install the rest Install anchors Install rails Test the system Final inspection “ Fly glass”
MAINTENANCE ETCETERA Your System and Your Pocketbook Module cleaning recommended • Soiling = less production • Regular cleaning • Free from debris • Will naturally shed snow NWE&S will provide you • Aperture area/corners with a customer care • Keep an eye on energy manual with all production through your maintenance, warranty and inverter or monitoring paperwork unit
WHAT DOES IT COST? • Pricing Matrix • Ranges from $14k to about $34k • Pricing “per watt” • Economy of Scale • The larger the system, the lower the cost per watt = the best value • Everything “off the roof” costs about the same
WHAT DOES IT COST? Typical NWE&S Package Offerings 5.6kW System 5.6kW System Itek / Solectria Itek / Blue Frog • 20 x 280-W • 20 x 280-W • 10 x Blue Frogs • 5.2kW Theia • $4.47/watt • $4.07/watt • Total = $25,043.90 • Total = $22,802.19 • Output = 5,650 kWh/year • Output = 5,700 kWh/year • Break-even point= • Break-even point= 4.9 years 4.6 years Assumptions: 180 ° azimuth; 20 ° tilt; 95% sun access; 10¢ average utility rate; 0.5% degradation rate; 5.0% utility rate increase
Lenders Umpqua Bank Puget Sound Cooperative Credit Union Not necessary to use these lenders Both have been working on Solarize campaigns Green lending programs
Umpqua Bank Greenstreet Lending Unsecured consumer loan Home equity line of credit No prepayment costs, loan origination costs or fees Capitol Hill Branch Contact: www.umpquabank.com/personal-banking/greenstreet/ Brian Reinhardt BrianReinhardt@UmpquaBank.com 206-749-7441
Puget Sound Cooperative Credit Union Energy Smart loans Low-interest loans up to $35,000 Terms up to 15 years No prepayment penalties or loan origination fees Online loan application Streamlined loan approval process Contact: www.psccu.org askus@psccu.org 425-283-5151
Community Award NW ELECTRIC AND SOLAR IS DONATING: → 3.51 Kw system to Bellevue non-profit Last year’s donation: 25 1 contracts free system
Questions?
For more information: To schedule a free site assessment, contact: Ian Robinson, NW Electric and Solar, nwesirobinson@gmail.com , or call: 425-606-0591 Project Manager: Paula J. Del Giudice, PPRC pdelgiudice@pprc.org (206) 352-2050 Web: pprc.org
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