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MicroFIT Program Overview

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MicroFIT Program Overview

Element ExpertsTurnkey process from application to installationSimplified application process for MicroFIT programIndustry leader in installations & project quality

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Why does MicroFITExist?Ontarians are running out of energy optionsOld electricity infrastructure, expensive unreliable and unsustainableIncentive for residential homes to participate and get rewarded for their green electricity generationStarted in 2009 Green Energy Act was passed. The Act includes a 20 year Feed-In-Tariff for small scale (residential) solar of 29.4 c/kWh.Ontario currently has the highest paying incentive in the world

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The Cost of Doing Nothing

Coal is the most harmful polluterBurning coal accounts for 50% of new asthma cases in the past 50 years

Fracking is used by the oil and gas industry and is extremely toxicFracking is done at the expense of underground water supplies

The Cost of Doing Nothing

Nuclear energy is expensive unreliable and potentially volatileOntario has 22 nuclear plants out of 400 in the worldExposed nuclear waste is deadly to all living things for 1 million years

Why Do My Electricity Bills Keep Rising?

Residential rates have doubled in the past 10 years

Price of Residential Electricity in Ontario

Expect a 60% increase in the next 5 years

How Does It All Work?

Polaron Solartech

Only AP Systems Gold distributor in Canada

Installation Process

Free Solar Program Benefits

100% FREE FOR THE HOMEOWNER Protects your home from rising cost of energy Increases the value of your home Extends the life of the roof shingles Makes your home more attractive to buyers Reduces carbon emissions7. Turnkey solution Element Experts handle everything

FREE SOLAR-FAQS

1.A standard insurance coverageThe insurance provides a minimum coverage of $5 million in commercial general liability and other aspects of damage. Solar panels are under warranty for 25 years.2.Roof repair or re-shingleIn the event thatyou choose to remove the solar system for roof work, Element Experts provides a one-time free removal and re-installation whenusing a qualified roofer.3.BuyoutThe application explainsthe buyout cost of the system during the term. You are able to buy the system out at anytime.The further into the term you are, the cheaper it is to do so.4.Transfer home ownershipThe free solar program will simply be transferred to the new homeowner.The new homeowner will continue to benefit financially from the system during the term.

Application Process

Own a detached home-and pass satellite evaluationFill out application and verify initial design approvalIESO and LDC must approve connection back to the electricity grid-4-6 weeksHome must pass an On-site inspectionCongratulations! You will receive free solar panels

If you do not pass any of these steps in the process, Element Experts will cancel the application at no cost to the applicant.

Initial Design Approval

Invest in Solar

Investing in Solar will Guaranteed you a 9-11% Return on your investment!

The Only risk factor is the Sun!

Verification Checklist

You are not guaranteed to receive a microFIT contract, there is limited availability in each area. If you do not receive a contract, there is no cost to you.Element Experts are not associated with the Government or your utility company, however we provide the Free Solar Program through the Government microFIT program.The program wont increase or decrease your electricity bill during the term.Panels may be placed anywhere on your roof, and electrical equipment will be placed beside your hydrometer.

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