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Solar Options. The “Greening” of Local Communities. The Buzz. Global Warming. Renewable Energy. Go Green. Conservation. Energy Efficiency. Efficient energy use , sometimes simply called energy efficiency , is using less energy to provide the same level of energy service. System. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Solar OptionsThe “Greening” of Local Communities
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•Replace Light Bulbs •Save Water
•Adjust Your Thermostat •Unplug Electronics
•Buy Energy Efficient Appliances •Find and Seal Leaks
•Adjust Your Water Heater •Be Smart About Lighting
•Keep Cool With Ceiling Fans •Wash Clothes in Cold Water
•Power Down Your Computer •Load Up Your Dishwasher
•Maintain Your Clothes Dryer •Use Passive Solar
Conservation
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Energy Efficiency
Energy In
System
Energy outProcess
Loss
Efficient energy use, sometimes simply called energy efficiency, is using less energy to provide the same level of energy service.
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Energy Efficiency
Energy In
System
Energy out
Efficiency
Efficiency
Process
Loss
Think of Energy efficiency as the glue that holds the energy together
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Energy EfficiencyExamples
Energy Star Products
Insulation
CFL lighting
Skylights and light tubes
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Passive Solar
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Solar OptionsThe “Greening” of Local Communities
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Solar Initiatives
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Solar Pool Heating
Solar pool heaters work in partnership with your pool's filter pump to efficiently heat thousands of gallons of water in the pool.
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Savings With SolarPool Heating
Based on a 900 square foot pool and an approximate installation cost of $14,000
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Payback / Return
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Solar Water Heating
Integrated Collector System
A simple system that requires no pumps or controls for operation. It combines a water storage tank and the solar collector in one unit.
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Solar Water Heating Thermosiphon System
These collect heat from the sun and transfer it to your water through a natural process, relying on the simple principle that hot water rises and cold water sinks.
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Solar Water Heating
Active Direct System
Open loop active systems heat the water supply directly.
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Solar Water Heating Active Closed System
These use a separate fluid that transfers heat to the water through a heat exchanger.
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Tax Incentives30% Federal Tax Credit
orOptional Tax Grant for Business
plusDepreciation Allowance
plusSolar Systems are
EXEMPTFrom Property Tax Assessment!
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PhotovoltaicsA solar electric system consists of an array of solar electric panels, an inverter and a computerized solid-state controller. The solar electric panels generate DC electricity directly from sunlight. The inverter coverts the DC electricity produced by the panels to AC electricity. The computerized controller regulates the system and directs your extra power back to the utility grid.
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Photovoltaics
Photovoltaic (PV) cells are made of special materials called semiconductors such as silicon, which is currently the most commonly used.
When light strikes the cell, a certain portion of it is absorbed within the semiconductor material. This means that the energy of the absorbed light is transferred to the semiconductor.
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Photovoltaics
When the sun hits the cell, it excites electrons in the B area and they migrate to the A area. The electron flow provides the current, and the cell's electric field causes a voltage. With both current and voltage, we have power, which is the product of the two.
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Cash Rebates!
PG&E rebate level currently at:
$1.55 per watt Residential
1.20 per watt Commercial
HOAs and other non-profits get a larger rebate:
$2.30 per watt Hedge against ever escalating energy costs
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Tax Incentives30% Federal Tax Credit
orOptional Tax Grant for Business
plusDepreciation Allowance
plusSolar Systems are
EXEMPTFrom Property Tax Assessment!
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The Green of going Green
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The Benefits• Go Green – Become a Leader
• Develop a Sustainable Energy Program
• Reduce Costs, Increase Efficiency
Recommendations• Feasibility Study of Financing Options
• Develop Solar Plans For Communities
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About Suntrek
• Established 1991
• Over 20,000 solar installations
• The “Power of Three”
• Creative, experienced and focused