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Solar for Schools – Preparing for our Energy Future Texas Energy Center / Education Services Center Presenter Rusty Speed, LEED AP, NABCEP Certified PV Technical Sales Professional October 8, 2013

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Solar for Schools – Preparing for our Energy Future

Texas Energy Center / Education Services Center

Presenter

Rusty Speed, LEED AP, NABCEP Certified PV Technical Sales Professional

October 8, 2013

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Presentation Outline

I. About Axium SolarII. How Solar Energy Systems WorkIII. Solar – Past, Present, and the FutureIV. Challenges for Solar in SchoolsV. Solar EconomicsVI. Reasons for Solar in SchoolsVII. Funding Sources for Schools VIII. Case StudiesIX. Steps to a Successful Project

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About Axium Solar

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I. About Axium Solar

• Texas based renewable energy Engineering, Procurement, & Construction company

• Specializes in the design and installation of grid connected solar electric systems for both commercial and residential clients

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I. About Axium Solar• Experienced

– Over 5,000 kilowatts distributed solar generation• Proven

– Conducting business for 26 years as a specialty, low voltage electrical & building automation system contractor

– Installing renewable energy since 2008• Knowledgeable

– NABCEP Certified PV installers– Master Electricians– LEED Accredited Professionals– NABCEP Certified PV Technical Sales Professionals

• Flexible– Procurement methods: competitive sealed proposal, design 

build, cooperative purchasing– Texas Small Business: NCTRCA, HUB, SCTRCA

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Axium Solar Project References

Education• University of Texas Dallas – 227 kW• Texas Christian University – 2 kW• University of North Texas Net Zero 

Building – 5 kW• NE Texas Community College ‐ 81 kW• Southern Methodist Univ. ‐ 15 kW• Greenville ISD ‐ 25 kW• Bridgeport ISD  ‐ 172 kW• Richardson ISD  ‐ 5 kW• Keller ISD – 17 kW• Garland ISD – 5 kW• Cy‐Fair ISD – 1.5 kW

Federal• Ft. Worth Fed Center  ‐ 552 kW

• Ft. Hood/Liberty Village – 684 kW

• Ft. Sill THAAD – 101 kW

• Ft. Sill Mission Command Training Center – 131 kW

• GSA Thornberry ‐ 105 kW• GSA Fritz Lanham ‐ 11 kW• GSA  JJ Pickle  ‐ 28 kW• Austin IRS ‐ 171 kW• Dallas IRS ‐ 99 kW

• Ft. Bliss Company Operations Facilities – 9 kW

• NAVFAC  MCAS New River Hangar –51 kW

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Axium Solar Projects

Commercial• Parkland Hospital – 31kW• Cisco Systems ‐ 102 kW• Weir SPM – 47 kW• Merritt Senior Village – 46 kW• Oncor  Electric Delivery – 42 kW• Landmark Bank ‐ 7 kW• General Datatech ‐ 102 kW• Automated Controls ‐ 11 kW• American Electric Power – 10 kW• United Cooperative Services – 6 

kW

Municipal• City of San Antonio – 23 kW• City  of Duncanville ‐ 185 kW• City of Grand Prairie – 162 kW

• City of Bedford ‐ 251 kW

• City of Plano ‐ 45 kW

• City of Abilene ‐ 22 kW

• City of Cedar Hill ‐ 152 kW

• City of Dallas – 9 kW

• Town of Little Elm ‐ 129 kW

• City of Harlingen – 74 kW

• City of Richardson – 22 kW

• City of Carrollton – 61 kW• City of Houston HAS – 85 kW• City of Schertz ‐ 74 kW

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II. How Solar PV Works

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II. How Solar PV Works

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II. How Solar PV Works

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III. Solar… Past, Present, and the Future

Past• ~35 year old technology, 

used by NASA for satellites and space exploration

• $76.67/Watt in 1977 (solar module cost)

• $8,000 per kilowatt in 2008 (turnkey system cost)

Present• Used to reduce energy 

consumption from utilities within building

• $.77 cents per Watt in 2013 (solar module cost)

• $3,500 per kilo‐Watt in 2013 (turnkey system cost)

The Future…Very Bright for Solar

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III. Solar… Past, Present, and the Future

The Future is Bright!  Why?

1. Lower System Cost + Higher Energy Costs = Acceptable Payback Periods and Larger Operating Cost Reduction

2. Projected turnkey install cost to be less than $2,000 per kW by 2016 (DOD Sun Shot Initiative) 

3. Desire for… 1. Energy diversification2. Energy security3. Reduced emissions

4. Other Factors 1. Increasing demand2. The growing Texas population3. Lack of financing for traditional power plants 

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IV. Challenges for Solar in Schools

1. Economics – payback periods2. Texas Electric Metering Laws

1. Fair compensation for excess energy2. School Days – holidays, spring break, summer

3. Budget Constraints4. Competition for funds, money for the 

things that matter…. The classroom

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V.  Solar EconomicsToday

• Using today’s costs, electric rates, and available incentive programs

• Simple Payback (Years)• 16 – 18 Years with no incentive

• 4 – 8 Years, Private Entity with Current Available Incentives

Schools• 11 – 14 years, Public Entity with Utility Incentive

• 4 – 6 years, Public Entity with Grant Funds

• Today…Longer than Desired Paybacks, but there are still reasons for Solar.

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VI. Reason for Solar in Schools

1. First and foremost….  The future of renewable energy is IN the classroom!

2. Educating students, parents, and the public is our first priority.

3. Reduced operating costs4. Fixed element to operating expenses 5. Teach, Teach, Teach… Demonstration systems at each 

school to promote renewable energy learning.

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VII. Funding Sources for Texas Schools

Future ‐ Texas Legislation Opportunity HB 3214 Relating to the creation of an incentive program for solar and wind‐powered distributed electric generation for public school property.

Funding Through1. Electric Bill Fees 2. Gifts/Grants3. Investment/Interest Income

Other Funding Sources & Procurement Methods1. Grants – SECO, DOE, REAP2. New Construction Projects3. Performance Contracting through energy efficiency4. Power Purchase Agreements – more to come on PPAs5. LEED for Schools or other green building certification

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VIII. Case StudiesBridgeport ISD High School

• 170 kWdc• Ballasted on the Roof• 236,000 kWh per year• $25,000 per year in utility savings• $700,000 + utility savings over time• 10% Offset of Energy Consumption• Funding

– 80/20 SECO DOE Grant

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VIII. Case StudiesBridgeport ISD High School

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VIII. Case StudiesBridgeport ISD High School

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• LEED Silver Certified Building– Energy Atmosphere Credit #2 – Onsite Renewable Energy

• 19.09 kWdc• Canopy & Roof Ballasted• 27,000 kWh per year• Funding

– Canopy within new construction budget– Roof Ballasted System via SECO grant

VIII. Case StudiesKeller ISD Ridgeview Elementary School

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VIII. Case StudiesKeller ISD Ridgeview Elementary School

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VIII. Case StudiesKeller ISD Ridgeview Elementary School

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Education / Demonstration Purpose1.5 kWdcPole Mounted2,100 kWh per yearTXU Solar Academy Grant

VIII. Case StudiesCy‐Fair ISD Salyards Middle School

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VIII. Case StudiesCy‐Fair ISD Salyards Middle School

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VIII. Case StudiesCy‐Fair ISD Salyards Middle School

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IX. Keys to a Successful Project

1. Define Goals, Expectations2. Assemble the Right Project Team 3.  Coordinate4.  Execute

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IX. Keys to a Successful Project

For more information on Solar and other Texas Legislature activity, please visit 

www.axiumsolar.com

www.treia.org

Or contact me, Rusty Speed @ 855‐633‐8680

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Thank you 

The Axium Solar Team looks forward to working with you on upcoming renewable

energy projects.