Renewable Energy Non-Profit Summit. Connie Lindholm Jessica Thibodo-Johnson Terri Eggleson

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1 Renewable Energy Non-Profit Summit Connie Lindholm Jessica Thibodo-Johnson Terri Eggleson

2 Renewable Energy Development Non-profit grant programs for both electric generating renewable technologies and solar thermal are part of a larger RED program that is helping provide for a more sustainable future. 2

3 Renewable Energy Grants/Incentives Incentives for Non-Profits for customer owned renewable energy generating facility, $10,000 to $100,000 Feasibility Study Grants for Business Customers and Non-Profits to study options for an onsite renewable energy generating facility Scholarships to Attend Renewable Energy Conferences (Non-profits working in RE or related fields are eligible) Education Programs to Increase Renewable Energy Awareness in Schools and the Community Solar Electric and Solar Thermal Seminars/Training Solar Thermal Incentive for Non-Profits 3

4 Customer Owned Generation Activities Direct Financial Incentives for Non-Profits Up to $100,000 to selected customer-owned renewable energy projects. Ownership by a not-forprofit organization, not-forprofit educational/academic institution, or unit of government. Projects need to include a strong and clearly-identified outreach and educational component! Building integrated photovoltaics: Schlitz Audubon Nature Center in Bayside (10 kilowatts of power) 4

5 Customer Owned Generation Activities Incentives shall not exceed 50% of total installed project cost less any federal or state government incentive or credit and less any Focus on Energy funding. Example Installed cost $120,000 FOE incentive $35,000 Project Cost $85,000 We Incentive $42,500 and Non-profit s cost = $42, grant applications received since 2006; 85% accepted. 5

6 Financing matching share Sometimes a stopping point for applicant Think outside of the box Sell a solar cell Green champion on board or in organization Special events such a walk for solar energy Targeted fundraising campaign 6

7 Consider other financing options In packet is list of Community Development Financial Institutions May lend for equipment and payment can be made from net metering savings Other ideas? Pay for renewables from savings achieved through energy efficiency methods (check out EE program table) 7

8 Steps to a successful grant application 1. Visit We Energies website and read the information provided: 2. Obtain a site assessment: Focus on Energy will pay 50% of the cost. Follow the link to apply & to receive a list of certified site assessors. However, to get the 50% off, the customer must go through Focus on Energy. Site-Assessment.aspx or call Information from the site assessment will be used in the We Energies grant applications. Go back to the We Energies website and fill out the application, with supporting materials: 8

9 Steps continued 4. Two quotations or estimates from certified installers will also be needed for the We Energies grant application. Sometimes the installer can do the quote from the site assessment. Focus on Energy has a list of certified installers The remaining grant application deadlines for this year are no later than noon on 9/30 or 12/5. There are also five dates for 2009 listed on our website. 9

10 Solar Thermal Program Direct Financial Incentives for Non-Profits Ownership by a not-for-profit organization, not-for-profit educational/academic institution, or unit of government. Dollar-for-dollar match of the Focus on Energy Solar Water-Heating System Cash-back Reward Program or the Solar Water-Heating Implementation Grant for larger systems. Must be a We Energies electric customer, but can supplement gas or electric water heating systems. 10

11 Solar Thermal Program Direct Financial Incentives for Non-Profits Follows the Focus on Energy program requirements System requirements = SRCC OG- 300 rating Based on reward factor FOE uses RETScreen modeling Annual THERMAL ENERGY DISPLACED by system REWARD FACTOR ($ per therm) Maximum Project Cost Share Maximum Reward Non-profit 501(c)3 or Government $15 - $25 per therm = 35% OR up to $50,

12 Solar Thermal Program Cash example (all estimates): 10 flat panel collector system Installed cost - $50,000 FOE Incentive $13,500 We Incentive $13,500 (match of FOE) Non-profits cost $23,000 Savings 900 therms/year at $1.25 = $1,125 12

13 Seminars & Scholarships So 13

14 Questions? Direct Financial Incentives for Electric Generating Projects (solar electric pv, wind turbines, biomass, hydroelectric) Contact Connie Lindholm at (414) Solar Thermal (Hot Water) Matching Grants with Focus on Energy Projects Contact Jessica Thibodo-Johnson (414) Seminars & Scholarships Terri Eggleson (414)

15 Renewable Energy Programs how to find out more 15

16 THANKS! LEARN MORE: Renewable Energy: Energy Efficiency: 16