Summer Solstice SEMINAR Achieving Net Zero Within Your Home Presented By: Solar Energy USA
Who Is Solar Energy USA? GA s largest residential solar company Locations from coast to coast 25+ locations by the end of 2012 Goal: Offices in every state Corporate office: Powered by 100% solar energy Free solar powered EV charging station We share a company Chevy Volt Solar powered parking lot lighting Commercial lighting division based out of Greenville, SC
Introducing Net Zero USA Home improvement division Specializing in energy efficient home improvements designed to dramatically reduce a power bill Efficiency and solar have a synergistic relationship When combined with our affordable solar solutions, our Net Zero improvement line will allow you to completely eliminate your power bill, thus achieving zero energy consumption within your home! Become energy independent and never pay for power again! Too good to be true?
Achieving Net Zero Over 50% of your power goes to heating and cooling Understand your power bill Measured in kwh (kilowatt hours) Charged for every kwh of power that you use Tiered rate - as you use more you get penalized with a higher charge Understand where you lose efficiency Understand your options for improvement Create a plan of attack (we can help)!
Tools For Achieving Net Zero For Energy Reduction/Efficiency Windows Insulation Attic Ventilation Other DIY Improvements For Energy Production/Independence Solar Power Solar Thermal Charging Stations
Energy Reduction - Every Window Is Not Created Equally Number of panes Depth of glass pack Low-E Argon gas Understanding a window label U-factor Solar heat gain coefficient Energy Star rating
Energy Reduction Insulation / Foam In Your Home You ve heard the radio advertisements advertising the newest type of home insulation Spray Foam Insulation is the most innovative, efficient insulation option available Watch this video from the History Channel (first 2 minutes) It s one of the best insulators available.
Why Spray Foam? More efficient than traditional insulation Creates a thermal barrier Shortest payback period and highest return on investment over any other Energy STAR rated product, with average payback occurring in just 18 months!
Energy Reduction Attic Ventilation (An Alternative To Spray Foam) Solar Powered Attic Ventilation is an affordable alternative to Spray Foam Insulation Keep your attic space cool without using any power! The attic fans work in conjunction with your roof openings by pulling in cool air while pushing out hot air Fun Fact: Traditional hard-wired attic fans are no longer allowed in new construction (it has been deemed a fire hazard). 30% Federal tax credit eligible!
Energy Production - How Does Solar Power Work? The solar panels on your home collect energy from the sun in DC form and inverters convert it into AC form You then use the converted AC solar energy as power within your home Solar power that is generated but not used within the home is sent back into the power grid at a credit A second type of solar is called solar thermal or solar water heating Solar Thermal uses a rooftop collector connected to a series of tubes that go into your water heater and give you free hot water warmed by the sun
Energy Production - Will The Power Company Really Pay Me? Yes. We generate 100% of our own SOLAR power at our HQ in Alpharetta. Sawnee EMC really pays us for our overproduction:
How Many Panels Do I Need? That is the million dollar question! Major factors: How much energy do you use? How many panels can fit on your roof? Average solar install has a 6 year payback! What are your plans for making your home more efficient? Efficiency is normally more cost effective than solar and should be a part of the equation Our warranty is 25 years, system life is 40+ years! BUT right now tax credits cover 65% of the total cost of going solar These credits will run out soon!
Energy Independence - Charging Stations And Solar Powered Cars It may sound futuristic, but solar powered cars are already becoming popular We share a company Chevy Volt and recharge it with the solar panels that are currently generating power above your head We drive in excess of 500 miles each week for FREE using no gasoline in our solar powered car Most auto manufacturers are planning plugin models, from the $22,000 Mitsubishi imiev to the $40,000 Ford Focus EV With EV charging stations your garage becomes the fuel station! Fun Fact: One of our solar customers in Marietta has FIVE EVs!
Our First Net Zero Customer Lives Right Down The Road First installed solar thermal in 2010 Installed 8 solar panels in 2011 Installed 8 more solar panels in 2012 along with new energy efficient windows to bring her power bill down to Net Zero Lives in Roswell, GA 16 Panels 3.76 kw 30 Tube Solar Thermal Collector 80 Gallon Solar Thermal Tank Fun Fact: This homeowner disconnects from her gas service during spring and summer months
Net Zero Customer Adam B. Installed 22 solar panels in 2011 to bring power bill down to Net Zero Lives in Cumming, GA 22 Panels 5.17 kw Fun Fact: This homeowner was paid a $1,500 dollar cash incentive from Sawnee EMC days after the solar install was verified
What About My HOA? - Solar Customer Vince H. Installed solar panels in 2011 after talking with HOA about rewriting bylaws to allow solar Lives in Cumming, GA in the Polo Country Club 22 Panels 7.05 kw Fun Fact: This homeowner was featured in an AJC article about HOA solar allowances and restrictions
Questions? We will help you understand your power bill today! We are happy to schedule a time to come to your home and conduct a FREE energy inspection! We will help you develop a plan for achieving Net Zero within your home! We want to help you become energy independent (we are a solar company, after all)!