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SOLARIZE
Rhode Island
AQUIDNECK November, 2015 Aquidneck Island Planning Commission
What is Solarize Aquidneck? • •
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Solarize is a rooftop solar group purchasing program Partnership between state agencies, AIPC & Island municipalities Reduce cost of solar installation Increase solar adoption through incentives & outreach Solarize is a proven model used in 46 MA and over 45 CT municipalities
Group Buying Discounts
Limited Time Offer
Reducing cost of rooftop solar
Community Driven Outreach
Competitively Selected Installer
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Partners & Roles • RI Office of Energy Resources: Program Management & Oversight • SmartPower: Marketing & Outreach • AIPC & Municipalities: – Assembled Project Team – Developed Proposal & Marketing Plan – Selected Lead Installers • Newport: Newport Solar • Middletown: RGS Energy • Portsmouth: Direct Energy Solar
– Promote Project Through Press, Email, etc. – Organize & Host Public Workshops SOLARIZE
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Solarize Aquidneck Incentives • Program pricing is 20-30% below market average • Equipment and Labor Warranties • Federal Investment Tax Credit (30%) • Renewable Energy Fund Grant: $1.15/watt up to $10,000 • Net-Metering • Renewable Energy Growth program (Feed-In Tariff): 15yr: $.41/kwH 20yr: $.37/kwH SOLARIZE Rhode Island • Financing available through installers
Tiverton/Little Compton Solarize Experience • $3.50 per installed watt • For typical 5.5 kW system, $19,250 initial installation cost • Renewable Energy Fund subsidy $6,325 • Income Tax Credit $3,878 • Net cost to homeowner $9,047 • Savings approx. $1000/year
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Council Resolutions of Participation: – Newport Passed – Middletown and Portsmouth Scheduled Program is open for registration: www.solarizeRI.com Island-Wide Workshop at CCRI, Thursday Nov. 12, 7 p.m. Local workshops to be scheduled. Solarize Aquidneck team with SmartPower and chosen installers will manage outreach, media, reporting, customer relations and education throughout the campaign. Lead installer for each community may market directly to potential participants. Homeowners can request multiple quotes and can choose to work with any of the three installers. Registration closes Feb. 15. Installations must be completed within one year.
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Thank You! For more information contact: Thomas Ardito, Executive Director Aquidneck Island Planning Commission (401)845-9299
[email protected]
SOLARIZE
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