SOLAR vs. PG&E OVERVIEW OF TOPICS Last 15 years of PG&E rates. Solar/PG&E rates. PPA: Pros and Cons. Benefits of going Solar/Rebates Shade structures & locations. Questions and answers

PPA: Pros and Cons Key Elements Customer pays only for electricity that is generated Fixed pricing with escalator rate over term of PPA Third party owns assets and retains title to equipment Agreement with customer will typically range from 20 to 25 years. (PLESD would only be 20 yrs.) Benefits No upfront costs, no capital outlay required by customer No long term Operations and Maintenance costs and responsibilities covered by system owner Opportunity to structure an early buy-out option Disadvantages Commitment to long-term contract

PAST 15 YEAR RATES FOR PLESD

PG&E vs. Solar Rates

2009/2010 ELECTRIC BILL Winter Usage- kwh/479,587 $ 71,938 Summer Usage- kwh/573,899 $ 114,779 Total 2009/2010 $ 186,717 With solar Solar – 80 % produced = 96.6 % $ 168,557 We still own PG&E = 3.4 % about $ 7,163 Savings the first year $ 10,997

SHADE STRUCTURES AND LOCATIONS

BENEFITS OF GOING SOLAR Knowing our rates for the next 20 years. Approximately $40,000 dollars in rebates every year for the next 5 years from PG&E. Total of $200,000. Shade structures at all sites at no additional cost. Kwh credit – 1 kw produced we get 1.2 kw credit. If PG&E rates continues their 5% avg. increase. After 20 Years the payment to Conergy is eliminated and now PG&E is reduced by 85%. Total Estimated net savings over 30 year expected life is over $6.5 Million!

Conclusion! $2,400,000 project (No Cost) 20 year warranty (No Cost) Shade structures (No Cost) How many school districts can claim their schools generate 95% of their own energy Everything is still negotiable at this time. The money that is currently going to PG&E could be invested into our own school district. 85% off the grid in 20 years. Helping to save the environment 1 school district at a time! The bottom line is the money we are paying PG&E is going to what?

Recommendations I am recommending we move forward with this contract on the next board meeting. This is just an update, I am not asking for any votes. Please me or call me if you have any other questions or info needed before next board meeting.