1. Your local solar company with a national presence
Solarize Granby
Solar Workshop
April 5, 2017

2. Outline About RGS Energy How Solar Works Net Metering
Understanding your electricity bill
What makes a good site
Orientation
Solar access
Solar Incentives – State and Federal
Purchase vs. Loan
Dividend
CT Green Bank
Sample savings plan
Community Solarize Programs are great opportunities

3. About RGS Energy
RGS Energy is a nationwide leader of turnkey solar energy solutions for residential and small commercial customers
We have installed 25,000+ solar energy systems, totaling more than 260 megawatts of clean energy, since 1978
Majority of materials are compliant with American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and newest electrical codes
Our East Coast solar history dates back to 1981 with the founding of SolarWrights
10,000 SqFt warehouse in Bloomfield, CT serving as our East Coast Headquarters
The East Coast makes up the majority of our business
Corporate HQ in Denver, Colorado, with ~170 employees across the U.S. 3

4. We Know How to Install Solar
39 Years in Sustainability
Safety and quality are core values
OSHA certified
Hire Licensed electricians
NABCEP certifications
Hold all general contractor licenses
We offer
Top tier manufacturers
25 Year equipment warrantees
10 and 20 year workmanship warranty

5. Our Turnkey Customer Solar Solution: Designed for energy savings
RGS Customer
System
Design
Construction
Planning
Customer
Financing
Assistance
Installation
Utility
Interconnection
Warranty
& Service

6. How Solar Works A solar system at work
Turning the Sun’s Energy Into Usable Power
Change to micro inverter system?

7. What is Net Metering
Net Metering: surplus power produced from your home’s solar system is transferred to the utility grid, offsetting the cost of power later drawn from their utility.
Essentially using the utility as “battery storage”

8. Rising Utility Rates
State of CT residential rate tariffs have increased avg. of 5.7% annual escalation rate since 2001
Data Source:
Energy Information Administration. “Electricity Data Browser”

9. Understanding your Electric Bill
Utility charges = (#KWH x Gen.) + (#kWH x Del.) + Cust Srvc Chrg
PRE solar charges
Generation Srvc Chrg $0.00
Solar production eliminates Generation & Delivery charges, KWH credits
Carry Fwd
POST solar savings

10. What Makes a Good Solar Site
Buildings with south-facing roofs are best - usually have more access to sunlight. However, roofs facing east or west can be used as well
The location should be largely unshaded by trees or rooftop obstructions like chimneys.
The roof should be in good condition and not in need of replacement in the near future.

11. Solar Incentives State Solar Incentives Federal Tax Credit
From Connecticut Green Bank: $0.487 / watt < 10 kw system. $0.40 per watt > 10 kw - 20 kw.
Systems with a calculated “design factor” greater than or equal to 75% will receive the full incentive amount. Systems with a calculated “design factor” less than 75% will receive an incentive discounted according to calculated design factor.
A taxpayer may claim a credit of 30% of qualified expenditures for a system that serves a dwelling unit located in the United States that is owned and used as a residence.
If the tax credit exceeds tax liability, the excess amount may be carried forward to the succeeding taxable year.
We recommend consulting your tax professional to determine eligibility.
Federal Tax Credit

12. Does Financing Make Sense For You?
Cash Purchase
Many customers choose to pay for their solar system with cash, but now there are many financing options available to make solar affordable.
Dividend – EmpowerLoan
The EmpowerLoan is a low-cost loan product that maximizes the financial benefits of our customers. The EmpowerLoan combines system performance guarantees with extended workmanship warrantees and cost savings with the financial upside of owning your system
CT Green Bank – Smart-E Loan
Provides a financing option through local banks and credit unions, with flexible terms that let you choose the repayment schedule that’s best for you. For a limited time, special smart energy bundles are available with rates as low as 2.99% for 10 years. This Smart-E bundle is for projects that combine solar with other energy efficiency projects for homes.
The decision about how to finance your solar PV system depends on your particular financial goals. Because everyone’s goals are different, the “right” financing option is different for each person. They all make going solar easy and affordable

13. Sample Savings Plan

14. Sample Savings Plan (cont.)

15. Sample Savings Plan (cont.)

16. Installation Process - Assessment of energy usage and solar goals
Phase 1 – Proposal to Sign-up
- Assessment of energy usage and solar goals
- Preliminary Site Assessment
- Credit verification (if applicable)
- Sign Solar Agreement
Phase 2 – Sign-up to Installation
- Full Site assessment - Final System Design - RGS applies for building permits and utility interconnection
- Applications are reviewed & approved
- Installation scheduled
Phase 3 – Installation to PTO
- System is installed and tested - City inspector signs off on system
- Installer closes out installation paperwork - Utility grants final Permission to Operate (PTO)
Phase 4 – Post PTO
- System is turned on
- Monitoring is set up
- Warranty period begins

17. Community Solarize Programs A great opportunity
Solarize CT offers homeowners:
Community-selected, certified local solar installers that you can trust
High quality equipment at reduced pricing
Special community pricing
Ownership model where you keep 30% federal tax credit and state rebate
Town-supported outreach with local volunteers
Insulation from ever-increasing energy costs
Low risk, high rate of return on your investment
Free, no-obligation solar site assessment

18. Solarize Granby Website
solarizect.com/our-towns/granby/
Solarize Granby website, showing you:
Advantages of solar power
Advantages of Solarize CT
Upcoming Solarize Events
Frequently Asked Questions
Personalized service; in-person and over the phone solar consultations
Experienced on the ground sales professionals
State of the art call center