Community Solar Bringing Solar to the People By Joe Deets Community Solar Solutions, Inc. January 13, 2014.

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Presentation transcript:

Community Solar Bringing Solar to the People By Joe Deets Community Solar Solutions, Inc. January 13, 2014

What is Community Solar? Why do it? Community Solar growth in WA Challenges Experienced Why keep doing it? Q & A

24 Community solar participants Solar Energy Project RE Production Incentives COBI PSE Site- Lease Agreement Net-metering Agreement Project Administrator Community Solar Solutions (CSS) Community Solar Solutions (CSS)

Community conversation initiated in 2005 WA Community Solar bill passed into law in 2009 Negotiation with local government ~ 24 months Financing: 6 months, 24 community members investors Total project size: 71kW at < $500K Installation: 3 weeks

Allows for a far greater number of people to go solar, by lowering multiple barriers: Poor site Ownership issues Time Aesthetics Financial barrier

Total 3 Projects 8 Projects 10 Projects 3 Projects 24 Projects 1,045+ participants! 131.2kW kW 223.7kW 73.4 kW kW From: WSU Energy Program

With just 24 projects, Community Solar has over 20% of the number of participants of residential and commercial installations in WA (5,030). Solar to the People!

The Legislation and its Rules Securities laws compliance IRS’ rules compliance Unrealistic expectations

Of hundreds of thousands of solar users in WA. Who demand a more responsible energy policy, leading to a cleaner environment, stronger economy and more resilient communities. Community Solar is a valuable tool to keep in WA’s solar toolbox.

Joe Deets, , Thank you!