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1 Solar Energy Options for Florida Presented by: Eco-$mart Homes and Buildings Program

2 An EPA ENERGY STAR Ally Created by Nonprofit Florida House Institute for Sustainable Development (FHI): –Free Eco-$mart Materials Consultation –Distributes / Installs Approved Systems –Provides Energy Efficiency Ratings –Connects to Energy Efficient Mortgages –Educational Seminars for Public and Trades A Portion of Proceeds Benefit Nonprofit (FHI)

3 What Does a Home Really Cost? Sticker Price vs. Monthly Payment StandardEco-$martHome Sticker Price$160,000$165,000 Monthly Mortgage Pmt.$1,064$1,098 Monthly Utility Bill$160$100 Tax Savings$0 ($8) Total Monthly Payment$1224$1190 Positive Cash Flow$0$34

4 Why Do the EPA and Eco-$mart Care About Energy Efficient Homes and Products? The average home produces TWICE the greenhouse gases generated by the average car. Shifting 95% of the market to E NERGY S TAR Homes by 2012 is equal to removing more than 4 million cars from U.S. roads & locking in over $100 billion of increased income !

5 Eco-$mart Solar Energy Systems : Passive Solar Water Heating Saves 70 to 90% of water heating costs No moving parts 10 year mfr. warranty Doubles hot water supply for household Water heating costs stay low as family grows Pollution reduction equal to removing one car from our highways

6 EPA ENERGY STAR 5-Star Home Package »Passive Solar Water Heating »12 SEER Air Conditioning »Sealed Duct System »State-Certified Energy Rating 30 Percent Less Energy Use vs. National Model Energy Code Ten Year Savings: $10,279.00 96 Tons of Air Pollution Other Benefits: Improved Air Quality Added Resale Value Increased Comfort More Hot Water

7 ENERGY STAR MORTGAGES - More Affordability, Buying Power StandardENERGY HomeSTAR Home Housing Price:$160,000$165,000 Qualifying Income:$52,900$50,600 Actual Income:$52,000$52,000 Largest House:$156,600$170,700 Buyer Qualifies?NOYES Based upon 2% mortgage “stretch” for ENERGY STAR loan.

8 Eco-$mart Solar Energy Systems : Solar Pool Heating - Conventional

9 Eco-$mart Solar Energy Systems : Solar Pool Heating - Ground Mount

10 Eco-$mart Solar Energy Systems : Solar Pool Heating - Commercial

11 Eco-$mart Solar Energy Systems : Solar Attic “No Panel”Pool Heating

12 Eco-$mart Solar Energy Systems: Building Integrated Photovoltaics

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14 Eco-$mart Solar Energy Systems: Daylighting Systems

15 What Do I Do Now? 1. Contact Eco-$mart Homes and Buildings Program for a free consultation at 888-329-2705. 2. Choose a builder who is participating in the Eco-$mart and ENERGY STAR Homes programs. 3. Tell your friends and neighbors about these energy, resource and money saving ideas.


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