Solar Works in Oregon!

Yes, yes, yes. The Willamette Valley gets as much sun annually as the national average. In fact, the Willamette Valley has similar climate and same latitude to Germany , which is the fastest growing major PV market in the world in 2005. In 2005, Germany installed 837 Megawatts of PV.  

Rainy days do not stop a solar electric system from working. Yes, the system will produce less power on rainy days, but since most solar systems supplement power from the utility, a rainy day will not stop you from using your appliances. 

Oregon ’s sunnier locations are especially well suited for solar because of our relatively dry and cooler climate.

Residential Investment  

Solar Energy is an investment opportunity:

  - Cash Incentive

  - Tax Credits

  - Increase Property Value

  - Reduce your Electricity Bill

  - 25 year solar panel warranty, expected 30 to 40 year life

  - Reduce your Greenhouse Gas Emissions

  - Oregon Rebates and Tax Credits 

Energy trust (rebates) www.energytrust.org

Residential example

A 2.0 kW residential system is a “sweet spot” for Oregon incentives. 

2.0 kW System Example

By taking advantage of these incentives, you earn a 71% discount and spend your tax dollars investing a system that you know benefits the world and your

Commercial Investment  

Commercial example

  35 kW Pacific Power Example

More Incentives     

  - For incentive information go to www.energytrust.org

  - Modules Warranty 25 years

  - Inverter Warranty 10 years

  - Install Warranty 2 years

  - Excellent Service

Contractor / Developer  

Solar Summit collaborates with Developer, Builder, Contractors and Architects to build an independent energy future.  Solar electricity is a great investment for our environment, our pocket book, and America ’s independence from foreign energy sources. 

Questions:

1. Are there any rebates and incentives for installation of  solar electric for residential and commercial?

Solar energy is a fast growing industry and every consumer wants low utility bills.

As an investor you will distinguish your properties in the marketplace! 

2. How can I get involved with solar electric?

Solar Summit will collaborate with you and work with your clients to produce clean, renewable energy. This is your opportunity to get points for LEED certification. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environment Design) certification is the recognized standard for measuring building sustainability. Achieving LEED certification is the best way for you to demonstrate that your building project is truly "green. The LEED green building rating system -- developed and administered by the U.S. Green Building Council, a Washington D.C.-based, nonprofit coalition of building industry leaders -- is designed to promote design and construction practices that increase profitability while reducing the negative environmental impacts of buildings and improving occupant health and well-being.

To find out about LEED, go to http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CategoryID=19 .

3.  Why collaborate with Solar Summit ?

Solar Summit ’s experienced personnel provides:

  - Site analysis .

  - Load Analysis .

  - Solar System engineering .

  - Completion of rebate and tax credit paperwork .

  - Permit drawings .

  - Our experience in installation makes your work go smoothly.

Be apart of the team: Contact Solar Summit 866-827-6527 and ask for a Contractor Coordinator .

Where does my electricity come from?

Where do you get your energy from?

http://www.epa.gov/cleanenergy/powpro/screen1.html

Oregon 2003 energy consumption:

http://oregon.gov/ENERGY/docs/EnergyPlan05.pdf

Energy sources vary throughout the state.  In some areas as much as 80% of the electricity is generated from coal and in others 80% is generated from hydro sources.

Install a Solar Electric System on your home or business and increase the percentage of local, clean, renewable energy generated in Oregon .

Links

Energy Trust works with Oregon Public Utility Commission (OPUC) - Rebates

www.energytrust.org

Oregon Solar Energy Industries Association

www.oregonseia.org

Corvallis , Oregon community group is getting solar on schools and public buildings.

www.solarcreek.org

Corvallis Named West Coast’s First Green Power Community

http://www.pacificpower.net/Article/Article64507.html

Consumer Power:

http://www.cpi.coop/rebates/pv_solar.php

Pacific Power:

http://www.pacificpower.net/Homepage/Homepage58962.html

PGE:

http://www.pge.com/rebates/

Energy Information Administration- Energy Statistics from the United States Government

http://www.eia.doe.gov/

Where do you get your energy from?

http://www.epa.gov/cleanenergy/powpro/screen1.html

Germany Facts: 

http://www.solarbuzz.com/FastFactsGermany.htm 

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