Welcome! NOTE: For Audio please call into: Conference number: Conference ID: # October 17, 2012

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1 Welcome! Solar for Small and Rural San Joaquin Valley Jurisdictions October 17, 2012 NOTE: For Audio please call into: Conference number: Conference ID: # Page 1

2 Welcome! join audio ask questions enter name (1 st row) Page 2

3 Agenda Welcome and Introductions- 5 minutes SSTI Summary 10 minutes Valley Solar Market Potential/Economic Benefits - 10 minutes Optimizing Your Solar Potential - 10 minutes Cities of Mendota and San Joaquin Perspectives - 15 minutes Implications for Small/Rural Communities - 10 minutes Group Discussion- 20 minutes Wrap-up - 5 minutes Page 3

4 About Strategic Energy Innovations Strategic Energy Innovations is committed to actions that sustain our planet. We re a certified green business, community-based nonprofit organization Committed to empowering under-served markets ² Schools, colleges and universities ² Local governments ² Small and rural communities ² Affordable housing providers and residents ² Small businesses» to embrace a climate-friendly future through green building, clean energy, resource efficiency and support of a local and qualified green workforce. On the phone: Stephen Miller and Paul Johnson Page 4

5 About Optony Optony develops and deploys solar best practices across the entire solar project lifecycle for government agencies, schools and commercial organizations. Working with clients across all phases of solar projects creates deep insight into true performance drivers which is used to reduce costs and improve performance at any stage in the process. System Optimization Project Management Program Management Maximum Solar Benefit Procurement Management Feasibility Assessment Page 5 On the phone: Thomas Yurysta, Project Manager Optony's consulting service is a must-have for any organization considering an investment in solar. Based on Optony s comprehensive analysis and recommendations, we now have a low-risk, high-return solar strategy.

6 National Rooftop Solar Challenge Reducing the Cost of Solar Municipal Focus Areas: Permitting Process Planning & Zoning Regulations Shared Focus Areas: Finance Options Market Development Programs State & Utility Focus Areas: Interconnection Process Interconnection Standards Net metering Standards Page 6

7 Broad Support for Solar Power Industry growth at over 100% per year Page 7

8 Southwest Solar Transformation Initiative (4) States, (40) Municipalities, (15) Utilities, (15) Partners Page 8

9 San Joaquin Valley (14) Municipalities (3) Regional Partners See California participants at Page 9

10 Page 10 Market Potential and Economic Benefits

11 Solar Roadmap Platform Your guide to global best practices Page 11

12 Solar Roadmap Framework Resource Library 220 documents, 100 organiza5ons Tools, Templates, Case Studies 240 targeted resources Roadmap Goals 81 a:ributes, 7 focus areas SSTI Support and Training Webinars, on- site training Customized Roadmap Impact Assessment & Recogni>on Page 12

13 Sample Solar Roadmap See California participants at Page 13

14 Page 14 Sample Solar Roadmap

15 Page 15 Sample Solar Roadmap

16 Sampling of Solar Roadmap Recommendations Recommendations to jurisdictions fall into 4 categories. u Permitting v Allow solar specific application for smaller projects. v Make permits and inspections transparent by posting the process, schedule and fees online. u Planning and Zoning v Encourage solar through the General Plan and select codes and ordinances. Page 16

17 Key Recommendations (continued) u Financing and Valuing Solar v Publicize affordable solar loans, rebates and valuation tools to businesses and residents. u Solar Market Development v Convene initial meeting of residents and businesses on avenues for solar aggregation. Page 17

18 Comments from SSTI Cities: Mendota and San Joaquin City of Mendota SSTI lead: Matt Flood, City Clerk City of San Joaquin SSTI lead: Cruz Ramos, City Manager Page 18

19 Implications for Valley Small & Rural Communities Explore resources on Consult with SSTI peer cities and consider areas to streamline/ standardize solar market development. Let us know if you have questions or would like to be involved for a future solar roadmap cohort! Page 19

20 Implications for Valley Small & Rural Communities Energy Efficient Appliances Cost Energy Savings Water Savings Payback Rebates Payback TWith Rebate Product Standard Efficient % $ / yr % $ / yr yr $ Yr Clothes Washer $350 $ % $55 50% $15 2 $125 from PG&E for CEE Tier Window air conditioner $119 $159 10% $ Sources: Home Depot, PG&E, Energy Star Page 20

21 Implications for Valley Small & Rural Communities Residential Payback for Solar Electricity Residential solar photovoltaic (electric) has a longer payback that can be reduced through rebates. In the San Joaquin Valley, a typical (3-4 kw) residential solar system can supply 50-75% of a home s annual electricity needs (even more for highly efficient homes.) Costs and payback can be greatly reduced through a variety of sources (see SolarRoadmap.com for listing!) Source: NREL IMBY Page 21

22 Valley Solar Workshop Participate in our solar workshops this December! v Strategies for fostering solar-friendly communities. v Tools and updates for regional solar installers. v Streamlining solar permitting and inspections. v Affordable solar financing programs for homes and businesses. v Innovative strategies for aggregating solar interest. Page 22

23 Group Discussion u Questions and clarifications u Working across Valley cities to leverage solar for the region u Ideas for optimizing solar for smaller and rural jurisdictions u SSTI team next steps Page 23

24 Thank you! Contacts: Page 24