Solar Works in St. Cloud meeting

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1 Solar Works in St. Cloud meeting

2 Company History Located in Alexandria, MN, Solar Skies Mfg., LLC was established in 2006 to manufacture solar thermal collectors for commercial and residential use. Solar Skies actually began in 2003, when local entrepreneur and CEO of Solar Skies, Randy Hagen, developed, manufactured, and sold a solar powered device for ventilating aircraft. With his growing interest in solar and the demand for cost-effective renewable energy products on the rise, Randy was convinced that more people would realize the economic advantages of solar power systems. Over the last two years we have expanded our offerings to include tanks, pumps, controllers and complete balance of system components. Aiding in our sales efforts, Solar Skies has partnered with a growing network of dealers and distributors throughout the U.S. and now into Canada. Together, we have expanded the solar business, education, and the awareness for the need of alternative energy resources.

3 Solar Skies MFG is the Midwest s Leading manufacturer of Solar Thermal Collectors Solar Skies is located in Alexandria Minnesota Solar Skies is entering its 6 th year of manufacturing Solar Skies sells product throughout the US Solar Skies collectors have recently been approved in Canada Solar Skies manufactures high quality, SRCC Rated Collectors

4 Solar Skies Flat Plate Collector The Solar Thermal Collector is Solar Skies Main Product

5 We have continued to enhance our main product line and now support our collectors with a complete lineup of our own tanks and full systems

6 The principal function of our collectors and tanks are to take the energy from the sun and convert them into useable BTUs

7 Residential: A family of four requires two 4 x 8 collectors and one 80 gallon solar tank. Commercial: A commercial application is similar to a residential application, just utilizing more collectors and larger tanks.

8 Solar thermal is a proven technology US solar hot water patent 1891-Clarence Kemp

9 YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! About 20 Billion dollars leave the state every year in the form of payment for energy. That s money that could be spent in Minnesota to create new jobs and improve wages for current jobs. There isn t one big 20 billion dollar check written. This happens through small everyday expenditures by people just like you and me. Every time you spend a dollar locally, that dollar, on average, will change hands seven times. Installing a renewable energy system makes sense. In Minnesota, it will continue to create jobs and improve the economy by keeping money in the state The ROI is usually better that can be obtained elsewhere It will improve the environment

10 Federal 30% Tax Rebate (residential) or cash grant (commercial) on Entire Installed Cost No Cap For Residential for domestic or space heating No Cap For Commercial 100% Depreciation in 2011, then 50% 2012 with the balance depreciated on a MACRS basis Pool Heating Currently Excluded Tax Credit Program Extended to December 31 st 2016 U.S.D.A. - R.E.A.P. Program U.S.D.A Loans also available Energy Star Solar thermal now qualifies State of Minnesota Sales tax exempt. Property tax exempt. Utility Rebate Programs See dsireusa.org

11 Solar Thermal Opportunities Applications Housing Lodging Dorms/Barracks Hospitals Dining Facilities Laundries Fitness Centers Agricultural Solar Thermal can cost effectively be utilized where ever there is a hot water or heating load. The following pages are job stories utilizing solar thermal collectors

12 Install by FLS Energy

13 Install by FLS Energy

14 Install by FLS Energy

15 Wigwam Mills, Sheboygan WI System type: Drainback Collector space: 1,080 sq. ft Annual fuel savings: 2,132 therms Installation cost: $115,000 Avoided CO2 emissions: 12.5 tons/year Solar contribution to hot water load: 47% Preheated water volume: 1,300 gallons Incoming water State Incentive (Focus): $17,059 Federal Tax credit: 30% Cost per sq. ft: $106 Estimated payback: 9 years Installation date: February 2008 Lead contractor: Craig Tarr, Energy Concepts, Hudson System installer: Paul Steiner, Steiner Plumbing and Electric, River Falls Distributor: Hot Water Products, Milwaukee

16 Macalester College St. Paul, MN IPS Solar Ground Mount Wisconsin Residence Cardinal Heating

17 Kalihari Resort Wisconsin Dells, WI 104 Collectors Terry Town Plumbing & Heating, Hot Water Products

18 The Wellstone Minnesota Energy Concepts Carleton College Minnesota IPS Solar LKPB Engineering

19 Bayfield County Jail Job Story Solar Skies Solar Thermal Products Used (16) SS-40 4 x 10 Solar Skies Flat Plate Collectors Results Currently, Bayfield County Jail is enjoying the benefits of an annual fuel savings of 1,260 therms, the solar system is generating 45% of their hot water needs. Not only is Bayfield County Jail saving money Project Installation: Conservation Technologies 4804 Oneota Street Duluth, MN but they are displacing 7.5 tons of CO2 emissions annually. The cost of the project was $93,000, factoring in a 30% federal tax credit and accelerated depreciation, it is calculated that Bayfield Counties investment will be recovered in 10 years. If the natural gas prices continue their rapid rise, the payback will be considerably shorter.

20 Dakota County Lebanon Hills Regional Park Campground Solar Skies Product Used (4) 4 x 10 Solar Skies Solar Thermal Collectors (1) 120 gallon Stainless Steel Solar Tank (1) 20 gallon Drain Back Tank Result The 4-collector hot water system produces about 400 Therms of natural gas per year. By utilizing the solar thermal collectors, the Lebanon Hills Campground achieved a LEED rating on this site. The 8 strategies selected by Dakota County to meet the 2015 goal will provide a cost savings to the County of $40,000 annually. Dakota County is working at making their energy use sustainable, it meets currents needs without compromising the ability of future generation s to meet their own needs, is a continuous effort that integrates environmental, social, and economic goals, and requires public leadership and collective action by government agencies, private and non-profit sectors. US Mayors have signed the US Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement, which says they will reduce their carbon footprint in their own communities and urges federal and state governments to reduce emissions as well. Project Installation: Innovative Power Systems 1413 Hunting Valley Road St. Paul, MN 55108

21 Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic Solar Skies Product Used (24) SS-26 4 x 6.5 Solar Skies Collectors Result The Solar Skies collectors are currently providing a minimum of 80% of the clinic s domestic hot water. The boilers are not in use during the warm summer months of May September and the clinic s annual space heating costs have been reduced by a minimum of 40%. Project Installation: Thelen Heating & Roofing Inc Thirteenth St. SE Brainerd, MN

22 Glenrook South High School Objective The Glenbrook South High School is located in Glenview, IL. They are committed to reducing their carbon footprint and their dependence on fossil fuels. Project Assist in heating two pools. Estimated cost of the project is $460,000 but $245,000 in grant money was made available through the Clean Energy Act to help offset the cost of the project. Solar Skies Mfg. Products Used (70) Solar Skies SS-40 4 x 10 Solar Collectors Results Energy savings of $20,000 per year. Project Installation: Solar Service Inc North Milwaukee Ave. Niles, IL

23 Maricopa County Corrections Facility Solar Skies Mfg., Products Used (316) Solar Skies SS-40 4 x 10 EZ Array Solar Collectors In order to meet the two hour timeframe for unloading and crane service, the solar collectors were packaged and arranged by array and managed and shipped on a just- in-time basis making going from factory to rooftop one seamless operation. Results Both jails now have a solar thermal system the promotes the efficient integration of solar with existing water heaters and did not require any loss of service to the jails, at no time were users aware that any work was going on with the hot water system. The system provides a substantial amount of the daily heat required, reducing CO2 emissions by approximately ½ million pounds per annum. The estimated annual cost savings in fossil fuel for both sites is over $55,000. The reduction in burning equates to taking 37 vehicles off the road. This project was also been named ENR s Best Specialty Contracting Project Greenfield Dynamics 8270 S. Kyrene Rd #105 Tempe, AZ

24 MassMutual Job Story SOLAR SKIES SOLAR THERMAL PRODUCTS USED (96) SS-40 4 x 10 Solar Skies Collectors The 96 collectors were shipped with the EZ-Array option offered by Solar Skies. This optional collector and mounting system includes unions, sensor wells, mounting hardware and precut and drilled strut. Additionally, the collectors were crated, labeled and loaded in the order of set up to eliminate guesswork. This system provided labor reduction of approximately 30% during installation. RESULTS MassMutual s estimated energy cost savings is $100,000 annually. The solar thermal collectors are generating 50% of the campus hot water needs while the photovoltaic system provides 111 Kilowatts (kw) of electricity. The collectors will also cut MassMutual s carbon emissions by 1,830 metric tons of CO2 over the life of the system. Design & Installation: Harry Grodsky & Co. 33 Shaws Lane Springfield, MA

25 Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Solar Skies Products Used (24) 4 x 10 Solar Skies Solar Thermal Collectors Results This state-of the-art retrofit will reduce the facility s energy usage and subsequent costs by at least 40%. The solar collectors heat 700 gallons of hot water for solar storage. Project Installation: Innovative Power Systems 1413 Hunting Valley Rd St. Paul, MN

26 Mdewakanton Emergency Services Solar Skies Products Used (6) SS-40 4 x 10 Solar Skies Flat Plat Collectors Results The annual energy savings is 540 therms as well as displacing 3.2 tons of CO2 emissions. According to the Mdewakanton Emergency Services officials, the solar collectors are providing substantial energy savings for their facility. Engineered & Designed by Energy Concepts 2349 Willis Miller Drive Hudson, WI

27 University of Minnesota, Morris Campus Solar Skies Mfg. Products Used (32) Solar Skies NSC-40 4 x 10 North Star EZ Array Series Solar Collectors Results The project directly addresses the climate change mitigation goals at UMM. This system will offset the consumption of natural gas, typically used to heat the pool. This system will lower their carbon footprint by 15 tons carbon dioxide each year, provide 270MMBtu of heating and a $2,700 natural gas cost savings each year. The project involved the entire community and it also involved students in the grant writing process. Project Design: Craig Tarr, PE Energy Concepts 2349 Wills Miller Drive Hudson, WI

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