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Solar Options. Opportunities for the County of San Diego. About Suntrek. Established 1991 Over 20,000 solar installations Strong balance sheet Creative, experienced and focused. Solar Initiatives. Opportunities. California Solar Initiative
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Solar Options Opportunities for the County of San Diego
About Suntrek • Established 1991 • Over 20,000 solar installations • Strong balance sheet • Creative, experienced and focused
Opportunities • California Solar Initiative • Multi Family Affordable Solar Housing Program (MASH) • ARRA (Federal Stimulus Package) • Energy Efficiency Financing • Energy Partnership Program
California Solar Initiative • $2.1 Billion Incentive Program for P.V. • Step Downs Over Time • Based On Initial Install or Performance • Set-Asides For Low Income Programs
MASH • $11 Million Budgeted For SDG&E Territory • Eligible For Higher Rebate Amounts • Common Areas - $3.30 per watt • Tenant Areas - $4.00 per watt • Versus Current $1.90 per watt
Stimulus Bill • Transportation, Housing, Urban Dev. - $61.1 Billion • State and Local School Grants - $53.6 Billion • Energy and Water - $50.8 Billion • Other - $36.4 Billion
Energy Efficiency Financing Up to $26 million in loan funds are available for installing energy cost saving projects. The interest rate is 3.95 percent. Cities, counties, special districts, public schools, colleges and universities, public care institutions, and public hospitals are eligible to apply.
Energy Partnership Program The Energy Partnership Program offers services to help energy users ways to become more energy wise. The EPP can identify energy-related projects that should be implemented immediately as part of a comprehensive energy program. It can also identify state loans and other financing mechanisms to get these projects installed. Incorporating energy efficiency with renewable energy generation is common sense.
The Benefits • Go Green – Become a Leader • Develop a Sustainable Energy Program • Reduce Costs, Increase Efficiency Recommendations • Feasibility Study of Financing Options • Develop Solar Plans For Buildings