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Solar Energy Options for Florida

Solar Energy Options for Florida. Presented by: Eco-$mart Homes and Buildings Program. Eco-$mart Homes and Buildings Program. An EPA ENERGY STAR Ally Created by Nonprofit Florida House Institute for Sustainable Development (FHI): Free Eco-$mart Materials Consultation

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Solar Energy Options for Florida

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

  2. Eco-$mart Homes and Buildings Program • An EPA ENERGY STAR Ally • Created by Nonprofit Florida House Institute for Sustainable Development (FHI): • Free Eco-$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 Standard Eco-$mart Home Home 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 ENERGY STAR 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 30 Percent Less Energy Use vs. National Model Energy Code Passive Solar Water Heating 12 SEER Air Conditioning Sealed Duct System State-Certified Energy Rating Ten Year Savings: Other Benefits: Improved Air Quality Added Resale Value Increased Comfort More Hot Water 96 Tons of Air Pollution $10,279.00

  7. ENERGY STAR MORTGAGES -More Affordability, Buying Power Standard ENERGY Home STAR 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? NO YES 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

  13. Eco-$mart Solar Energy Systems: Building Integrated Photovoltaics

  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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