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REACH Solar Project 2006. East Blair Housing Co-op Eugene, OR. East Blair Housing Co-op. Established June 30, 1981 Located in the historic Whiteaker neighborhood 22 households (only 5 in solar project) Townhouse apartments, SF and large conversions Garden space and safe play areas.
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REACH Solar Project2006 East Blair Housing Co-op Eugene, OR
East Blair Housing Co-op • Established June 30, 1981 • Located in the historic Whiteaker neighborhood • 22 households (only 5 in solar project) • Townhouse apartments, SF and large conversions • Garden space and safe play areas
Project Partners • OHCS • Lane County HSC • EWEB • HACSA • EBHC
Time lines • July 2006 Request for proposal • August Submittal deadline • September 2nd solicitation • October Review committee selection • November Award of Contract and roof replacement • December Installation, inspections, progress payments. • Dec. 29th Solar Heated water “on-line”
Selection Criteria • Cost • Design • Effectiveness • Completion time line • Maintenance • Reliability • EWEB approved “Brightway specs”
Proposal Cost Range • Solar Assist $23, 332 to $25,832 • Mr. Sun $35,750 to $38,230 • Cascade ~ no quote ~
Budget • DOE $5,082 • LIEAP $9,605 • REACH $7,500 • EWEB $1,145
Solar System Components • Drain-back Solar Water Heater • (3) 4’ X 10’ SunEarth “black chrome” collectors • (2) 120 gallon Rheem/Ruud Solar storage tanks • (1) SunEarth “Steca) Differential Temperature Control • (1) Grundfos Pump • (1) 10 gallon drain back tank • (1) 1 ¼ Tempering valve
Scope of Work • Build storage shed for solar tanks and equipment • Replace roofing on south slope (by EBHC) • Install collectors, tanks, valves, differential temperature control, and pump • Connect all components and plumbing to serve 5 townhouse units. • Instruct Co-op residents regarding recommended system maintenance and operation