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Advancement in Photovoltaic’s. Odes Armijo-Caster, Sacred Power - Moderator Claudia Pavel, Positive Energy Kelly Desy, Solfocus. My Background. REIA-NM Founder, 2 Term Past President Licensed NM Solar Electrical / Mechanical Contractor since 1985
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Advancement in Photovoltaic’s Odes Armijo-Caster, Sacred Power - Moderator Claudia Pavel, Positive Energy Kelly Desy, Solfocus
My Background • REIA-NM Founder, 2 Term Past President • Licensed NM Solar Electrical / Mechanical Contractor since 1985 • Dual NABCEP Certified in both Solar Thermal & Photovoltaic • Live in Self-Built All Solar Home in Albuquerque since 1997 • Solar Business Owner 24yrs + • Worked in Solar Industry for over 29+ years Odes Armijo-Caster, SPC
Topics Covered • Solar Industry Update – REIA10min • Conventional “Flat Plate” Technology 30min Claudia Pavel, Positive Energy • Concentrating Solar Technology 30min Kelly Desy, SolFocus • New Solar Electric Technologies10min Odes Armijo-Caster, Sacred Power Corporation • Questions?10min Odes Armijo-Caster, SPC
About • A statewide non-profit organization of companies and individuals involved in solar, wind, biomass, geothermal and hydro electric energy products and/or services. • A fierce advocate for CLEAN ENERGY,ENERGY SECURITY, ENERGY INDEPENDENCE and NEW MEXICO JOBS. • A referral service for individuals, companies and agencies seeking access to renewable energy expertise and technology. • A facilitator of conferences, workshops, seminars and tours to expose our members and the public to the latest and most useful renewable energy information. • A representative of New Mexico’s renewable energy industries throughout the U.S. and in other countries. • An advisor to government and industry on renewable energy related policy issues. Odes Armijo-Caster, SPC
Past REIA Legislative Efforts • SB 257 Solar Market Tax Credit Modification • SB 318 Development Training Funds • HB 622 Green Jobs Bonding Act • SB 647 Renewable Energy Financing District Act • HB 572 Solar Energy Improvement Special Assessments Odes Armijo-Caster, SPC
NM Economic Potential <$184M PV Investment >1500 Employees >$65M in Salaries >$20M State Revenue Cost to State $2.29M Solar Market Tax Credit Deduct $1.32M Gross Receipts Exemption Odes Armijo-Caster, SPC
Issues PRC Case # 10-00037-UT • Ratchets down the Small PV REC Credit in .45MW Increments (or aprox. 180 systems); .12¢, .11¢, .10¢ etc • Allows for more Utility Grade Systems HB181 • Utility “Access” Fees – Fixed Cost Recovery • Code & Permitting Unified Process Odes Armijo-Caster, SPC
Claudia Pavel • BIO Odes Armijo-Caster, SPC
Conventional Technologies • Product Discussion • Pictures of Installations Odes Armijo-Caster, SPC
Kelly Desy • Kelly Desy’s sustainable development project experience spans seven years and five continents; • working with and leading a variety of policy research and economic development projects for clients including the US Peace Corps, World Resources Institute, the World Bank, and the Inter-American Development Bank. • Kelly manages SolFocus’ government programs and public-private partnership business development activities, managing efforts for collaborative projects for SolFocus with the Department of Energy, municipal utility districts, local governments, and in the US-Mexico border region. • Ms. Desy received a Master of International Affairs in Sustainable Economic Development and Environmental Policy from Columbia University in New York. Odes Armijo-Caster, SPC
Concentrating Technologies • Product Discussion • Pictures of Installations Odes Armijo-Caster, SPC
New Solar Technologies • New Product Discussion • Pictures of Installations Odes Armijo-Caster, SPC