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How Much Does A Car Cost? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],* National Automobile Dealers Association **Consumer Reports

Energy Inflation & Volatility ,[object Object],$3.28 $12.58* Wholesale gas prices per thousand cubic feet *Avg. NYMEX-Henry Hub Price 6/1-6/19/08 Source: Energy Information Administration, Oregonian 6/22/08

Impact of Natural Gas Inflation ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Oil is even worse! ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Efficient Homes Appreciate ,[object Object],$163,629 $227,592 $ gain in property value (mean) 26% 42% Percentage of $ gain in property value (mean) 13%-35% 6%-56% Range of percentage $ gain in propery value $208,410, owned 24 mos. $309,505, PV, owned 14 mos. High-end of gain 17-25 mos. 10-29 mos. Length of ownership (range in mos.) 21.8 mos. 18.7 mos. Length of ownership before resale (mean in mos.) Homes in Comparison Community Homes in SheaHomes Community Variable

Higher Satisfaction With Solar ,[object Object],[object Object],21% 17% 19% Disagree/strongly disagree 50% 30% 43% Unsure 29% 53% 38% Agree/strongly agree SheHomes Respondents without PV (n=68) SheaHomes Respondents with PV (n=40) All Shea Homes Respondents (n=108) Response

Efficiency Increases Home Value ,[object Object],Sources: Appraisal Journal, Oct 1998; NorCal Solar Energy Resource Guide, Oct 2005, “Payback and other Financial Tests for Solar in your home”, Author: Andy Black. Wells Fargo Bank

Solar Rate Of Return Higher ,[object Object],Source: Business 2.0 , November 2006 1)National average, 2)Average cost for 2,000 sq/ft home, 3) California Incentives $15,000 Rebates and tax credits 3 $9,900 Utility savings (5 years) $2,450 -$3,942 Payoff $22,500 $39,920 Home value increase $45,000 2 $43,862 1 Average Cost Solar Energy System Kitchen Remodel

Green Homes Sell For More ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Source: Earth Advantage, May 6, 2008

An Observation about Global Warming

Mt. Hood & Global Warming ,[object Object],Photos courtesy of Gary Braasch: http://www.braaschphotography.com . More of his photography regarding global climate change is available at http://www.worldviewofglobalwarming.org

The Willamette valley gets as much sun on an annual basis as the US average

Oregon’s Solar Advantage ,[object Object],[object Object]

Better than Florida! ,[object Object],[object Object]

Anytime The Sun Shines, We Get Energy ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Net Metering ,[object Object],[object Object]

Consumer Photovoltaic (Solar Electric) Incentives ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Consumer Solar Hot Water Incentives ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

System Payback ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Value Appreciation Payback Model™ Assumed current power rate: $.10 per kW/h Energy Inflation assumption: 5% Annually (Conservative) Property Appreciation assumption: $20 increase for every $1 annual energy savings Estimated System Payback, as proposed: 3 to 5 years For the 2,700 kw/h Solar Water and 2 kw PV examples, previous slides--~$8,544 installed after incentives.

In Conclusion ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Solar Hot Water Side-wall mounted, drain-back system, PV powered pump, offsets 2,700 kWh annually

Hybrid 2 kw PV with space and water heating

5.6 kw PV system in Oregon Wine Country

Thank You! Contact: Keith Knowles Vice President, Solar Consultant 503-317-6536 [email_address]

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