E-Newsletter February 2009

Aron Hauser (858) 602-8176 http://www.solararon.blogspot.com/



February 2009 Stimulus and Solar



Everyone is buzzing to see what President Obama's plan will do for the solar industry. The current Stimulus Package being pushed through Congress includes the 30% Federal Tax Credit being transformed to a rebate. However, it is anyone's guess what will survive the legislative process.



Given the uncertainty surrounding the Stimulus Package, now may be the best time to bring solar to your home. The current 30% Federal Tax Credit along with the State's rebate, which is roughly 15% to 30% of the solar system cost; are the best incentives the industry has ever seen.

Curious of what a system may cost for your home? SunPower has a helpful solar calculator you can use to help you price a residential system for you home. It will also show how much you can save using solar and provide affordable financing options.







Solar Prices and Large Projects



The price of solar modules have been coming down a bit. Solarbuzz.com tracks solar module historical pricing since 2001. You can also view inverter price increases as well. There has been downward price trend in solar panels over the last couple of months.



There are really exciting large utility scale solar projects that are currently under construction.

This website has pictures and brief descriptions of the largest 50 in the world. Click Here for. link


SOLAR OPEN HOUSE



I will be hosting a solar open house in Del Mar February 21st from 10:00am until 2:00pm.

146 10th St

Del Mar, CA 92014



I will be there to show you the installed system and answer any questions you may have regarding a grid tied net metered system. It is a few houses from the beach so hopefully it will be a nice sunny day for everyone. Please let me know if you can make it.

New Solar Credits in the New Stimulus Bill

The new stimulus bill is adding looking good for the solar industry. They are looking at making the 30% tax credit as a direct payment instead.

http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/tax-credit-fix-for-solar-in-the-works-5570.html

What that mean is you do not have to wait until you file your year end taxes to receive your 30% credit. You will get the rebate withing 60 days of install.

That is a great proposal for the industry. Lets hope it goes through.

Solana Beach to offer Solar Financing

It was just announced this week that the City of Solana Beach (San Diego County) is taking advantage of State Assembly Bill AB 811. They will be offering solar financing that is tied to the property owners property tax.

CLICK FOR LINK TO ARTICLE

The City of San Diego is also planning on adopting this program as well. I wrote about this in my January Blog, which I invite you to read.

It is exciting for homeowners who have been waiting for "something" to happen in order to get solar for their home. This program has been a huge success in Palm Desert and Berkeley. It looks like San Diego is on board to be an early adopter to the AB 811 solar program.

International Builder Show this week

I am looking forward to the International Builders' Show this week in Las Vegas. http://www.buildersshow.com/

There are going to builder professionals from all over the world attending and exhibiting at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

I am eager speak to international builders that are utilizing solar electric in their projects.

Solar Open House this Saturday Jan 17th

I will be hosting a solar open house at:

1602 Della Lane
Oceanside, CA 92054

10:00am till 2:00pm

It is a residential solar electric system. The owner of the home has started their own website regarding the system.

www.jjhamilton.com/solar.

I will be discussing the how the system works, Net Metering, and answering any questions you may have.

Hope to see you there.

Welcome to Aron Hauser's E-Newsletter
Information to help you make smart solar decisions
Aron Hauser (858) 602-8176
January 2009


Happy Solar New Year 2009




Mayor Jerry Sanders of San Diego announced his plan to take advantage of a new solar energy state bill which recently passed, Assembly Bill no. 811.

Sander's plan allows for financing of solar through an increase in an owner's property tax bill. Similar programs have proven largely successfull in Berkeley and Palm Desert.
The San Diego City Council vote on the plan in February. When passed, the bill will be a great way for residential and commercial property owners to install solar electric systems with no upfront costs.


The amount of money available to this program in San Diego is not yet clear.
The Palm Desert Program launched Phase 1,which has sold out, with $2.5 million in loans, or about 100 homes. The city is taking reservations for Phase 2 which is planned to be and additional $5 million dollars in loans ($3.2 million of which is already reserved).
Please contact me (858) 602-8176 to learn more on how to reserve your spot for this program.


Sunny Outlook
Solar Electricity Provider Hails Long-Term, Energy-Sharing Contracts as Industry Milestone


Clean Power Systems Featured in San Diego Business Journal

Power Purchase Agreements (PPA's)
On large scale commercial and residential new construction projects, PPA's have become a more frequent source of financing of solar installations and maintenance.
The PPA allows for a third party to finance and maintain solar applications for little expense to the property owner. In-turn the property owner enters into a long term contract to lock in their energy expenses without having to pay the expense of maintaining and monitoring the system.
Please contact me (858) 602-8176 if you have questions about PPA's or adding solar to your current or future projects.

New Clients:
I would like to say thank you my newest residential clients.
The White's- 3.22 kW/h SunPower system.
The Lucas's 5.2 kW/h SunTech system.
The Insko's- 4.8 kW/h SunTech system.
System costs are only $0.12 per kW/h over 25 years.
The cost of electricity today is $0.13 to $0.26 per kW/h.
I WILL BE HOSTING A SOLAR OPEN HOUSE IN SAN DIEGO JANUARY 17TH..........CONTACT ME FOR ADDRESS AND TIME

If you have questions about adding solar to your home or building, or for any new project from low density to high density residential, commercial, and mixed-use, do not hesitate to contact me.

Kindest Regards,
Aron Hauser
(858) 602-8176
ahauser@noelectricbill.com

2009: The Best Year Yet to Install Solar

Welcome to Aron Hauser's E-Newsletter
Information to help you make smart solar decisions
December 2008

2009: Best year yet to install solar
Green energy, renewable energy, sustainable energy....
The buzz around these terms is louder than ever. President-elect Obama has already laid out his Energy Plan that he hopes to pass through congress next year. It seems the Federal Government is starting to step up and make true efforts in supporting alternative energy solutions.
The recently adopted 30% federal tax rebate for residential and commercial solar installations starting in 2009 has created a true surge in solar system sales. It saves the average residential homeowner $7,500 on a new solar system. It was just what consumers were waiting for to make solar within their reach.
Valley Center 1 Megawatt Solar Project
Clean Power Systems
Good Jobs in a Bad Economy



Sell you home twice as fast with solar.
There are currently 40,000 homes with solar in the country. And according to this article that number is about to spike.

Also a recent report by Ryness revealed solar homes in California sell about twice as fast than those home without a solar solution. Anything to increase absorption in today market is sure to spark interest with anyone trying to sell a home or homes.
That is probably why the November BIA Building Industry Show in Long Beach was very out of the ordinary this year. It appears the building industry vendors are all turning Green. While walking the convention floor I saw so many green building products being offered.
One of these products is Open Energy Building Integrated Tiles. They blend into the roof-line, and have several colors to match most roofing tiles. I am excited to be able to offer this unique solution to home builders and those who are looking to re-roof.
Also, through the California Energy Commission, New Solar Home Partnership, home-builders are able to capitalize on large rebates for solar in their new communities. Which means lower costs to the builder and homeowner.


New Clients:
I would like to say thank you to two of my newest residential clients.

Dee Goetze- 2.75 kW/h system.
Patricia Sanchez- 2.2 kW/h system.
System costs are only $0.12 per kW/h over 25 years.
The cost of electricity today is $0.13 to $0.26 per kW/h.
If you have questions about adding solar to your home or building, or for any new project from low density to high density residential, commercial, and mixed-use, do not hesitate to contact me.


Please feel free to contact me with any feedback you may have regarding this E-Newsletter

Aron Hauser
Clean Power Systems- 858-602-8176
ahauser@noelectricbill.com