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Home My WebLink AboutPhoto Voltaic Proposal ' • • • ' � • • R.A. Nelson & Associates , Inc . 51 Eagle Road #2 P.O. Drawer 5400 Avon, CO 81620 Thursday, July 21, 2011 . _ - _�..�-. ',r � �.':+.��__ -- - -�- - . - -��, � -- , �� y.." � `�_ �Y :} . ��._ . .._. . i � •r_r�{� ' � � �'�IVE ER[�IES �4LAR, LL�� A chance to help our tomorrow, today! PO Box 7627 Avon, CO 8162�0 Phone: (970) 306-4233 Fax: (866) 403-3485 info@activeenergies.com www.activeenergies.com Company Profile With a mission to help promote energy efficiency and sustainable building within our communities, Active Energies' team of professionals offers energy and green building consulting, energy auditing and solar design and installation services. Our diverse team works to bring sustainability to the forefront of any project, while integrating these techniques seamlessly into design and construction. With expertise across multiple disciplines including mechanical design, insulation techniques and installation, performance testing, site design, water usage, sustainable materials,waste reduction, and renewable energy,Active Energies is proud to make our clients leaders in energy efficiency. Solar Design and Installation: Active Energies Solar, LLC is dedicated to promoting energy efficiency in our communities. We provide complete, turnkey solar solutions with all aspects of system design, installation, project management, permitting, rebate assistance and warranty management included. Active Energies is committed to serving you and our installation experts will be there every step of the way to provide you one-on-one service and answer all of your questions. The Team: Megan Gilman, President: Megan is the President and co-founder of Active Energies Solar LLC and Active Energies, Inc. Megan studied at the School of Photovoltaics and Renewable Energy Engineering at UNSW before earning a BS in Mechanical Engineering at Penn State University. Megan attended a full course in Photovoltaic System Design and Installation at Solar Energy International and has actively overseen numerous installations throughout Colorado. Megan provides expert-level consulting on energy efficiency and renewable energy, as well as professional trainings for building professionals, businesses and homeowners. Megan serves as the Chair of the Board of the Eagle Valley Alliance for Sustainability, a member of the Eagle County EcoBuild steering committee, a LEED Accredited Professional, LEED for Homes AP+, RESNET certified HERS rater, RESNET certified green rater, and adjunct faculty member at Colorado Mountain College. Jason Weingast, Vice President: As a founding member of Active Energies, Inc.,Jason completed RESNET Rater training and has been certified as a Home Energy Rater(HERS). His drive to create a greener world inspired Jason to co-found Active Energies Solar, LLC. It is here that Jason received his NABCEP certification and continues to demonstrate his expertise in design and installation of Renewable Energy System. Under his supervision, all AES projects have finished on time and within budget. Charles Pratt, Project Manager: Charles is a PV Project Manager and lead installer. He has completed training to become a Certified Home Energy Rater giving him experience in energy consulting and efficiency through the use of in-depth energy audits. He brings a wealth of building knowledge to PV System installations. By bringing clean renewable energy to his home state, Chuck hopes that future generations of outdoor lovers will be able to enjoy the skiing, biking, and hiking that take up the entirety of his free time. While with AES, Charles has been a key project team member in over 250kW of installed solar power. AcT��rE P.O. Box 7627,Avon,CO 81620 � P: 970.306.4233 � F: 866.403.3485 � www.activeenergies.com �_\"ER��IES SOI.Al�,�L�� System Proposal The following quotation is for the design and installation of a roof mounted, grid-tied, photovoltaic (PV) system to be located on the south facing roof of the ToV Lionshead Transit Welcome Center at 395 East Lionshead Circle, Vail,CO 81657. System Size: 5.55kW Production: 7,975kWh/year(based on PV Watts/not including shading) System Layout: Single Panel =5.18ft tall X 2.65ft wide System Size=8.37ft tall X 52.6ft wide(including mounting equipment) Panel Arrangement: 10 vertical rows of 3 panels oriented in the landscape position on the south facing roof f"�. _ �:��'� -- - , �, . � . ;. . �, r �.... (::' j�;.. l_o ' �� ti'H�: 'r, `i., i,i.` r.@ ;�� ;• { .{ .f �.�.r �.�� > :�.�.. ��.�::~' +�� ._ �`� , `-�`" . #.. � �� a!� I I I I��a I I I I � . '�~,f _ F 4 �,i E�`,� I�� ,�� 3t$� ,� � `�; w. { x ?''�� `n r ..� } f �,..' :', • a _ , ,� �,��Y4 r - . fi �( ., ��. {� �,� } � ' i � �,.��.} -`� i i� i i �i i��i�'�`,�� i�� i' i i.i i i i i i i i'i i'i'i 'i i"i m"-_. � � � ; uh", �, n,<x• . �� _ - � ' � � :��M1 � '' �� '.� ,-t � � � �� },;;. ,, ,..��,� - - . ^` ,:}.�r,,�� f�� I - ��•M1 I :.fi r��' . -_ --.�_�-�- :J��. �� ..`, �,� �.�.� I� .I11111 I �� i I 'll� _��' ' ' ' - I_.- i I' i �-. .�_ 1�1�71�1I I I �1 I�I I � - � I I � I�.° ��I I I I I I I �1. ;�. - ' °f� =�' • +j� � *not to scale Equipment: Panels: 30 Schuco MPE 185 MS 05 black solar panels @ 185watts(or equivalent) Inverter: 27 Enphase M-190 micro-inverters 208v(true 3 phase inverters with L1, L2, L3, Neutral,Ground) Mounting Equipment:Zilla Mounting Feet and Uni-Rac Aluminum Racking Monitoring: Enphase Enlighten Online Monitoring System Complete System Cost $29,560 Holy Cross Rebate* -$8,325 Eagle County Grant** -$5.550 Net Cost $15,685 AcT��rE P.O. Box 7627,Avon,CO 81620 � P: 970.306.4233 � F: 866.403.3485 � www.activeenergies.com �_\"ER��IES SOI.Al�,�L�� System Proposal Included in your Photovoltaic System Design: • Design and full installation of functional,code compliant system,including all required equipment and labor • Full system documentation including permitting, invoices, instructions and warranty information provided during system installation • All AC electrical connections, including system interconnection by a Colorado Certified Master Electrician • All DC electrical work completed by NABCEP certified staff • All applicable local,county and state taxes • Permit procurement and payment • Facilitation of applicable rebate processes • Remote system monitoring device • References available upon request *Holy Cross WE CARE Rebate: The Holy Cross Energy's WE CARE Program offers a $1.50/watt incentive for customers who install grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) systems; with a cap of $9,000. The program also offers customers a $1,500 per solar thermal collector rebate for existing construction, if the system is connected to an electric water heater;with a cap of$6,000. NOTE:The funding resources are limited and on a first come first serve basis. Current funding amounts are available in the REG/STS Expenditure Recap document found at www.holycross.com under the"Member Service" menu item. **Eagle County Grant Program:Active Energies will submit a commercial grant application on your behalf with your input. Previous history of the grant program has awarded rebates of$1/watt with a $10,000 cap. Federal Intentives: Federal incentive may be available for this project. Please refer to your tax advisor for applicability of tax and depreciation incentives. Net Metering: Holy Cross Energy offers net metering;when more electricity is being produced by your PV system, power is fed to the electrical grid. Your bill is then netted, the electricity you consumed and the electricity feed back into the grid, so you only pay the net amount. If there is a positive yearend balance, Holy Cross Energy will write you a check for the average hourly incremental cost for the prior 12-month period. Holy Cross will require approval of an Interconnection Agreement document to receive their rebate and connect to the grid. Customer Insurance Requirements:The Interconnection Agreement with your utility company,which is signed before net metering installation, requires proof of insurance. This insurance shall be "liability insurance with a combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage of not less than $300,000 per occurrence." This is a standard coverage limit and only a copy of the coverage is required. Please contact your insurance carrier to verify and provide proof of coverage. Warranty & InsuranCe: There is a 5 year warranty on installation and workmanship, 15 year warranty on inverters and 25 year warranty on the panels. A more complete warranty statement is available during contracting. Active Energies Solar LLC carries liability insurance on all work and employees. Assumptions: • No vents or chimneys have been planned for the area designated for the solar array • Additional structural and electrical professional engineering costs required for permitting, if applicable, have not been included • Roofing Assistance: Roofing work is required by qualified roofer to integrate mounting structure to the building. Estimated costs have been included. • Conduit Runs — The conduit run from the roof to the electrical closet (1" EMT) to be run by project electrical contractor. AC backfeed from electrical closet to backfeed panel to be completed by Active Energies' electrician. Confirmation of backfeed panel pending discussion with Beaudin Ganze Consulting Engineers. AcT��rE P.O. Box 7627,Avon,CO 81620 � P: 970.306.4233 � F: 866.403.3485 � www.activeenergies.com �_\"ER��IES SOI.Al�,�L�� Project Details Solar Non-Financial Benefits: A 5.55kW PV system each year (www.solarener�y.or�): • prevents 5.0 tons of coal from being mined • prevents 10.0 tons of COZ from entering the atmosphere � � �� . keeps 6,993 gallons of water from being consumed ��" �' • offsets 14,724 miles from being driven � � • is equivalent to planting 33 trees '� � ,� • keeps NO and SOz from being released into the environment • Knowing that you are taking another step in protecting the environment! � � • Nelp free yourself from the utility company by limiting your exposure to increasing energy costs. Own your electricity instead of renting it. In the 2006 Colorado College State of the Rockies Report, researchers estimated that the Vail Valley area can expect a 57% decrease in April 1 snowpack by 2085! This snowpack is essential for our drinking water and recreational snow. We all can do our part to stop the global warming trends. You have the power to reduce your electrical usage, reducing stress on our electrical grid and emitting fewer greenhouse gases. Thank you again for choosing Active Energies Solar LLC. Our goal is to save you money on your utility bills, while lessening impacts on our fragile environment. With this in mind, please let us know if there is any way we can better serve you. Best Regards, Jasow we�wc�ast Vice President Active Energies Solar, LLC Jason@activeenergies.com AcT��rE P.O. Box 7627,Avon,CO 81620 � P: 970.306.4233 � F: 866.403.3485 � www.activeenergies.com �_\"ER��IES SOI.Al�,�L��