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4 Peaks Engineering Services, Inc.Fountain Hills and Tucson, Arizona
&EIC Engineers, LLCScottsdale, Arizona
Presentation Overview
Introductions - Who are 4 Peaks and EIC? Overview of Alternate Energy options – focusing on Solar
PV Systems Overview of Technical Considerations in implementing
Alternate Energy projects Discussion on Financial Considerations – Life Cycle Costs
analysis and Examples Utility and Government Rebate Opportunities Open Discussion (Question and Answers)
Introductions - Who are 4 Peaks and EIC? Overview of Alternate Energy options – focusing on Solar
PV Systems Overview of Technical Considerations in implementing
Alternate Energy projects Discussion on Financial Considerations – Life Cycle Costs
analysis and Examples Utility and Government Rebate Opportunities Open Discussion (Question and Answers)
Who is 4 Peaks? An Arizona based engineering and environmental firm
with offices in metro Phoenix and Tucson areas; Our key staff / project managers have extensive experience
with small utilities throughout Arizona; Provides engineering services that include but are not
limited to: Design and permitting of infrastructure improvements, Master planning and Feasibility studies, Construction management/oversight, Water quality and treatment, Technical reporting and project management / coordination.
An Arizona based engineering and environmental firmwith offices in metro Phoenix and Tucson areas; Our key staff / project managers have extensive experience
with small utilities throughout Arizona; Provides engineering services that include but are not
limited to: Design and permitting of infrastructure improvements, Master planning and Feasibility studies, Construction management/oversight, Water quality and treatment, Technical reporting and project management / coordination.
Who is EIC? An Arizona based professional engineering firm providing
Electrical, Instrumentation & Control, and AutomationProgramming in Arizona. Our key staff / project managers have extensive experience
with small Water & Wastewater Treatment Plantsthroughout Arizona; Provides engineering services including power
distribution, alternative power generation, and standbypower. EIC also provides extensive I&C design includingSCADA systems.
An Arizona based professional engineering firm providingElectrical, Instrumentation & Control, and AutomationProgramming in Arizona. Our key staff / project managers have extensive experience
with small Water & Wastewater Treatment Plantsthroughout Arizona; Provides engineering services including power
distribution, alternative power generation, and standbypower. EIC also provides extensive I&C design includingSCADA systems.
Types of Alternate Energy Technologies Most applicable to water and wastewater systems in
Arizona
Solar Wind Natural gas
Other technologies Tidal Bio-fuel Micro-hydro Nuclear, Geothermal, and Hydrogen
Most applicable to water and wastewater systems inArizona
Solar Wind Natural gas
Other technologies Tidal Bio-fuel Micro-hydro Nuclear, Geothermal, and Hydrogen
Technical Considerations Factors that must be considered in evaluating
implementation of alternate energy Availability and Consistency of solar power Available Land Rebates Tax credits Utility Company’s Rules and Regulations Cost of material and labor
Factors that must be considered in evaluatingimplementation of alternate energy Availability and Consistency of solar power Available Land Rebates Tax credits Utility Company’s Rules and Regulations Cost of material and labor
Financial Considerations Initial Capital costs Costs of Feasibility studies Design costs Real Estate costs, Survey costs, Legal fees Permitting costs Equipment procurement and Installation costs
Operational and Maintenance Costs Energy costs Manpower Equipment maintenance/replacement Other operational costs
Initial Capital costs Costs of Feasibility studies Design costs Real Estate costs, Survey costs, Legal fees Permitting costs Equipment procurement and Installation costs
Operational and Maintenance Costs Energy costs Manpower Equipment maintenance/replacement Other operational costs
Life Cycle Costs Accounts for total costs of facility/infrastructure
ownership Includes construction, operating, maintaining, and
disposal of various components of thefacility/infrastructure Life Cycle Costs considerations are specially useful
when there are more than one alternatives available toachieve similar project goals and performances For alternate energy considerations, the initial higher
capital costs can be sometimes justified evaluating lifecycle costs.
Accounts for total costs of facility/infrastructureownership Includes construction, operating, maintaining, and
disposal of various components of thefacility/infrastructure Life Cycle Costs considerations are specially useful
when there are more than one alternatives available toachieve similar project goals and performances For alternate energy considerations, the initial higher
capital costs can be sometimes justified evaluating lifecycle costs.
Solar Energy - Basic Facts On a clear day, on the surface of earth, at noon, the direct
beam radiation will be approximately 1000 Watts/m² Today’s commercially available PV panels generate 12 to 16
Watts/SqFt and have a 12% to 17% efficiency Average PV generation cost ranges from $4 to $6/Watt An on-grid solar energy system is a revenue generating
investment, either through lowering electric utility bills orby selling power to the electric utility companies
On a clear day, on the surface of earth, at noon, the directbeam radiation will be approximately 1000 Watts/m² Today’s commercially available PV panels generate 12 to 16
Watts/SqFt and have a 12% to 17% efficiency Average PV generation cost ranges from $4 to $6/Watt An on-grid solar energy system is a revenue generating
investment, either through lowering electric utility bills orby selling power to the electric utility companies
Solar Photovoltaic Systems Solar panels convert solar energy to Direct Current
(DC) electricity Electrical DC energy will then be converted to
Alternating Current (AC) electricity using inverters The AC current subsequently connects to the load
(shared by the Utility) via a controller The rule of thumb is 1 kW of power is required to run a
1 HP pump.
Solar panels convert solar energy to Direct Current(DC) electricity Electrical DC energy will then be converted to
Alternating Current (AC) electricity using inverters The AC current subsequently connects to the load
(shared by the Utility) via a controller The rule of thumb is 1 kW of power is required to run a
1 HP pump.
Photovoltaic (PV) Power Generation Est'd Capital Cost & Land Area
$135
$110
$76
$44
$26
$101
$83
$57
$33$20
610966
1702
24402950
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
$180
$200
5 10 15 20 30
Cost
inTh
ousa
nds
of $
PV Generation Size - peak power (KW)
App
rox.
Lan
d A
rea
(ft²
)
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
Est. Cost After Rebate Cost Land Area ( ft²)
Photovoltaic (PV) Power Generation Est'd Capital Cost & Land Area
$135
$110
$76
$44
$26
$101
$83
$57
$33$20
610966
1702
24402950
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
$180
$200
5 10 15 20 30
Cost
inTh
ousa
nds
of $
PV Generation Size - peak power (KW)
App
rox.
Lan
d A
rea
(ft²
)
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
Est. Cost After Rebate Cost Land Area ( ft²)
Photovoltaic (PV) Capital Cost vs. Generation Revenue
$13.30$8.90$6.70$4.50
$2.20
$20
$33
$57
$83
$101
8.9
7.38.5
9.3
7.6
$0.00
$20.00
$40.00
$60.00
$80.00
$100.00
$120.00
5 10 15 20 30
Est'
d A
nnua
l Rev
enue
in t
hous
ands
of $
PV Generation Size - peak power (KW)
Num
ber
of Y
ears
0.0
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
7.0
8.0
9.0
10.0Gen. RevenueCapital CostYears to Breakeven
Approximately $0.18/kwhPhotovoltaic (PV)
Capital Cost vs. Generation Revenue
$13.30$8.90$6.70$4.50
$2.20
$20
$33
$57
$83
$101
8.9
7.38.5
9.3
7.6
$0.00
$20.00
$40.00
$60.00
$80.00
$100.00
$120.00
5 10 15 20 30
Est'
d A
nnua
l Rev
enue
in t
hous
ands
of $
PV Generation Size - peak power (KW)
Num
ber
of Y
ears
0.0
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
7.0
8.0
9.0
10.0Gen. RevenueCapital CostYears to Breakeven
Approximately $0.18/kwh
Examples Consumption vs. PV Generation and Energy Costs
Analysis was conductedWater System - So-Hi Domestic Water Improvement
District, Golden Valley, AZ Facility - Chea Booster Station
Consumption vs. PV Generation and Energy CostsAnalysis was conductedWater System - So-Hi Domestic Water Improvement
District, Golden Valley, AZ Facility - Chea Booster Station
Chea Booster Station (Consumption vs PV Generation)For 5 KW - PV Solar System
0.57
0.400.35 0.31 0.29
1.08
1.44
0.49 0.47
0.34 0.38
0.52
0.79 0.84
1.041.11
1.161.10 1.07 1.10
1.05 1.01
0.840.76
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Th
ou
san
ds
kWh
s
Booster Sta (Usage) 5KW Solar PV System
Chea Booster Station (Consumption vs PV Generation)For 5 KW - PV Solar System
0.57
0.400.35 0.31 0.29
1.08
1.44
0.49 0.47
0.34 0.38
0.52
0.79 0.84
1.041.11
1.161.10 1.07 1.10
1.05 1.01
0.840.76
0.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Th
ou
san
ds
kWh
s
Booster Sta (Usage) 5KW Solar PV System
Chea BPS Site Energy CostWith a 5 KW - PV Solar System
-$72-$53 -$48 -$44 -$42
-$139
-$184
-$63 -$61 -$47 -$51 -$66
$144 $153$189 $202 $212 $199 $195 $200 $191 $183
$153 $138
$72$100
$141$158 $169
$60
$11
$137 $131 $137$102
$72
-$200
-$150
-$100
-$50
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Chea BPS Site Energy Cost 5KW Solar PV Revenue Adjusted Energy Cost
Chea BPS Site Energy CostWith a 5 KW - PV Solar System
-$72-$53 -$48 -$44 -$42
-$139
-$184
-$63 -$61 -$47 -$51 -$66
$144 $153$189 $202 $212 $199 $195 $200 $191 $183
$153 $138
$72$100
$141$158 $169
$60
$11
$137 $131 $137$102
$72
-$200
-$150
-$100
-$50
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Chea BPS Site Energy Cost 5KW Solar PV Revenue Adjusted Energy Cost
Chea Booster Station (Consumption vs PV Generation)For 10 KW - PV Solar System
0.570.40 0.35 0.31 0.29
1.08
1.44
0.49 0.470.34 0.38
0.52
1.58
1.86
2.08
2.29 2.33 2.262.14 2.20 2.17
2.02
1.74
1.52
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Thou
sand
s
kWhs
Booster Sta (Usage) 10KW Solar PV System
Chea Booster Station (Consumption vs PV Generation)For 10 KW - PV Solar System
0.570.40 0.35 0.31 0.29
1.08
1.44
0.49 0.470.34 0.38
0.52
1.58
1.86
2.08
2.29 2.33 2.262.14 2.20 2.17
2.02
1.74
1.52
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Thou
sand
s
kWhs
Booster Sta (Usage) 10KW Solar PV System
Chea BPS Site Energy CostWith a 10 KW - PV Solar System
-$72 -$53 -$48 -$44 -$42
-$139-$184
-$63 -$61 -$47 -$51 -$66
$288$339
$378$418 $423 $412
$389 $401 $395$367
$316$276
$216
$285$330
$373 $381
$272
$205
$338 $334 $320$265
$210
-$200
-$100
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Chea BPS Site Energy Cost 10KW Solar PV Revenue Adjusted Energy Cost
Chea BPS Site Energy CostWith a 10 KW - PV Solar System
-$72 -$53 -$48 -$44 -$42
-$139-$184
-$63 -$61 -$47 -$51 -$66
$288$339
$378$418 $423 $412
$389 $401 $395$367
$316$276
$216
$285$330
$373 $381
$272
$205
$338 $334 $320$265
$210
-$200
-$100
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Chea BPS Site Energy Cost 10KW Solar PV Revenue Adjusted Energy Cost
Chea Booster Station (Consumption vs PV Generation)For 20 KW - PV Solar System
0.570.40 0.35 0.31 0.29
1.081.44
0.49 0.47 0.34 0.38 0.52
3.16
3.72
4.15
4.59 4.65 4.534.28 4.40 4.34
4.03
3.47
3.04
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Th
ou
san
ds
kWh
s
Booster Sta (Usage) 20KW Solar PV System
Chea Booster Station (Consumption vs PV Generation)For 20 KW - PV Solar System
0.570.40 0.35 0.31 0.29
1.081.44
0.49 0.47 0.34 0.38 0.52
3.16
3.72
4.15
4.59 4.65 4.534.28 4.40 4.34
4.03
3.47
3.04
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Th
ou
san
ds
kWh
s
Booster Sta (Usage) 20KW Solar PV System
Chea BPS Site Energy CostWith a 20 KW - PV Solar System
-$72 -$53 -$48 -$44 -$42
-$139-$184
-$63 -$61 -$47 -$51 -$66
$575
$677$756
$835 $846 $824$779 $801 $790
$733
$632$553
$504
$624$708
$791 $804
$684$595
$738 $729$687
$581$487
-$200
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Chea BPS Site Energy Cost 20KW Solar PV Revenue Adjusted Energy Cost
Chea BPS Site Energy CostWith a 20 KW - PV Solar System
-$72 -$53 -$48 -$44 -$42
-$139-$184
-$63 -$61 -$47 -$51 -$66
$575
$677$756
$835 $846 $824$779 $801 $790
$733
$632$553
$504
$624$708
$791 $804
$684$595
$738 $729$687
$581$487
-$200
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Chea BPS Site Energy Cost 20KW Solar PV Revenue Adjusted Energy Cost
Examples Consumption vs. PV Generation and Energy Costs
Analysis was conductedWater System - So-Hi Domestic Water Improvement
District, Golden Valley, AZ Facility – Groundwater Well site Submersible type pump – 20 HP
Consumption vs. PV Generation and Energy CostsAnalysis was conductedWater System - So-Hi Domestic Water Improvement
District, Golden Valley, AZ Facility – Groundwater Well site Submersible type pump – 20 HP
Well Site (Consumption vs PV Generation)For 5 KW - PV Solar System
50.43 52.3647.59
50.5154.50
70.23
85.03
71.4567.23 68.46
59.86 60.17
0.79 0.84 1.04 1.11 1.16 1.10 1.07 1.10 1.05 1.01 0.84 0.76
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Thou
sand
s
kWhs
Well Site (Usage) 5KW Solar PV (Generation)
Well Site (Consumption vs PV Generation)For 5 KW - PV Solar System
50.43 52.3647.59
50.5154.50
70.23
85.03
71.4567.23 68.46
59.86 60.17
0.79 0.84 1.04 1.11 1.16 1.10 1.07 1.10 1.05 1.01 0.84 0.76
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Thou
sand
s
kWhs
Well Site (Usage) 5KW Solar PV (Generation)
Well Site Energy CostWith a 5 KW - PV Solar System
-$713 -$733 -$698 -$719 -$748
-$922
-$1,050
-$861 -$831 -$840-$779 -$793
$144 $153 $189 $202 $212 $199 $195 $200 $191 $183 $153 $138
-$569 -$580-$509 -$517 -$536
-$723
-$855
-$661 -$640 -$657 -$626 -$655
-$1,100
-$900
-$700
-$500
-$300
-$100
$100
$300
$500
Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Well Site Energy Cost 5KW Solar PV Revenue Adjusted Energy Cost
Well Site Energy CostWith a 5 KW - PV Solar System
-$713 -$733 -$698 -$719 -$748
-$922
-$1,050
-$861 -$831 -$840-$779 -$793
$144 $153 $189 $202 $212 $199 $195 $200 $191 $183 $153 $138
-$569 -$580-$509 -$517 -$536
-$723
-$855
-$661 -$640 -$657 -$626 -$655
-$1,100
-$900
-$700
-$500
-$300
-$100
$100
$300
$500
Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Well Site Energy Cost 5KW Solar PV Revenue Adjusted Energy Cost
Well Site (Consumption vs PV Generation)For 10 KW - PV Solar System
50.43 52.3647.59
50.5154.50
70.23
85.03
71.4567.23 68.46
59.86 60.17
1.58 1.86 2.08 2.29 2.33 2.26 2.14 2.20 2.17 2.02 1.74 1.52
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Thou
sand
s
kWhs
Well Site (Usage) 10KW Solar PV (Generation)
Well Site (Consumption vs PV Generation)For 10 KW - PV Solar System
50.43 52.3647.59
50.5154.50
70.23
85.03
71.4567.23 68.46
59.86 60.17
1.58 1.86 2.08 2.29 2.33 2.26 2.14 2.20 2.17 2.02 1.74 1.52
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Thou
sand
s
kWhs
Well Site (Usage) 10KW Solar PV (Generation)
Well Site Energy CostWith a 10 KW - PV Solar System
-$713 -$733 -$698 -$719 -$748
-$922-$1,050
-$861 -$831 -$840-$779 -$793
$288 $339 $378 $418 $423 $412 $389 $401 $395 $367 $316 $276
-$425 -$394-$320 -$302 -$325
-$510
-$661
-$460 -$436 -$473 -$463 -$516
-$1,200
-$1,000
-$800
-$600
-$400
-$200
$0
$200
$400
$600
Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Well Site Energy Cost 10KW Solar PV Revenue Adjusted Energy Cost
Well Site Energy CostWith a 10 KW - PV Solar System
-$713 -$733 -$698 -$719 -$748
-$922-$1,050
-$861 -$831 -$840-$779 -$793
$288 $339 $378 $418 $423 $412 $389 $401 $395 $367 $316 $276
-$425 -$394-$320 -$302 -$325
-$510
-$661
-$460 -$436 -$473 -$463 -$516
-$1,200
-$1,000
-$800
-$600
-$400
-$200
$0
$200
$400
$600
Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Well Site Energy Cost 10KW Solar PV Revenue Adjusted Energy Cost
Well Site (Consumption vs PV Generation)For 20 KW - PV Solar System
50.43 52.3647.59
50.5154.50
70.23
85.03
71.4567.23 68.46
59.86 60.17
3.16 3.72 4.15 4.59 4.65 4.53 4.28 4.40 4.34 4.03 3.47 3.04
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Thou
sand
s
kWhs
Well Site (Usage) 20KW Solar PV (Generation)
Well Site (Consumption vs PV Generation)For 20 KW - PV Solar System
50.43 52.3647.59
50.5154.50
70.23
85.03
71.4567.23 68.46
59.86 60.17
3.16 3.72 4.15 4.59 4.65 4.53 4.28 4.40 4.34 4.03 3.47 3.04
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Thou
sand
s
kWhs
Well Site (Usage) 20KW Solar PV (Generation)
Well Site Energy CostWith a 20 KW - PV Solar System
-$713 -$733 -$698 -$719 -$748-$922
-$1,050
-$861 -$831 -$840 -$779 -$793
$575$677
$756$835 $846 $824 $779 $801 $790 $733
$632$553
-$137-$56
$58 $116 $98
-$98
-$272
-$60 -$41 -$106 -$147-$240
-$1,100
-$600
-$100
$400
$900
Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Well Site Energy Cost 20KW Solar PV Revenue Adjusted Energy Cost
Well Site Energy CostWith a 20 KW - PV Solar System
-$713 -$733 -$698 -$719 -$748-$922
-$1,050
-$861 -$831 -$840 -$779 -$793
$575$677
$756$835 $846 $824 $779 $801 $790 $733
$632$553
-$137-$56
$58 $116 $98
-$98
-$272
-$60 -$41 -$106 -$147-$240
-$1,100
-$600
-$100
$400
$900
Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Well Site Energy Cost 20KW Solar PV Revenue Adjusted Energy Cost
Project Funding Opportunities Water Infrastructure and Finance Authority of Arizona
(WIFA) Funding towards planning and design services only up to
$35,000 maximum. WIFA Drinking Water / Cleanwater Revolving Fund Loans: Funding for construction and/or design and construction can
be procured from WIFA. WIFA designates 20% of all revolving funds as "Green
Projects", meaning there is always funding directedfor renewable energy projects.
Water Infrastructure and Finance Authority of Arizona(WIFA) Funding towards planning and design services only up to
$35,000 maximum. WIFA Drinking Water / Cleanwater Revolving Fund Loans: Funding for construction and/or design and construction can
be procured from WIFA. WIFA designates 20% of all revolving funds as "Green
Projects", meaning there is always funding directedfor renewable energy projects.
Project Funding Opportunities US Bureau of Reclamation -WaterSMART Water and Energy
Efficiency Grants These grants are for construction of improvements and can match
up to 50% of the costs totaling $1,000,000.
US Department of Agriculture - Rural Development(USDA-RD) Typically the projects are funded as grant/loan
combinations. No funding limits. Grant/loan ratios arebased on community needs etc.
US Bureau of Reclamation -WaterSMART Water and EnergyEfficiency Grants These grants are for construction of improvements and can match
up to 50% of the costs totaling $1,000,000.
US Department of Agriculture - Rural Development(USDA-RD) Typically the projects are funded as grant/loan
combinations. No funding limits. Grant/loan ratios arebased on community needs etc.
Project Funding Opportunities US Department of Energy- Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Grants Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants (EECBG)
for governmental entities (cities, towns, counties, etc.) andtribes only.
Border Environment Conservation Commission(BECC)- For communities within 62 miles of the US-Mexico
international border, BECC offers grants andinfrastructure improvement loans through the NorthAmerican Development Bank.
US Department of Energy- Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Grants Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants (EECBG)
for governmental entities (cities, towns, counties, etc.) andtribes only.
Border Environment Conservation Commission(BECC)- For communities within 62 miles of the US-Mexico
international border, BECC offers grants andinfrastructure improvement loans through the NorthAmerican Development Bank.
Rebate and Subsidies Utility Rebate Programs APS SRP Tucson Electric Unisource Navopache Electric Co-op Inc.
Subsidies Tax incentives
Utility Rebate Programs APS SRP Tucson Electric Unisource Navopache Electric Co-op Inc.
Subsidies Tax incentives
Rebate Programs The rebates change based on size and location. They are also in effect for a limited time. Needs to be studied on a case-by-case basis. Generally, rebates range from 10% to almost 40%. The higher rebates are for “very” large projects.
The rebates change based on size and location. They are also in effect for a limited time. Needs to be studied on a case-by-case basis. Generally, rebates range from 10% to almost 40%. The higher rebates are for “very” large projects.
Closing Thoughts.. Implementation of Alternate Energy is very feasible from
financial standpoint Initial capital investment may be needed, but costs
incurred can be recovered overtime Active funding opportunities are available through various
government agencies Rebates are available from utility providers; however needs
to be considered on a case-by-case basis. A Preliminary Evaluation or a Feasibility Study must be
performed to determine basic technical and financialfeasibility.
Implementation of Alternate Energy is very feasible fromfinancial standpoint Initial capital investment may be needed, but costs
incurred can be recovered overtime Active funding opportunities are available through various
government agencies Rebates are available from utility providers; however needs
to be considered on a case-by-case basis. A Preliminary Evaluation or a Feasibility Study must be
performed to determine basic technical and financialfeasibility.
Thank you for your time Contact information: 4 Peaks Engineering Services
EIC Engineers, LLC
Waseem Khan, PG16810 Ave. of the Fountains, Ste. 204Fountain Hills, AZ 85268.Phone: 480.889.2328Email: [email protected]
Saqib Karori, PE,2484 N. Shade Tree LaneTucson, AZ 85715.Phone: 480.282.3869Email:[email protected]
Contact information: 4 Peaks Engineering Services
EIC Engineers, LLC
Waseem Khan, PG16810 Ave. of the Fountains, Ste. 204Fountain Hills, AZ 85268.Phone: 480.889.2328Email: [email protected]
Saqib Karori, PE,2484 N. Shade Tree LaneTucson, AZ 85715.Phone: 480.282.3869Email:[email protected]
Vahid Bagheri, PE14811 N. Kierland Blvd, #300Scottsdale, AZ 85254.Phone: 480.634.4130Email: [email protected]
Ed Lhota14811 N. Kierland Blvd, #300Scottsdale, AZ 85254.Phone: 480.634.4130Email: [email protected]
Examples Consumption vs. PV Generation and Energy Costs
Analysis was conductedWater System - So-Hi Domestic Water Improvement
District, Golden Valley, AZ Facility – Water System Office A small office location with electric heating and cooling
Consumption vs. PV Generation and Energy CostsAnalysis was conductedWater System - So-Hi Domestic Water Improvement
District, Golden Valley, AZ Facility – Water System Office A small office location with electric heating and cooling
Office Location (Consumption vs PV Generation)For 5 KW - PV Solar System
14.55
12.61
7.91
3.04 3.39
7.44
13.75
12.4111.71
6.225.15
11.29
0.79 0.84 1.04 1.11 1.16 1.10 1.07 1.10 1.05 1.01 0.84 0.76
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Office (Usage) 5KW Solar PV System
Office Location (Consumption vs PV Generation)For 5 KW - PV Solar System
14.55
12.61
7.91
3.04 3.39
7.44
13.75
12.4111.71
6.225.15
11.29
0.79 0.84 1.04 1.11 1.16 1.10 1.07 1.10 1.05 1.01 0.84 0.76
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Office (Usage) 5KW Solar PV System
Office Site Energy CostWith a 5 KW - PV Solar System
-$170-$150
-$97
-$44 -$47
-$99
-$176-$146 -$138
-$77 -$66
-$134
$144 $153$189 $202 $212 $199 $195 $200 $191 $183
$153 $138
-$26$3
$92 $101
$19$54 $53
$106$87
$5
$158 $164
-$200
-$150
-$100
-$50
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
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Office Site Energy Cost 5KW Solar PV Revenue Adjusted Energy Cost
Office Site Energy CostWith a 5 KW - PV Solar System
-$170-$150
-$97
-$44 -$47
-$99
-$176-$146 -$138
-$77 -$66
-$134
$144 $153$189 $202 $212 $199 $195 $200 $191 $183
$153 $138
-$26$3
$92 $101
$19$54 $53
$106$87
$5
$158 $164
-$200
-$150
-$100
-$50
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
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Office Site Energy Cost 5KW Solar PV Revenue Adjusted Energy Cost
Office Location (Consumption vs PV Generation)For 10 KW - PV Solar System
14.55
12.61
7.91
3.04 3.39
7.44
13.75
12.4111.71
6.225.15
11.29
1.58 1.86 2.08 2.29 2.33 2.26 2.14 2.20 2.17 2.02 1.74 1.520
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Office (Usage) 10KW Solar PV System
Office Location (Consumption vs PV Generation)For 10 KW - PV Solar System
14.55
12.61
7.91
3.04 3.39
7.44
13.75
12.4111.71
6.225.15
11.29
1.58 1.86 2.08 2.29 2.33 2.26 2.14 2.20 2.17 2.02 1.74 1.520
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Office (Usage) 10KW Solar PV System
Office Site Energy CostWith a 10 KW - PV Solar System
-$170 -$150-$97
-$44 -$47-$99
-$176-$146 -$138
-$77 -$66
-$134
$288$339
$378$418 $423 $412
$389 $401 $395$367
$316$276
$118
$189
$281$313
$213$255 $257
$289
$143
$374 $376
$250
-$200
-$100
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
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Office Site Energy Cost 10KW Solar PV Revenue Adjusted Energy Cost
Office Site Energy CostWith a 10 KW - PV Solar System
-$170 -$150-$97
-$44 -$47-$99
-$176-$146 -$138
-$77 -$66
-$134
$288$339
$378$418 $423 $412
$389 $401 $395$367
$316$276
$118
$189
$281$313
$213$255 $257
$289
$143
$374 $376
$250
-$200
-$100
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Office Site Energy Cost 10KW Solar PV Revenue Adjusted Energy Cost
Office Location (Consumption vs PV Generation)For 20 KW - PV Solar System
14.55
12.61
7.91
3.04
7.44
13.75
12.4111.71
6.225.15
11.29
3.163.72 4.15 4.59 4.65 4.53 4.28 4.40 4.34 4.03
3.47 3.04
3.39
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Office (Usage) 20KW Solar PV System
Office Location (Consumption vs PV Generation)For 20 KW - PV Solar System
14.55
12.61
7.91
3.04
7.44
13.75
12.4111.71
6.225.15
11.29
3.163.72 4.15 4.59 4.65 4.53 4.28 4.40 4.34 4.03
3.47 3.04
3.39
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Office (Usage) 20KW Solar PV System
Office Site Energy CostWith a 20 KW - PV Solar System
-$170 -$150-$97
-$44 -$47-$99
-$176 -$146 -$138-$77 -$66
-$134
$575
$677$756
$835 $846 $824$779 $801 $790
$733
$632$553
$406
$527
$791 $799
$603$655 $652 $656
$566
$419
$725$659
-$200
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
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Office Site Energy Cost 20KW Solar PV Revenue Adjusted Energy Cost
Office Site Energy CostWith a 20 KW - PV Solar System
-$170 -$150-$97
-$44 -$47-$99
-$176 -$146 -$138-$77 -$66
-$134
$575
$677$756
$835 $846 $824$779 $801 $790
$733
$632$553
$406
$527
$791 $799
$603$655 $652 $656
$566
$419
$725$659
-$200
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Office Site Energy Cost 20KW Solar PV Revenue Adjusted Energy Cost