Citizenre Power Point Presentation
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Solar Energy & Our Economy
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Solar Energy &Our Economy
Solar Energy &Our Economy
Myth:Myth:
There isn’t enough sun
in Massachusetts
for Solar Electricity to work.
Earth’s Energy BudgetEarth’s Energy Budget
Solar Energy IntensitySolar Energy Intensity
Net MeteringNet Metering
Net MeteringNet Metering
Economic PotentialEconomic PotentialNational, State and Local
oJobs
oEconomic Growth
oEducation and Training
oStablization of Energy Costs & Reliability
oConsumer Energy Savings
Myth:Myth:
Solar panels are
too expensive!
How is this possible?How is this possible?
Product Service
Three Ways This is PossibleThree Ways This is Possible
Economies of Scale
Proven Technology
Vertical Integration
Economies of ScaleEconomies of Scale
500MW factory
Silicon -Abundant raw source
Licensed processing technology
Aggregation of RECs
Proven TechnologyProven Technology
Polysilicon panels under glass
Grid-tied
Daily web-based monitoring
Vertical IntegrationVertical Integration
All components including Balance of System (BOS) brought together in house
National Franchise system for installation and maintenance
Independent Ecopreneurs
Solar PV RentalSolar PV Rental
NO System PurchaseNO Installation CostsNO Permit HasslesNO Performance WorriesNO Maintenance FeesNO Rate Increases
Monthly Utility CostsMonthly Utility Costs
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
1st Year 5th Year 10th Year 15th Year 20th Year 25th Year
Utility CompaniesCitizenrē
Potential Annual Savings
Potential Annual Savings
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
1st Year 5th Year 10th Year 15th Year 20th Year 25th Year
Cumulative Total Savings
Cumulative Total Savings
$0
$2,000
$4,000
$6,000
$8,000
$10,000
$12,000
$14,000
$16,000
$18,000
1st Year 5th Year 10th Year 15th Year 20th Year 25th Year
HomeownersHomeowners
Have a CHOICE
Can UPGRADE to Clean Energy
Can AFFORD it
Can LOCK IN their electrical costs…for up to 25 years!
NOW You CAN NOW You CAN Go beyond changing light bulbsPromote an equitable cost-
saving program for homeownersIncrease Economic SecuritySupport Energy IndependenceEnhance Environmental
SustainabilityAttract Renewable Industry
NOW You CAN NOW You CAN
EMPOWER Yourself
with SOLAR
NOW You CAN NOW You CAN
Be on the LEADING EDGE
Make a DIFFERENCE
Be a part of the SOLUTION
