Solar Energy Options for Florida
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Solar Energy Options for Florida
Presented by:
Eco-$mart Homes and Buildings Program
Eco-$mart Homes and Buildings Program
• An EPA ENERGY STAR Ally• Created by Nonprofit Florida House Institute
for Sustainable Development (FHI):– Free Eco-$mart Materials Consultation– Distributes / Installs Approved Systems– Provides Energy Efficiency Ratings– Connects to Energy Efficient Mortgages– Educational Seminars for Public and Trades
• A Portion of Proceeds Benefit Nonprofit (FHI)
What Does a Home Really Cost? Sticker Price vs. Monthly Payment
Standard Eco-$martHome Home
Sticker Price $160,000 $165,000
Monthly Mortgage Pmt. $1,064 $1,098
Monthly Utility Bill $160 $100
Tax Savings $0 ($8)
Total Monthly Payment $1224 $1190
Positive Cash Flow $0 $34
Why Do the EPA and Eco-$mart Care About Energy Efficient Homes and Products?
The average home produces TWICE the greenhouse gases generated by the average car.
Shifting 95% of the market to ENERGY STAR Homes by 2012 is equal to removing more than 4
million cars from U.S. roads & locking in over $100 billion of increased income!
Eco-$mart Solar Energy Systems: Passive Solar Water Heating
• Saves 70 to 90% of water heating costs
• No moving parts
• 10 year mfr. warranty
• Doubles hot water supply for household
• Water heating costs stay low as family grows
• Pollution reduction equal to removing one car from our highways
EPA ENERGY STAR 5-Star Home Package
» Passive Solar Water Heating» 12 SEER Air Conditioning» Sealed Duct System» State-Certified Energy Rating
30 Percent Less Energy Use vs. National Model Energy Code
Ten Year Savings:
$10,279.0096 Tons of
Air Pollution
Other Benefits:
Improved Air QualityAdded Resale ValueIncreased ComfortMore Hot Water
ENERGY STAR MORTGAGES -More Affordability, Buying Power
Standard ENERGYHome STAR Home
Housing Price: $160,000 $165,000
Qualifying Income: $52,900 $50,600
Actual Income: $52,000 $52,000
Largest House: $156,600 $170,700
Buyer Qualifies? NO YES
Based upon 2% mortgage “stretch” for ENERGY STAR loan.
Eco-$mart Solar Energy Systems: Solar Pool Heating - Conventional
Eco-$mart Solar Energy Systems: Solar Pool Heating - Ground Mount
Eco-$mart Solar Energy Systems: Solar Pool Heating - Commercial
Eco-$mart Solar Energy Systems:Solar Attic “No Panel”Pool Heating
Eco-$mart Solar Energy Systems: Building Integrated Photovoltaics
Eco-$mart Solar Energy Systems: Building Integrated Photovoltaics
Eco-$mart Solar Energy Systems: Daylighting Systems
What Do I Do Now?
1. Contact Eco-$mart Homes and Buildings Program for a free consultation at 888-329-2705.
2. Choose a builder who is participating in the
Eco-$mart and ENERGY STAR Homes programs.
3. Tell your friends and neighbors about these energy, resource and money saving ideas.