Missouri Solar Economics

Changescape Solar

Ken Tucker

Don Loughridge

Why Solar and Why Now?

• Rebates from Ameren and the Feds pay for 80% or more of the system*

• Residential electric bill cut over 75% or more*

• True increase in Appraised Value

* Actual savings determined at the after the assessment

About Changescape Solar

• Business Developer for Syndicated Solar

• We’re based in St. Charles, MO

• Cradle to Grave solution including financing Assessment Engineering Procurement Construction Warranty

Residential and Commercial Systems

Free Assessment takes 15-20 minutes

Good Solar Candidates

• Ameren or KCP&L Customers in Missouri

• South Facing with No Shade Issues

• Residential or Commercial Properties

• Tired of high electric bills

• Someone who wants to be Green

• Residential Footprints Range from – 140 Sq Ft. Starter System (2.0 kW)

– 688 Sq Ft Mini Power Plant (9.75 kW)

• Commercial Systems up to 25 kW / electric meter

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY EXAMPLE

Solar Project

Investment Payback

• Most Investment pay backs occur in Year 2

• Cost avoidance around $65,000 over 25 years

• Averages $20 increase in appraised value for every $1 per year saved in electric costs

$200,000 House Saves $1,000 = $20,000 Appraised Value

• kWh Production Guarantee from Syndicated Solar

Environmental Benefits*

• Gas Not Consumed – 1,067.79 Gallons

• Coal Not Burned – 10,912.29 Pounds

• Water Saved - 5,286.40 Gallons

• Homes Powered – 1.15 Homes

• CO2 Avoided – 20,928.83 Pounds

• Miles Not Driven – 21,782.89 Miles

• Trees Planted – 243.40 Trees

• Landfill Waste Avoided – 6,404.22 Pounds

* According to the EPA, based on the Residential Example

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY EXAMPLE

Thank You

Presented by: Ken Tucker and Don Loughridge

July 2012

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