Solar in the City, Episode II
May 11th, 2009 by Jervey
New York Solar Energy Society
presents
Solar in the City: Episode II - Financing Solar Systems
Monday, May 18, 2009 • 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Columbia University • Altschul Auditorium
The International Affairs building • 420 W. 118th Street • NYC
The first panel of the Solar in the City series explored the extensive scope for solar in an urban setting. This panel will explore the cost of solar, as well as provide attendees with comprehensive information on the various financial incentives currently in place for solar installations of both residential and commercial scale. Panelists will also discuss the various third party financial models available in some states, such as equipment leasing and power purchasing agreements. We will also explore different opportunities created through the financial stimulus bill.
The Solar Panel:
Stanley Fishbein, President, Capquest Group
Gabe Selig, Gabriel M. Selig, Esq., President, Southport Power, LLCAndrea Watson, NYC Solar Coordinator, Center for Sustainable Energy, Bronx Community College, CUNY
Tickets: NYSES members: $10 / $15 for non-members.
Pay for your spot at PayPal: Click HERE
Or RSVP to rsvp@nyses.org
Schedule 6:00 - 6:30: Registration 6:30 - 8:00 Panel discussion and Q&A 8:00 - 9:00 Networking Topics for discussion
- The cost of solar?
- What are all the financial incentives, how do they work, to whom are they available?
- The financial models - leasing, PPA’s
- Financing solar thermal
- How does net metering work?
- How to calculate the ROI for solar PV
- What new funds are available for solar businesses?
- Does solar make sense financially? What is the ROI, IRR, payback period?
Who should attend?
Members of the New York Solar Energy Society, members of the American Solar Energy Society, members of the International Solar Energy Society, members of other renewable energy organizations, solar energy professionals, engineers, green building professionals, architects, construction professionals, building owners, consultants, urban planners, students.
For Directions go to: http://www.cs.columbia.
edu/theory/directions2.html