Energy Team: September 11, 2015
Attending: Judy Kindel, John Sarver, Bob Wasserman, LeRoy Harvey, Sally Wallace, Roger Eberhart, and JoAnn
Render.
Reviewed Summary of Last Meeting
Consumers Solar Garden Update
At the moment, there are no solid commitments from owners for hosting a large (3-7acre) solar system
though some interest and potential still exists. We discussed the possibilities of:
 Pursuing a community solar project with help from other organizations/project developer/managers
 Continuing to promote the idea – including Consumers solar gardens (“shares” will be available to any
Consumers Energy customer)
 Promoting and staying informed about legislation/policies that favor renewables/efficiency
Energy Education Sessions
3.
Discuss information table @ Meridian Market (9/12)
What are the key messages?
Schedule?
Set-up
8
9
10
4.
Energy Update – Phase II & Quarterly Energy Report
5.
Sustainable Home & Business Tour – Oct 3
6.
Master Planning & Resources from
CEC and MEO
Gail Oranchak has been asked to attend a future
meeting and discuss how energy might be implemented/included in the Master Plan Update.
11
12
1
2
Take-down
Master Plan
2015 Township
Goals &
Objectives
Economic
Development
See resources at http://bit.ly/en-planning
Facilities
Management
& Efficiency
Energy &
Sustainability
Sustainability
Assessment
7.
Other?
Next meeting? October 16, 23, or 30?
Q & A @ the Meridian Market
What are doing?
We are inviting people to…learn more about the benefits of community solar and
updated on progress through an email list (people can add their name to a list at the
table, or http://bit.ly/sungardens)
If enough interest is expressed in Meridian – and a suitable site is located, Consumers
may build one of the first of its kind here in Meridian Township
We are also sharing info about The Sustainable Home and Business Tour, Solar Stuff,
and a Regional Recycling Event
Who are you?
We are members of the Meridian Energy Team + + +
What’s in it for me?
Become a solar pioneer!
What will it cost?
year
month
1 MW system…
annual production
2000 shares/1 MW
kwh/year
per .5kw (share)
1,471,938
736
$
55.20
$
216.00
$
160.80
122,662
61
$
4.60
$
18.00
$
13.40
7 year
value @ $.075/kWh
net cost 7 year
term
cost/share
Benefits: no roof required, environmental benefits, no maintenance, a good
solar site/access not required.