Kingfield Neighborhood Association Board Meeting, June 12, 7 PM, MLK Park
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Dr. Martin Luther King Legacy Council, June 13, 6:30 PM, MLK Park
Crime Prevention and Safety Committee: May 21,6:30 Social & Meet KFNA's new project organizer, 7 PM, Neighborhood Clean-up, meet at MLK Park
Youth & Schools Committee, no meetings planned at this time.
Green Committee, Solarize Kingfield happening now contact info@kingfield.org for more information!
Redevelopment Committee, May Meeting Postponed due to Cancellation of Presenter!
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Solarize Kingfield Phase I
Please note: The first phase of this project ended October 2011–read a Case Study of the project by MetroCerts!
Solarize Kingfield Phase I was a solar installation program for local businesses and institutions, led by KFNA. We helped businesses and institutions interested in installing up to 40 kW solar electric systems to simplify the process and reduce the cost of adding solar.
This work was supported by a grant from the City of Minneapolis. We started with two pilot sites, one of which, Quality Coaches, has installed 25 kW of solar PV with battery backup. Another site, Twin Town Guitars, installed 28 kW of solar PV.
May 24, 2011 Workshop resources Presentation on Solar PV for Commercial Buildings: Kingfield Solar PV Presentation. See below for resources & opportunities for businesses & organizations to improve energy efficiency.
Cost: For a solar electric system, the cost depends on the size of the system and the ease of installation. Before incentives and tax credits, typical costs range from $6.50–$9.00 for each watt of capacity. Incentives and tax credits (see below) can cover more than 60% of the cost in some cases. A typical profitable business can see installation costs recouped in 5-7 years. Your solar installer should be able to assist you in identifying ROI based on your specific situation.
KFNA has established a short list of partnering solar PV installers for Solarize Kingfield. These partner installers are helping us in our efforts to simplify the process, by sharing their expertise and providing feedback and input at each step as we develop and implement our program.
Our partnering solar PV installers were Solarflow Energy, Applied Energy Innovations, Sundial Solar, andInnovative Power Systems. Click here to learn more about our partnering installers.
Relevant Solar Links
Costs, benefits, challenges and financial incentives for solar electric in Minnesota (State of MN)
Small Solar Electric Systems: A Minnesota Guide
Xcel Energy Solar Rewards program and related links
Hiring An Installer (State of MN)
Energy Efficiency Resources for Businesses & Organizations
0% Loan + Grant Limited time opportunity! Combined loan & grant fund for energy improvements–from the City of Minneapolis & CEE
Lighting One Stop Free audit & rebate incentives to improve lighting efficiency–from Xcel Energy & CEE
Food Service Energy Leadership Program from Eureka Recycling
Tips & Resources for Food Service Businesses
EnergySmart Minnesota Resources & incentives for businesses & organizations