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Photo of the Month: August 2012   

LightWave Solar is almost finished installing two solar parking canopies at the Medical Arts Center in Clarksville, TN.  The system totals 50kW, the maximum size allowed under Generation Partners. 

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TVA Generation Partners Program Ends September 30  

 

The popular Generation Partners program will end on September 30, which means TVA will not approve any new Generation Partners applications after this date.  LightWave Solar is encouraging all potential solar system owners to sign up under the existing program to lock in the 12 cent premium rate and avoid load requirements that will be implemented under the new Green Power Providers program. 

 

To get in under the existing program, TVA and local power distributors need at least 4-6 weeks to process and approve Generation Partners applications.  LightWave Solar recommends submitting applications (which include drawings and specifications) before September 1st.  

 

The target date for the new incentive program, Green Power Providers, is October 1st.  Applicants approved before December 31, 2012 will receive the 12 cents premium for 10 years.  However, we anticipate that TVA and local distributors will be very busy during this time, and approvals are not guaranteed before the end of the year. 

 

Green Power Provider applications signed in 2013 will receive a smaller premium from TVA.  Premium rates have not been announced at this time.  Another important program change is a load requirement which will limit the size of a solar system installed.  TVA has not announced the specific requirement, but the intent is to limit solar system size to the electricity consumed on-site.  Other changes include a cap on program participation and an application fee (amount has not been announced).

 

The new program will be a 20-year contract.  TVA will pay a premium for solar kilowatt-hours during the first 10 years and then the retail rate for solar kilowatt-hours from years 11 through 20. Generation Partners participants will be able to sign up for the 10 year extension this year.

 

If you are interesting in installing a solar system, please contact us as quickly as possible to get your Generation Partners project in the queue for approval. 

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Solar Events Coming Up:

 

This Saturday in Nashville:

Solar Tour & Energy Efficiency Workshop 

Come check out the solar-powered, energy efficient Zhito residence.

LightWave Solar and E3 Innovate will host an educational Solar Tour and Energy Efficiency Workshop. The event will include a tour of a solar PV system and an overview of effective efficiency measures that help make homes more comfortable, healthy and less expensive to heat and cool.

 

Saturday, August 4 from 9am-10:30am  

At the Zhito Residence
1608 Graybar Lane (please park on Richards Street)
Nashville, TN 37215

 

The event is free and open to the public. There will be a raffle and giveaways! Please RSVP to Grace at [email protected] or 615-641-4050 x104.

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Next week in Memphis:  

Solar Energy for Business Seminar  

LightWave Solar in Memphis is hosting a Solar for Business Lunch & Learn. We will explain the financial benefits of adding solar to a business, including an overview of the available tax incentives and the current TVA Generation Partners program and the expected incentive changes this year.

 

Thursday, August 9 from 12-1pm.  Lunch is included!
River Tower at South Bluffs Clubhouse
655 Riverside Drive
Memphis, TN 38103

 

The event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP to Grace at [email protected] or 615-641-4050 x104.  

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August 21 in Johnson City:

Solar Workshop: Invest in Solar in 2012

On Tuesday, August 21, join LightWave Solar in Johnson City for an informative solar workshop. Learn why 2012 is the best year to invest in solar. We will cover the types of solar energy packages, current and future incentives, and solar project highlights.

 

Tuesday, Aug 21 5:30-8:00pm
Nelsons Art Center
234 East Main Street
Johnson City, TN 37604

The workshop is free and open to the public! Sandwiches will be served. Please RSVP to Alexis in Johnson City at [email protected] or 423-737-0151.

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Where We'll Be...

 

Solar Tour and Energy Efficiency Workshop in Nashville 

Sat, Aug 4 9-10:30am

The Zhito Residence
1608 Graybar Lane
Nashville, TN 37215

More info here 

 

Solar Energy for Business Lunch & Learn in Memphis 

Thurs, Aug 9 12pm-1pm

River Tower at South Bluffs Clubhouse

655 Riverside Drive

Memphis, TN 38103

More info here   

 

Solar Workshop in Johnson City: Solar in 2012 

Tues, Aug 21 5:30pm-8pm 

Nelsons Art Center

234 East Main Street
Johnson City, TN 37604
More info here
 

ESC Energy Conference in Nashville 

Aug 23-24  

Loews Vanderbilt Hotel 

2100 West End Avenue Nashville, TN 37203 

More info here 

 

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