[SPN-Discussion] Solar in the City II: Financing Solar - 6:30 Mon. May 18, Columbia University

[iKeeks]

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, LLC
Andrea 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 at 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
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