[fullwidth backgroundcolor=”” backgroundimage=”” backgroundrepeat=”no-repeat” backgroundposition=”left top” backgroundattachment=”scroll” video_webm=”” video_mp4=”” video_ogv=”” video_preview_image=”” overlay_color=”” overlay_opacity=”0.5″ video_mute=”yes” video_loop=”yes” fade=”no” bordersize=”0px” bordercolor=”” borderstyle=”” paddingtop=”20px” paddingbottom=”20px” paddingleft=”0px” paddingright=”0px” menu_anchor=”” equal_height_columns=”no” hundred_percent=”no” class=”” id=””][content_boxes layout=”icon-boxed” icon_circle_size=”large” icon_align=”left” columns=”6″ class=”” id=””][content_box title=”ABOUT SOLARIZE” icon=”fa-info-circle” backgroundcolor=”” iconcolor=”#ffffff” circlecolor=”#555555″ circlebordercolor=”#ffa500″ iconflip=”” iconrotate=”” iconspin=”no” image=”” image_width=”35″ image_height=”35″ link=”#about” linktext=”” linktarget=”_self” animation_type=”0″ animation_direction=”down” animation_speed=”0.1″] [/content_box][content_box title=”HOW IT WORKS” icon=”fa-question-circle” backgroundcolor=”” iconcolor=”#ffffff” circlecolor=”#555555″ circlebordercolor=”#ffa500″ iconflip=”” iconrotate=”” iconspin=”no” image=”” image_width=”35″ image_height=”35″ link=”#how” linktext=”” linktarget=”_self” animation_type=”0″ animation_direction=”down” animation_speed=”0.1″] [/content_box][content_box title=”FINANCING & INCENTIVES” icon=”fa-building” backgroundcolor=”” iconcolor=”#ffffff” circlecolor=”#555555″ circlebordercolor=”#ffa500″ iconflip=”” iconrotate=”” iconspin=”no” image=”” image_width=”35″ image_height=”35″ link=”” linktext=”#financing” linktarget=”_self” animation_type=”0″ animation_direction=”down” animation_speed=”0.1″] [/content_box][content_box title=”WHY IT MATTERS” icon=”fa-exclamation-triangle” backgroundcolor=”” iconcolor=”#ffffff” circlecolor=”#555555″ circlebordercolor=”#ffa500″ iconflip=”” iconrotate=”” iconspin=”no” image=”” image_width=”35″ image_height=”35″ link=”#why” linktext=”” linktarget=”_self” animation_type=”0″ animation_direction=”down” animation_speed=”0.1″] [/content_box][content_box title=”RESOURCES” icon=”fa-cogs” backgroundcolor=”” iconcolor=”#ffffff” circlecolor=”#555555″ circlebordercolor=”#ffa500″ iconflip=”” iconrotate=”” iconspin=”no” image=”” image_width=”35″ image_height=”35″ link=”#resources” linktext=”” linktarget=”_self” animation_type=”0″ animation_direction=”down” animation_speed=”0.1″] [/content_box][content_box title=”FAQs” icon=”fa-list” backgroundcolor=”” iconcolor=”#ffffff” circlecolor=”#555555″ circlebordercolor=”#ffa500″ iconflip=”” iconrotate=”” iconspin=”no” image=”” image_width=”35″ image_height=”35″ link=”#faq” linktext=”” linktarget=”_self” animation_type=”0″ animation_direction=”down” animation_speed=”0.1″] [/content_box][/content_boxes][/fullwidth][section_separator divider_candy=”bottom,top” icon=”fa-bolt” icon_color=”#ffffff” bordersize=”1px” bordercolor=”#ffa500″ backgroundcolor=”#ffa500″ class=”” id=””][fullwidth backgroundcolor=”#ffffff” backgroundimage=”” backgroundrepeat=”no-repeat” backgroundposition=”left top” backgroundattachment=”scroll” video_webm=”” video_mp4=”” video_ogv=”” video_preview_image=”” overlay_color=”” overlay_opacity=”0.5″ video_mute=”yes” video_loop=”yes” fade=”no” bordersize=”0px” bordercolor=”” borderstyle=”solid” paddingtop=”20px” paddingbottom=”20px” paddingleft=”0px” paddingright=”0px” menu_anchor=”” equal_height_columns=”no” hundred_percent=”no” class=”” id=””][two_fifth last=”no” spacing=”yes” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”” padding=”” class=”” id=””][fusion_text][wpc_countdown theme=”flat-colors-very-wide” now=”1428885924387″ end=”2640″ bg=”#ffffff” padding=”5″][/fusion_text][/two_fifth][three_fifth last=”yes” spacing=”yes” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”” padding=”” class=”” id=””][fusion_text]

Property owners who purchase a system with our installation partner prior to July 31, 2015 will reduce costs for themselves and for their neighbors.

Any resident with a zip code in Paonia (81428), Hotchkiss (81419), or Crawford (81415), is eligible to register for this round of Solarize. Future rounds of Solarize may expand to other areas within Delta County.[/fusion_text][/three_fifth][/fullwidth][fullwidth backgroundcolor=”” backgroundimage=”” backgroundrepeat=”no-repeat” backgroundposition=”left top” backgroundattachment=”scroll” video_webm=”” video_mp4=”” video_ogv=”” video_preview_image=”” overlay_color=”” overlay_opacity=”0.5″ video_mute=”yes” video_loop=”yes” fade=”no” bordersize=”0px” bordercolor=”” borderstyle=”” paddingtop=”20px” paddingbottom=”20px” paddingleft=”0px” paddingright=”0px” menu_anchor=”” equal_height_columns=”no” hundred_percent=”no” class=”” id=””][title size=”2″ content_align=”left” style_type=”double dotted” sep_color=”#039c4c” class=”” id=””]ABOUT THE PROGRAM[/title][/fullwidth][modal name=”cost” title=”” size=”large” background=”#ffffff” border_color=”#039c4c” show_footer=”yes” class=”” id=””]

[/modal][fusion_tabs design=”clean” layout=”horizontal” justified=”yes” backgroundcolor=”#039c4c” inactivecolor=”” bordercolor=”” class=”” id=””][fusion_tab title=”1. COST” icon=”fa-calculator”]The cost of solar electricity looks like this. You have your hardware costs, accounting for 48% of average system cost, which include your inverter, modules, module racking, and what we call balance of systems (conduit, wiring, meter, etc). And your non-hardware costs, accounting for 52% of the system.

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With the price of solar equipment dropping significantly each year (cost of hardware over last several years: graph?) Solarize looks to reduce the non-hardware costs of solar in order to make it more affordable to residents, specifically looking to the customer acquisition portion of the cost of solar. Customer-acquisition activities can add considerable time and cost to PV installations, perhaps especially in areas with less-mature markets where perceived technology risk and unfamiliarity with PV might increase bid-failure rates.

So where Solarize is able to provide the selected installer with jobs in the pipeline through providing hot leads, installers are able to provide residents who sign up for a PV system through Solarize with pricing that reflects the lower customer acquisition costs. This is the basis of our tiered pricing structure. Based on system design, installers are able to set benchmarks based on capacity sold where new tier levels are reached. Simply put, the more solar sold through Solarize, the less the cost is for everyone who participates.[/fusion_tab][fusion_tab title=”2. COMPLEXITY” icon=”fa-cogs”]For many residents, the most complicated aspect of going solar is knowing where to begin. Solarize is all about providing an easy starting point. Solarize North Fork Valley provides residents with education on every aspect of solar including energy efficiency, solar electric technology, solar site assessments, incentives and rebates, financing solar and energy efficiency, and much more!

Equipped with this information, residents are able to make an informed decision about whether solar is right for them. Those who want to move forward with solar have the option of working with our pre-selected Solarize installer, who can offer them Solarize pricing.[/fusion_tab][fusion_tab title=”3. CUSTOMER INERTIA” icon=”fa-user”]A critical component of any Solarize program is its deadline. Residents must sign a contract with the Solarize installer by July 31st, 2015 in order to take advantage of the special tiered pricing offer.

This tiered pricing structure serves as a motivator for residents to talk with their neighbors about Solarize and encourage one another to take action. More neighbors going solar means lower prices for everyone.[/fusion_tab][/fusion_tabs][fullwidth backgroundcolor=”” backgroundimage=”” backgroundrepeat=”no-repeat” backgroundposition=”left top” backgroundattachment=”scroll” video_webm=”” video_mp4=”” video_ogv=”” video_preview_image=”” overlay_color=”” overlay_opacity=”0.5″ video_mute=”yes” video_loop=”yes” fade=”no” bordersize=”0px” bordercolor=”” borderstyle=”” paddingtop=”20px” paddingbottom=”20px” paddingleft=”0px” paddingright=”0px” menu_anchor=”” equal_height_columns=”no” hundred_percent=”no” class=”” id=””][title size=”2″ content_align=”left” style_type=”double dotted” sep_color=”#039c4c” class=”” id=””]HOW IT WORKS[/title][three_fourth last=”no” spacing=”yes” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”” padding=”” class=”” id=””][imageframe lightbox=”no” style_type=”none” bordercolor=”” bordersize=”0px” borderradius=”0″ stylecolor=”” align=”none” link=”” linktarget=”_self” animation_type=”0″ animation_direction=”down” animation_speed=”0.1″ class=”” id=””] [/imageframe][/three_fourth][one_fourth last=”yes” spacing=”yes” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”” padding=”” class=”” id=””][modal name=”howlist” title=”” size=”large” background=”” border_color=”” show_footer=”yes” class=”” id=””][checklist icon=”fa-check” iconcolor=”#ffffff” circle=”yes” circlecolor=”#ffa500″ size=”small” class=”” id=””][li_item icon=””]Want Solar?– Attend one of our Solarize North Fork Valley outreach events to learn more about whether solar is right for you! (link to calendar of events).[/li_item][li_item icon=””]Mailing List- If you’re interested in staying in the loop on Solarize North Fork Valley events, news, and reminders, sign up to be on our email list! Signing up only indicates your interest; it does not commit you to anything.[/li_item][li_item icon=””]Register– When you’re ready to explore solar as an option for your home or business, register on our website (link to registration page) to get a free remote site assessment from our SEI team![/li_item][li_item icon=””]Free Consult– Once you’ve filled out our simple remote site assessment form (link to remote site assessment form), we’ll call, review your form, and provide a free estimate for a solar system on your property, and answer any questions you have. If it’s something you’re interested in pursuing, we’ll pass your information along to our pre-selected Solarize installer to set up a site visit.[/li_item][li_item icon=””]Additional Benefits– If you’re not ready for solar but want to reduce your electrical consumption and electric bill, we can point you in the direction of free energy audit services, and a list of energy efficiency contractors in the area (link to resources page)[/li_item][li_item icon=””]Secure Financing– If you’re interested in financing the cost of your solar system, we can help you identify financing options available for your project (link to financing page)[/li_item][li_item icon=””]Site Visit– Once you have a sense of system cost, our pre-selected installer will set up a site visit where they can gather detailed information about your site in order to design your system and finalize a quote.[/li_item][li_item icon=””]Sign Contract– If you decide to install solar, you will sign a contract with the installer. The company will coordinate all permits, equipment purchases, installation, interconnection and inspections. The more people participate, the lower the price will be, so tell all your neighbors![/li_item][li_item icon=””]House– After your solar system is installed, solar power will begin reducing your electric bill right away![/li_item][/checklist][/modal][button link=”” color=”default” size=”” type=”” shape=”” target=”_self” title=”” gradient_colors=”|” gradient_hover_colors=”|” accent_color=”” accent_hover_color=”” bevel_color=”” border_width=”1px” shadow=”” icon=”fa-play” icon_position=”right” icon_divider=”no” modal=”howlist” animation_type=”0″ animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”1″ alignment=”” class=”” id=””]Click to See Details of How it Works[/button][/one_fourth][/fullwidth][fullwidth backgroundcolor=”” backgroundimage=”” backgroundrepeat=”no-repeat” backgroundposition=”left top” backgroundattachment=”scroll” video_webm=”” video_mp4=”” video_ogv=”” video_preview_image=”” overlay_color=”” overlay_opacity=”0.5″ video_mute=”yes” video_loop=”yes” fade=”no” bordersize=”0px” bordercolor=”” borderstyle=”” paddingtop=”20px” paddingbottom=”20px” paddingleft=”0px” paddingright=”0px” menu_anchor=”” equal_height_columns=”no” hundred_percent=”no” class=”” id=””][title size=”2″ content_align=”left” style_type=”double dotted” sep_color=”#039c4c” class=”” id=””]INCENTIVES, FINANCING, & PRICING[/title][/fullwidth][fusion_tabs design=”clean” layout=”horizontal” justified=”yes” backgroundcolor=”#ffa500″ inactivecolor=”” bordercolor=”” class=”” id=””][fusion_tab title=”Tax credits explained” icon=”fa-question-circle”]Don’t have content for these items yet-[/fusion_tab][fusion_tab title=”Incentives and Rebates” icon=”fa-thumbs-o-up”][/fusion_tab][fusion_tab title=”Financing & Efficiency” icon=”fa-certificate”][/fusion_tab][fusion_tab title=”Tiered pricing structure” icon=”fa-list”]Tab content[/fusion_tab][fusion_tab title=”Pricing calculator?” icon=”fa-calculator”]Tab content[/fusion_tab][/fusion_tabs][fullwidth backgroundcolor=”” backgroundimage=”” backgroundrepeat=”no-repeat” backgroundposition=”left top” backgroundattachment=”scroll” video_webm=”” video_mp4=”” video_ogv=”” video_preview_image=”” overlay_color=”” overlay_opacity=”0.5″ video_mute=”yes” video_loop=”yes” fade=”no” bordersize=”0px” bordercolor=”” borderstyle=”” paddingtop=”20px” paddingbottom=”20px” paddingleft=”0px” paddingright=”0px” menu_anchor=”” equal_height_columns=”no” hundred_percent=”no” class=”” id=””][title size=”2″ content_align=”left” style_type=”double dotted” sep_color=”#039c4c” class=”” id=””]WHY IT MATTERS[/title][/fullwidth][one_half last=”no” spacing=”yes” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”” padding=”” class=”” id=””][modal name=”jobs” title=”” size=”large” background=”” border_color=”#039c4c” show_footer=”yes” class=”” id=””][/modal][fusion_text]Solarize North Fork Valley was inspired by the Solarize program model originated in Portland, Oregon. In Portland, Solarize began as a grassroots effort to greatly increase the installation of residential rooftop solar electric (photovoltaic) systems.

What the originators didn’t anticipate was the entire “market-kickstart” provided by their efforts. In each of the communities that have adopted the Solarize model, non-Solarize contracted installations have increased as a result of the heightened awareness and education provided by the campaign.

As a result of this fact, communities around the nation have used the Solarize model to not only increase the installation of PV systems in their communities, but also to create jobs in the industry. Nationwide, one out of every 78 jobs created in 2014 was in the solar industry.

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While SEI has always been focused on training for the national and international solar market, the time is ripe for SEI to bring our impact home to a our local communities. To do this, SEI secured 2 Americorps VISTA positions to work on Economic Development Through Solar for Delta County this year. And thus was born Solarize North Fork Valley. The goal of Solarize NFV is to bring some of the same success the solar industry has seen on a national and international level to our communities, with the long term goal of creating more jobs locally.[/fusion_text][/two_third]