Solar Hot Water Bid Cover Sheet - Residential  

 Solar Hot Water Bid Cover Sheet - Residential
Company preparing this bid: _________________________ CSLB License #: _________
Name of contact for this bid: __________________________ Phone #: _______________ Client/Property owner: ___________________________________________________ ________ Property address: ___________________________________ This bid is valid until: ____ Project to be completed within approximately _____ weeks of contract signing. Current Energy Usage Annual: _______ kWh / _______ therms Applicable PG&E electric/gas rate: ________ Other HW demands (hot tub, etc.): ____________ Number of occupants at site: ________ Existing Hot Water Heater: Please provide as much information as possible. Fuel source: ( Electric / Natural Gas ) Approximate age: _______ Manufacturer: __________________________ Energy factor (EF): _______ Existing plumbing: Size: _______ Type: ______________ Model: _________________ Storage capacity: ____________ Space available for SHW interior components? ( Y / N ) Proposed System
System Overview: Please provide the information below according to the system’s SRCC OG300 rating. OG300: System model: _______________ Number: _____ SOF (Solar Orientation Factor): _____ ESTIMATED ANNUAL ENERGY SAVINGS OG300 CA Zone 3 Annual Performance (kWh or therms): _______ Year 1 Utility Savings ($): _______
System Specifics: Please check the general system design. If active: If passive: □ Gas □ Electric Number of Tanks: ____ Size: ____ □ Thermosyphon* □ Electric Thermosyphon* Number of Tanks: ____ Size: ____ □ Electric ICS □ Gas ICS * Thermosyphon systems may require roof reinforcement. Collector manufacturer: _____________________ Model: _____________________ Number of collectors: ________ Total area of collectors: ________ Is this system closed or open loop? ( Closed / Open ) Is this part of a hydronic heating system? ( Y / N ) Type of freeze protection: _____________________ Storage capacity: ________ Back‐up water heater: ( Existing / New ) If new, manufacturer: _______________ Model: ___________ System Mounting Mounting location (circle one): Main Building Roof / Attached Roof / Out Building Roof / Ground Mounting system to be used: _________________________________________________________________________ Roof mounting ‐ Roof penetration required? ( Y / N ) Warranty Length (years) Collector Manufacturer Warranty: ________ Parts & Labor Warranty: ________ Minimum 1 year Manufacturer Warranty on other system components: ( Y / N ) Additional Project Considerations (if necessary) Included in project costs? Anticipated roof reinforcement: _____________________________________________________________________ Y / N Recommended maintenance schedule: _______________________________________________________________ Y / N Additional project‐cost factors: ______________________________________________________________________ Y / N Project Costs: Please check and describe appropriate purchasing strategy. □ Cash purchase TOTAL COST: ________ Estimated Federal Income Tax Credit: ________ Required down payment: ________ Schedule for balance: _______________________ □ Traditional Loan (please attach any additional necessary information of terms/conditions) Amount financed: ________ Monthly loan payment: ________ Length of loan: _______ Interest rate: _______ Granting institution: ______________________ Project Cash Flow and Benefit Analysis (if such analysis is provided) An analysis of the cash flow and benefits that can be provided by a solar hot water system over its useful life involves many variables (including inflation and natural gas rate escalation) and formulas. SmartSolar recommends that Clients interested in comparing such analyses across bids use an independent source, such as the “UC Berkeley solar calculator” on the Berkeley Solar Map (www.cityofberkeley.info/solarmap). As part of its free project advising, SmartSolar will assist Clients with such analysis comparison upon request. 6/26/2009