SOUTHWEST CHULA VISTA CIVIC ASSOCIATION

Minutes of General Meeting September 26, 2011

South Branch Library Room “B”

Call to order at 6:22 with 14 total attendees

1. Our guest this month was Anne Bessinger from Sullivan Solar to explain the topics regarding rooftop solar systems and the Chula Vista Solar Program opportunities and incentives.

2. The presentation in PowerPoint format included:

a. Nationwide solar energy generation is 1% of total

b. Adding solar collectors does not increase the value of your home with regard to property taxes.

c. In the beginning solar panels were only 6% efficient but that has increased to 20% currently.

d. Solar collectors provide DC (direct current) which must then be converted to AC (alternating current) for common usage.

e. Since it is part of a regional grid, having solar collectors does not prevent power failures even in the daytime.

f. It is possible to build a baseline system just large enough to keep usage within the tier 1 SDG&E pricing category (the cheapest)

g. Average cost after rebate for a complete system is $29,000 but there is the possibility of a solar lease also.

Adjourn at 7:00 P.M.