IBEW Local 3 Solar installation program

NPCP is currently providing solar kits and training for solar installation for IBEW Local 3 members. If you are interested in the program, please fill out the site evaluation form and mail or email it to Samara Levine.

Solar Training Workshop

On Saturday, July 12th, 2008, NPCP hosted a free solar training workshop at the union headquarters. The workshop covered key information needed for a successful installation, including:

• Mounting the panels to the roof
• Grounding
• Connecting the solar array to the inverter
• Permitting issues

We also showed a solar installation training video. If you missed the workshop, or would like to see the video again, please click on the video below to view (If you prefer, you may also view the video full screen by clicking on the button to the left of Google Video):

ABOUT THE LOCAL 3 PROGRAM

LIPA Solar Pioneer Program

Please read about the rebates and incentives, information on permitting, and others on Long Island Power Authority (LIPA)'s Solar Pioneer Program website.

The Solar Kit Includes the Following:

• Sharp 198 Solar Modules (Detailed Specs) , or Sharp 176 Solar Modules (Detailed Specs)
• SMA Inverter
• Mounting Equipment: Includes support rails, joiner splices, front covers, module clips, slider brackets, bolts, slider mount screws, and docks washers.
• USSAT Slider Layout Drawing
• Installation Guide
• Bracket Warranty
• Module Warranty via Sharp Electronics (25 years)
• Inverter Warranty
• Engineered Stamp / Test Reports for Permits

Additional Parts

• Communication Package consisting of a SMA Webb Box (Detailed Specs), a Communication Module and Communications Cable may be added for an additional cost. These systems communicate with a computer to give an anytime visual of your solar system operation.
• Flashings: Allow for increased air flow under the panels for a higher total output (usually approximately 3% additional output). Flashings may be required by certain building departments and can be added to the Solar Kit for an additional cost.

Supplimentary Materials for the IBEW Solar Residential Program:

Financing for IBEW Members

Sharp and Citi Bank have partnered up to offer IBEW members a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) to finance the upfront costs of installing solar. There are no transaction fees invovled.

In many states, the monthly payments on the HELOC are less than the homeowners previous electrical bill so that the homeowner enjoys a net economic gain as soon as the installation is completed.

Contact NPCP for more information on the IBEW Solar Residential Program.