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Hathaway, Alden. Building zero energy solar homes for low income families in Chicago. 2005 SOLAR WORLD CONGRESS, 2005, Orlando, Flórida.
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For more than three decades, government leaders have promoted solar homes as a way of meeting our Nation’s energy needs and reducing adverse environmental impacts. However, during this period, most builders have generally rejected solar energy as a viable alternative to conventional electric power supplies because of the high cost. Yet, opportunities for cost-effective residential uses of solar power can be increased substantially by combining solar energy production and use with: (1) energy-efficient design, lighting, appliances and other energy efficiency measures; (2) creative financing solutions; and (3) utility rate modifications, such as net metering, for homeowners based on their production of solar energy. Unfortunately, the solar energy industry often has missed the opportunity to optimize the use of solar energy by combining these measures. At the same time, not for profit organizations, such as the Church or Habitat for Humanity or even city governments, such as the City of Chicago, are building houses for lower income families with low cost, yet often inefficient lights, appliances and even structures. Often the cost of just keeping the lights on in these new is simply overwhelming for these families. Many of them suffer the loss of their home because of unpaid bills. If it were only possible to build low income homes with technologies that nearly eliminate the cost of electricity then perhaps the promise of homes for low income families that they can actually afford to live in would be realized. This paper outlines the plans to break ground on April 27th, 2005 to build and showcase 15 solar powered energyefficient homes in Chicago, Illinois for low income families with the Bethel New Life Organization. It is based on the experience of the author in building his own zero energy solar house in Loudoun County, Virginia. The project is to be implemented in conjunction with initial funding from the US DOE’s Zero Energy Homes Program and additional funding by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunities and Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation. The design, building, and showcasing efforts for the .Zero Energy Solar Homes for Chicago project is spearheaded by a strong partnership including: (1) The Illinois State Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunities; (2) a leading non-profit marketer and broker of .green energy. in the East and Midwest (Environmental Resources Trust); (3) the local municipality and Million Solar Roofs Partner (the City of Chicago) including its building code experts; (4) a local non-profit faith-based low income home developer, (Bethel New Life); (5) a local utility partner involved in energy efficiency and .green power. efforts (Commonwealth Edison); (6) a major Chicago-based foundation supporting renewable energy (Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation); (7) a Great Lakes manufacturer of solar modules (Uni-Solar); (8) one of the major national appliance manufacturers (Whirlpool Corporation); and (9) one of the nation’s major lighting manufacturers (Osram Sylvania, Inc.).
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