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Minnesota Energy News EEBA Announces Energy Efficiency 1996 Excellence in Building Conference Financing for Non-Profits is Available Over the last thirteen years the Energy Efficient Building Association (EEBA) has been actively educating about energy efficient building con- The Environmental&Energy Resource cepts. Through their annual conference, EEBA has been successful in Center (EERC) announces the bringing together a national audience to learn about the latest in building availability of below-market techniques, providing opportunities for building and energy professionals rate financing for fellow non- to network and learn from the best and the brightest in the industry. profit organizations. The EERC will The 1996 Excellence in Building Conference will be held at the Hyatt provide financing for energy conser- Regency Minneapolis, November 14-17. Professional/peer reviewed work vation and efficiency upgrades.The will be presented at the conference on all areas of building science, funds, says the EERC, are one way construction practices, marketing, utility and government programs. With they can repay the community for the addition of a track focused on large commercial building, the '96 fifteen years of support. conference will be the most comprehensive show of the year. The EERC financing guidelines Exposition, The main highlight of the conference will be the EEBA include: scheduled for November 15 and 16. With an expected attendance of over • Financing through loan or lease 800 people, the Expo offers the rare opportunity to present energy arrangement. efficient and renewable energy (EERE) products and services to pur- • Negotiable below-market interest chasers from across the nation. Expo events have been planned to rate (approximately 7%to 8%). increase traffic to exhibits and create an "exhibitor friendly" conference for all participants. An early registration discount is being offered for • Maximum loan term of five years those who sign up by June 1, 1996. ip (60 months) to match savings stream. The EEBA conference is noted for offering a wide range of presentations * Loan cap of$20,000 for customers from all sectors of the industry. The call for papers invites building less than 100 kW. Loan cap of professionals to share their research, field experience, case studies, $40,000 for customers more than program successes and breakthrough technologies with their colleagues. 100 kW. Those interested in presenting a technical paper, case study, half-day or full day pre-conference session, interactive session or panel discussion Call Valdi Stefanson at the may contact EEBA Conference Headquarters to request a call for papers. Environment& Energy Resource Center for details, (612)227-7847. For more information contact Elizabeth or Jim at the EEBA office: 612-851-9940. NSP Program Powers Residential Solar Use This summer Northern States Power Company will PV system which will generate an estimated 200 kW install up to 17 photovoltaic (PV) systems for hours per month or roughly $14 of electricity. residential customers. NSP first offered the Electricity produced by the system will be used in the program in its January 1996"Energy Wise" newsletter customer's home. Any excess production will be which is delivered to residential customers with sold to NSP at the existing residential rate. their monthly statements. Program manager Dick Customers selected for the program will be required Ellis said NSP is very pleased that more than to sign a contract agreeing to pay NSP $50 a month 200 customers responded. (in addition to their regular electric charges ) for five years. Systems will be installed on homes with the best solar potential. Specifically, the program will select After the first five years, the customer can sign single family homes with at least 320 square feet of another contract for five years with the same unobstructed south-facing roof. NSP wants to payment schedule, purchase the system for $3000, gauge residential customers' desire to support solar or have the system removed. After a total of ten energy and to study the durability and performance years, the customer may purchase the system for of the PV panels in our climate. $1. Future projects, if any, will be based on the results of this initial program. Solar Advantage participants will fare well through this program. NSP will install a $15,000 to $20,000 We will keep you posted on the program results.