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What You Get

A fully outfitted LifePort will come with:

* Light gauge, high strength, galvanized steel frame - 23' x 23' footing, 8' interior ceiling clearance, roof height is 10' high sloping up to 14', roof slope is 10 degrees. Made of recycled metal, 100% recyclable.

* Standing Seam metal roof (16" widths) in your choice of colors - made of recycled metal, 100% recyclable.

* Electrical Balance of System (BOS) - includes voltage regulators, inverters, disconnect switches, electrical connections to the solar PV modules, 4 spare circuits to be used later for lighting, car charging and/or outlets - OR - choose to upgrade to a GridPoint Connect to smartly energize your life; GridPoint Connect contains batteries to allow you to maintain power even if the power goes out in your neighborhood.

Browse http://www.mcelroymetal.com/content/residential/# under “Additional Resources”, you will find a link for “color selection” that shows how those colors look on a typical home installation.

* Solar PV modules - scalable from 2.4kW all the way up to 6.4kW.
Your LifePort offers many facade options to match any home design.
Options will be ultimately be made available to clad your lifeport with facades to match the exterior of your house. High efficiency LED lighting options will also be made available for interior and exterior lighting.

SYSTEM SIZE: 2.4 - 6.4 kW (dc)
A typical San Diego home spending an average $120/month for eletricity, needs a 4.8 kW DC system to satisfy 100% of their annual demands.

REBATES:
Federal: $2,000 (30% capped at $2K)
State: varies, but California Solar Initiative (CSI): $8,800 - $10,100
For information on rebates in your state, please visit dsireusa.org.

ESTIMATED INCREASE IN PROPERTY VALUE:
$25,020 - $49,762 due to energy savings
$25,000+ value of roofed carport
Total Increase In Property Value: $50,020 - $74,762

ESTIMATED RETURN ON INVESTMENT: < 1 year

ESTIMATED CO2 DISPLACED: (over 25 year life term of system) 142 tons - equivalent to 284,000 automobile miles