![]() ![]() It should also be noted that energy efficiency upgrades complement solar energy economically. Not only are the prices of panels dropping, so are the costs associated with installation, such as permitting and inspection-also known as “ soft costs.” All of SETO's funding programs are working toward improving the affordability of solar and making it easier for consumers to choose solar. The cost of going solar has dropped every year since 2009, a trend researchers expect to continue. In some cities around the country, solar is already cost competitive with the electricity sold by your local utility. Check the National Utility Rate Database to see current electricity rates in your area. ![]() Your savings also depend on the electricity rates set by your utility and how much the utility will compensate you for the excess solar energy you send back to the grid. The amount of money you can save with solar depends upon how much electricity you consume, the size of your solar energy system, if you choose to buy or lease your system, and how much power it is able to generate given the direction your roof faces and how much sunlight hits it. The company's Community Solar Marketplace aggregates the many available options in one place and standardizes project information, allowing interested consumers to easily locate and compare multiple community solar projects in their area. Those interested in community solar can take advantage of a tool from SETO awardee EnergySage. Costs associated with purchasing and installing a solar energy system are divided among all of the participants, who are able to buy into the shared system at a level that best fits their budget. Community solar allows multiple people to benefit from a single, shared solar array that can be installed on- or off-site. If a solar professional determines that your roof is not suitable for solar, or you don’t own your home, you can still benefit from solar energy. You should also consider the age of your roof and how long until it will need replacement. Typically, solar panels perform best on south-facing roofs with a slope between 15 and 40 degrees, though other roofs may be suitable too. The size, shape, and slope of your roof are also important factors to consider. If there are trees near your home that create excessive shade on your roof, rooftop panels may not be the most ideal option. As the movement toward clean energy expands, hot-dip galvanized steel remains the material of choice as shown in the Electric, Utility, & Communication category.Solar panels are built to work in all climates, but in some cases, rooftops may not be suitable for solar systems due to age or tree cover. Hot-dip galvanized steel has a long history in the power industry from generation facilities as well as transmission and distribution structures. Thanks to the synergistic effect provided by galvanizing and paint, the Giant Squid will bring a glimpse of the Pacific Ocean to the Rocky Mountains for decades to come. ![]() With unpredictable, extreme weather in both those environments, the artist knew they needed a corrosion protection system that would protect the integrity of the art without compromising its appearance, and paint alone was not enough. However, the 2019 Artistic winner, Giant Squid, opted for the added protection of a duplex system on the 20-foot sculpture. Originally designed for and displayed at Burning Man in the Black Rock Desert, the sculpture now calls the mountains of Aspen, Colorado home. Hot-dip galvanized steel’s rust inhibiting and unique aesthetic often makes it a top choice for artistic projects. Roger Williams Park Zoo - Faces of the Rain Forest Thanks to this forward thinking, the Boathouse will remain a beautiful hub for the community offering offer great views of the park and downtown Tulsa. The designer insisted on hot-dip galvanizing to ensure durability, but added the paint to match the color of the adjoining sails. Hot-dip galvanized steel was chosen to provide the support for the fiberglass "sail like" panels of the pavilion. The three-level, 21,000 square foot ONEOK Boathouse is perched 35 feet above the pond as the centerpiece of the park. Gathering Place sits on the shore of the Arkansas River, just minutes from downtown, and is the largest privately funded park in the United States. The Gathering Place ONEOK Boathouse in Tulsa, OK won the Duplex System award. Three of the 2019 Excellence in Hot-Dip Galvanizing Award winners took advantage of this aesthetic enhancement. This is often accomplished by using a Duplex System - paint or powder coating over hot-dip galvanized steel. Many specifiers seek out the modern, industrial look of hot-dip galvanized steel however, some projects call for a softer aesthetic and/or additional corrosion protection. ![]()
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