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SolarizeCobb.com

CLEAN ENERGY GROUP PURCHASING PROGRAM FOR HOMES AND BUSINESSES IN COBB COUNTY, GEORGIA

PRE-BID MEETING

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Coalition Organizations

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Solarize 101

Group purchasing program
Residential, commercial, nonprofit
Make solar energy and battery storage more affordable and accessible
Limited-time campaign

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Community-based Solarize Programs

Coalition of mission-aligned organizations
Community engagement in RFP process
Education and outreach events
Address policy barriers
Lasting community that continues to foster clean energy policies

Reach LMI families and BIPOC communities
Workforce development and training

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Address market and policy barriers

Pre-selected solar-panel installers competitively chosen by the community

Free site evaluations and quotes for homes or businesses

Pre-negotiated, group-purchase discount pricing (prices go down as more community members sign up)

Limited time campaigns to encourage participation

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Community-based Solarize Benefits

Participants

Vetted contractors and materials
Free evaluations and streamline process
Trusted community-based program
Discount pricing

Installer

Reduced customer acquisition cost
Improved permit process
Limited geographic area
Lasting community relationship

Community

Economic development
Job creation
Meet clean energy goals
Reduced electricity costs and added resilience

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Contractor Selection

A. Residential applications only, or
B. Commercial applications only, or
C. Residential and commercial applications.

Note #1: two or more contractors can team up to submit one bid

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Sample Residential Tiered Pricing Schedule – Aggregate pricing

Contractor submits rebate check to customer for difference in price customer paid and final tier

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Sample Battery Discounts

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Sample Commercial Pricing – Flat pricing

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Campaign Organization

Solarize Cobb

RFP Working Group

LMI Working Group

Workforce Development Working Group

Education & Outreach Working Group

Partnering Communities

Steering Committee

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Campaign Education and Outreach Events

August-February

August

Launch

September

Town hall

Business and Nonprofit Workshop

October

Town hall

Financing Workshop

November

Town Hall

Open House

December

Deep Dive Workshop

Open House

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Campaign and Community� Education and Outreach

Event Types

Town hall
Workshop
Open house
Community events
Civic organizations
Memberships/Sponsorships

What is discussed

Solar 101 + benefits of solar
How Solarize program works
Incentives and local policies
Meet the selected contractor
Financing
LMI Participation
Encourage sign ups
Proposal process

Contractor Participation Required

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Milestone	Date
RFP Release	6/20/2023
Pre-Bid Meeting	6/28/2023 10:30AM
RFP Bids Due	7/17/2023
Bidding Contractor interview day	7/20/2023
Announce selected Contractor(s)	7/21/2023
Contractor onboarding, begin campaign outreach (i.e. press release, social media)	7/21/2023 thru 8/15/2023
Launch Campaign/Customer signup period begins	8/15/2023
Customer signup period ends	2/1/2024
Deadline for residential contracts	4/30/2024
Deadline for commercial contracts	7/31/2024
Goal for residential installations complete	12/31/2024
Goal for all installations complete	12/31/2024

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Selection Criteria and Scoring

Subject	Top Score Possible
System Quality	20
Pricing	20
System and Workmanship Warranty	15
Contractor Experience, Implementation Plan	15
Minority Participation and Hiring	10
Financing	10
Local Preference	2.5
Innovative Concepts	2.5
Community Project	2.5
Marketing Plan	2.5 �

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Platform and Administration Fee

Residential: 5%
Commercial up to 100kW: 4%
Commercial over 100kW: 3%

*of gross sales not including taxes and financing fees, if any

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Q&A

CLEAN ENERGY GROUP PURCHASING PROGRAM FOR HOMES AND BUSINESSES IN COBB COUNTY, GEORGIA

PRE-BID MEETING