Bergey Windpower Co. Bergey Windpower Co. g y g y p p Norman, OK Norman, OK
Bergey Windpower Co. Bergey Windpower Co. A World Leader in Small Wind A World Leader in Small Wind � Established in 1977, Mfg. Since 1980 Since 1980 � Over 5,000 installations, covering all 50 States and over 100 countries 100 t i � Worldwide market leaders in the sizes we produce p � ~ 600 Dealers Worldwide � China Subsidiary: Beijing y j g Bergey Windpower Co.
Best Selling Products: 1 & 10 kW Best Selling Products: 1 & 10 kW 1 kW, XL.1 50 kW, In Development 8 2 ft diameter 8.2 ft diameter 10 kW, Excel 22 ft diameter
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Rural Residential Market “The Big Enchilada” � 1 acre of property or more � $150 / month $ electric bill or more � DOE Class 2 wind resource or better � State subsidy � State subsidy program
U.S. Market Potential: It’s Bi t s t s Big! g U S � Residential Electricity Consumption Exceeds Either Commercial or Industrial (35% of U.S. Sales in 1998) � 20.6 Million Homes have 1 Acre or More Acre or More � 30.4 Million Homes have ½ Acre or More � 4.6 Million Commercial Arthur D. Little, 1981: Buildings 3.8 Million Units � Estimated 60% are in Class 2+ Winds 4 - 8 Million 4 - 8 Million 4 4 8 Million 8 Million Market Mar Mar Market et et Units by Units by 2020 2020 Po Potential:
Barriers to the Market Why Aren’t There More Small Turbines � Economics: Low � Economics: Low Production Volume & Historical Lack of Subsidies = High Costs S b idi Hi h C t � Zoning / Permits: 35’ H i ht R Height Restriction in t i ti i Residential Zones & Other Areas Other Areas
Rural Residential Market Critical Mass in Southern California Critical Mass in Southern California One Bergey dealer has installed more than One Bergey dealer has installed more than g y g y 120 Bergey 10 kW’s within a 20 mile radius 120 Bergey 10 kW’s within a 20 mile radius
Bergey Windpower Today Bergey Windpower Today � New factory in 2005, 3 times larger � 10 kW orders doubled in 2007 � 10 kW orders doubled in 2007 - 99% outside 99% outside Oklahoma � New 30% federal tax credit capped at $4 000 � New 30% federal tax credit, capped at $4,000
“I want one for my home” y � For a $150/month electric bill, you will need a $50 000 10 kW wind will need a $50,000 10 kW wind turbine � The payback will be 20+ years � Th b k ill b 20 � For now, we recommend conservation measures and geothermal heatpumps � The active markets for small wind (and solar) are in States with robust rebate programs
What’s Needed for OK Homeowners, F Farmers, and Small Businesses d S ll B i � Removal of the federal tax credit cap of � Removal of the federal tax credit cap of $4,000 for small wind � Legislation creating an Oklahoma tax credit g g for small wind systems (and geothermal heatpumps) � L � Large wind has an OK tax credit i d h OK di � Legislation to provide annualized net metering for clean energy systems up to 20 metering for clean energy systems up to 20 kW � 14 States have it, some up to 2,000 kW � 14 States have it, some up to 2,000 kW
Strategy: Leverage Manufacturing to Boost “Exports” Other State’s Renewables Funding: $5+ Billion Ren. Funds Tax Credits
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