Heat up your ROOF HUGGER roof with a Dawn Solar Thermal System.
Over 40 million square feet of ROOF HUGGER retrofit roofs have been installed from Guam and Hawaii in the Pacific, to the Caribbean Islands, Alaska and all points between. ROOF HUGGERS have been proven to be a very cost-effective, attractive alternative to replacing a complete roof. By building a system right on top of the existing one, tremendous labor expenses are avoided, including the costs of removal and dumping. The unique ROOF HUGGER Z purlin eliminates the threat of damage by removing the old roof and exposing the interior to the elements.
This area between the new and old roof becomes a "thermal break" air space between old and new roof sheets, which allows for optional insulation.
Dawn Solar sees a different, more effective use for this space.
The "free air" space created between the two sheets is a perfect home for a Dawn Solar Thermal System. The complete system can be installed between the purlins of the new roof. Imagine creating a stronger, protective roof, while adding a solar thermal system, easily installed between the old and new roofs. The Dawn Solar Thermal System provides additional economies of scale because you now have a renewable source of thermal energy for your water and heating.
And, for most commercial projects, there are government incentives that not only offset some of the costs, but step up the already rapid payback of reducing your direct energy expense. Eligible projects allow for:
Business owners can take advantage of several onsite renewable generation incentives. The incentives apply to solar systems placed in service from January 1, 2006 until December 31, 2016.
The incentives are worth 30% of the installed cost of the system. The economic stimulus legislation also provides the option for businesses to take a grant from the U.S. Treasury Department during 2009 and 2010 in lieu of the investment tax credit.
Qualifying equipment will use solar energy to (1) generate electricity, or heat/cool or provide hot water to a structure.
- Solar Water Heating: Systems must be certified for performance by the Solar Rating Certification Corporation (SRCC) or a comparable entity endorsed by the state government in which the system is located. At least half of the energy used by the system to heat the water must be solar energy.
- Photovoltaic (PV) Systems: Systems must provide electricity for the building, and must meet applicable fire and electrical code requirements.
- Roofing and renewable energy systems components receive a 30% tax credit plus accelerated depreciation .
- Agricultural projects may receive additional federal grants of up to 25% of the total cost.