Domestic Solar Hot Water Systems Available for Donation (Round 2)

The Connecticut Green Bank (the "Green Bank") is soliciting proposals for the donation of fifteen domestic solar hot water system kits, as part of its efforts to accelerate clean energy deployment. These solar thermal systems consist of roof-mounted solar collectors, a drainback tank, a hot water storage tank with backup heating element, circulation pump, and controls. Two kits are sized for homes with three or fewer bedrooms and include two collectors with an 80-gallon tank; the remaining thirteen kits are for homes with four or more bedrooms and include three collectors with a 120-gallon tank. The equipment is manufactured by Alternate Energy Technologies and currently stored in Florida. The Green Bank will arrange curbside delivery to any location in Connecticut.

The selected recipient is responsible for all costs associated with installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance, including labor, additional materials, testing, monitoring, and providing energy performance data to the Green Bank. The equipment is donated "as is" with no warranties from the Green Bank; any performance issues are to be resolved directly with the manufacturer.

Proposals are evaluated based on benefits to low- and moderate-income persons, financial and technical capacity, educational benefits, and ability to monitor the systems. Applicants must complete the application form included in the RFP and submit it to multifamilysolar@ctgreenbank.com. Proposals will be accepted until all fifteen kits are awarded. Questions may be directed to the same email, and answers will be posted at the Green Bank's open RFPs webpage. The awardee will be required to sign an Equipment Donation Agreement that includes nondiscrimination provisions per Connecticut statutes.

This is the second round of the solicitation, with revisions dated April 5, 2021.