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

Connecticut Green Bank is offering fifteen domestic solar hot water system kits available for donation at no cost. The systems are renewable water heating solutions that collect solar energy through roof-mounted panels and transfer it via heat exchanger to potable water in a hot water storage tank equipped with backup heating element. Two kits (Model DBS-80-64) are sized for homes with three or fewer bedrooms, including two solar collectors and 80 gallon hot water storage tank. Thirteen kits (Model DBS-120-96) are sized for homes with four or more bedrooms, including three solar collectors and 120 gallon hot water storage tank. Equipment is manufactured by Alternate Energy Technologies and currently stored in manufacturer's warehouse in Florida. Green Bank will provide curbside delivery to any designated location in Connecticut readily accessible by standard delivery. Recipients must be responsible for all installation and commissioning expenses including technical expertise for project design and administration, labor for installation, additional materials for complete installation, testing and monitoring, timely installation per proposal, ongoing maintenance, and ongoing monitoring of energy key performance indicators with access provided to Green Bank. Equipment is provided as-is with no warranties or guarantees of performance from Green Bank.