Board Presentation · July 2026
A community that generates its own power, cares for its residents, and pays itself back.
Mankowski Homes can replace aging infrastructure, install rooftop solar across two buildings, and recover up to 218K in federal Direct Pay — all while permanently lowering the campus utility bill.
Executive Summary
The numbers that matter to the board
What we spend today, what the project costs, what the federal government refunds, and what the campus saves every year going forward.
Current annual utility spend
$26,900
128,118 kWh used last 12 months
Annual energy usage
128K kWh
Main meter + Manor House
Base project investment
$499K
Rooftop solar + roof + windows + service upgrade · battery priced separately
Direct Pay opportunity
$131K – $218K
Federal cash refund · 30%–50% of eligible basis
Estimated annual savings
$24K – $31K
Option A (Solar) vs Option B (Solar + Battery)
Estimated payback
10.4 – 10.2 yrs
Net of Direct Pay (~$175K likely case)
Two Paths Forward
Solar today, or solar built for the demand charge
The board's primary choice. Both options share the same foundation; Option B adds storage and intelligence.
Option A
Solar Only
Generate clean power. Cut the utility bill.
System
85.14 kW DC rooftop
Utility offset
~100%
Annual savings
$24,386
Payback
10.2 yrs
- 85.14 kW Rooftop Solar
- 400A Service Upgrade
- Rooftop solar trenching
- Roofing prerequisite (Buildings 1 & 2)
- Windows & Doors package
Recommended
Option B
Solar + 87.3 kWh Grid-Tied Battery
Generate, store, and shift. Beat the demand charge.
System
85.14 kW DC + 87.3 kWh storage
Utility offset
~100% energy · ~70% demand
Annual savings
$30,579
Payback
10.4 yrs
- Everything in Option A
- 87.3 kWh / 9-module grid-tied battery
- Demand-charge management
Next step
Walk the board through the campus, then through the math.
Every map pin opens a full scope card. Every option shows live energy + financial flow.