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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 2014
Contact: Michael Stone, Suntility Electric, LLC
(508)538-4-Sun; michael@suntilityelectric.com
www.SippicanCommunitySolarGarden.com
Southeastern Mass Electricity Users Set to Save Thousands Each
Community Solar Garden® Delivers Electricity Savings
One of the state’s largest electric utilities just announced its electricity prices would rise a whopping 37%. Electricity price increases are painful, but not for members of a Community Solar Garden Cooperative.
Cooperative members are set to save in excess of $2200. By purchasing a Sunright™ at $5000 a member will receive $7200 worth of utility credits to offset their electric bills. There is a bonus as well. The more electricity rates go up, the more SunRight™ holders save. Electricity users not sure if one SunRight™ will be enough to cover their usage are purchasing multiple. The total number of SunRights™ available is limited though, so the Cooperative is already seeing high demand.
What is powering these electric bill credits? The savings are straight from the sun in the form of solar electricity. After all, few things are more predictable than this fuel source. The project is based locally, ensuring the most economic benefit for the communities it serves. That means greater energy independence. It also means less money is sent out of the region for energy used by local homeowners, businesses and non-profits.
This is the clean energy everyone is excited about. Not only is it affordable, it is accessible. If a home or business isn’t ideal for a solar installation, that no longer matters. With SunRights™, members receive the same direct bill savings a solar installation offers except without the solar panels on their property. NSTAR electric customers in Southeastern Massachusetts are eligible to receive the rewards of this local renewable energy. For more info on how to achieve these savings on your electric bill and to sign up call 508-538-4-Sun.
Upcoming Community Solar Garden Events
All are welcome. Seating is limited.
Dartmouth – Oct. 28th at 7:00pm – Patron’s Hall Dartmouth Grange, 1133 Fisher Rd, Dartmouth, MA 02747
Harwich – Oct. 29th at 6:30pm – Harwich Community Center, 100 Oak St, Harwich, MA 02645
Brewster – Nov. 5th at 6:30pm – Brewster Ladies Library, 1822 Main St, Brewster, MA 02631
Falmouth – Nov. 11th at 7:00pm – First Congregational Church, 68 Main St, Falmouth, MA 02540
Sippican Community Solar Garden Quotes
“We’re proud to be a part of this project. Community solar will drive significant electricity savings for its members for years to come. Along with our partners, Suntility Electric is pleased to make this clean energy opportunity available to the residents and organizations of Southeastern Massachusetts. This is an important step toward energy independence for our region. Even more of the community can realize the benefits from this local renewable energy source. ”
– Michael Stone, Manager, Suntility Electric, LLC
“This Community Solar Garden project follows on the success of the Brewster Community Solar Garden, now in its third year. Those who missed out on that opportunity have another chance to join the cooperative movement in energy savings.”
– Luke Hinkle, Manager, Sippican Community Solar Garden, LLC
“We are excited to provide another high-performance installation for a Community Solar project in our region. While we are focused on installing solar on homes and businesses throughout Southeastern Massachusetts, it’s a thrill to join this effort in providing another alternative to high electricity prices.”
– Andrew Wade, President, My Generation Energy, Inc.
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Those interested in participating in the Sippican Community Solar Garden should call 508-538-4-SUN. Updates can also be followed on www.SippicanCommunitySolarGarden.com.
Sippican Community Solar Garden Facts
SunRights™ Available: 300
SunRight™ Price: $5,000
SunRight™ Net Metering Value Guarantee: $7,200
SunRight™ Average Monthly Value: $60
SunRight™ & Membership Term: 10-years
Who Can Join: NSTAR Electric Account Holders in Southeastern Massachusetts
Project Location: Marion, MA
Anticipated Project Commissioning: Early 2015
Anticipated Project Size: 950 kW (Approximately 3,000 Solar Panels)
Anticipated Annual Electricity Production: 1,265,000 kWh
System Design & Installation: My Generation Energy, Inc.
On-going Maintenance & Monitoring Providers: My Generation Energy & Suntility Electric
Sippican Community Solar Garden Management: Suntility Electric, LLC
About My Generation Energy, Inc.
My Generation Energy is a Southeastern Massachusetts based installer and developer of solar facilities. In the past five years, My Generation Energy has installed over 4 MW of solar power (17,000 panels) including hundreds of residential and small commercial systems in over 20 towns. A significant portion of this portfolio was developed under the Community Solar Garden and Unutility Electric® models for local-investor-owned projects. My Generation Energy has established a track record for on-time management with flawless inspections.
About Suntility Electric, LLC
Suntility’s experience on renewable energy projects spans nearly 200 systems across Massachusetts providing a range of management services for solar and wind facilities to maximize production and expand the community benefits of these clean energy sources. Suntility’s renewable energy management clients include community shared solar organizations, non-profits, local business owners, finance organizations, commercial real estate investors, industrial property owners, municipalities, homeowners and more.
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Those interested in participating in the Sippican Community Solar Garden should call 508-538-4-SUN. Updates can also be followed on www.SippicanCommunitySolarGarden.com.
