County partners with solar company to expand electric savings
CHENANGO COUNTY – Chenango County has partnered with Solstice Community Solar to bring affordable, local clean energy to its residents, buildings, and businesses.
According to Solstice Senior Partnerships Coordinator Alex Goldfarb, through a subscription-based model, this community solar offering gives households within Chenango County access to energy generated by a solar farm located in Norwich.
Solstice representatives said those who enroll will also receive an estimated 10 percent savings on their monthly electric costs with no installation or added payment required.
“Community solar expands energy savings to those who cannot install solar on their homes or afford to buy expensive renewables,” said Goldfarb. “We’re excited to provide this opportunity to many residents for the first time, and to help keep more money in the pockets of Chenango County households and businesses.”
Chenango County Planning Department Director Shane Butler said the project had to be approved through NYSEG before it could be offered to residents, and he encouraged everyone to look into the pros and cons of relying on solar energy.
“One of the great aspects of this project is that everyone in the county is eligible,” said Butler. “It has to be what’s best for you, if you have any questions you can reach out to our office or Solstice through their enrollment process.”
“Spreading access to clean energy is a natural extension of our work to keep our community healthy and sustainable for years to come. We are excited to partner with Solstice and make a positive impact on our local environment.”
Solstice representatives said they have worked with communities throughout New York to ensure that all households have access to key energy savings. As an alternative to installing rooftop solar panels, Solstice enables community members to subscribe to a portion of a nearby shared solar farm and save money on their monthly electric bills--with no upfront costs or changes to their property.
They said residents in Chenango County who enroll in community solar are allocated a portion of a solar farm based on their annual electricity usage and receive credits directly on their electric bills for the energy their solar panels produce. They added that this unique offering makes savings accessible to renters, apartment-dwellers and those who are unable to put solar panels on their roofs.
To further the benefits to the community, Solstice is offering a $100 upfront bonus to all Chenango County households who enroll. They are also donating $100 to the Chenango County Planning Department to sponsor energy-efficient upgrades.
Butler said the County hopes this partnership will reduce its community’s carbon footprint and provide meaningful, reliable financial relief to its residents. To learn more and enroll, households and businesses within Chenango County can visit https://solstice.us/chenango.
The Norwich Solar Farm has enough capacity to power about 1,000 local homes and businesses. At the time of this article, approximately 25 percent of the solar farm’s spots have already been filled, so space is limited. Interested parties can visit https://solstice.us/chenango to learn more about this county-sponsored offer and enroll at no cost.
According to Solstice Senior Partnerships Coordinator Alex Goldfarb, through a subscription-based model, this community solar offering gives households within Chenango County access to energy generated by a solar farm located in Norwich.
Solstice representatives said those who enroll will also receive an estimated 10 percent savings on their monthly electric costs with no installation or added payment required.
“Community solar expands energy savings to those who cannot install solar on their homes or afford to buy expensive renewables,” said Goldfarb. “We’re excited to provide this opportunity to many residents for the first time, and to help keep more money in the pockets of Chenango County households and businesses.”
Chenango County Planning Department Director Shane Butler said the project had to be approved through NYSEG before it could be offered to residents, and he encouraged everyone to look into the pros and cons of relying on solar energy.
“One of the great aspects of this project is that everyone in the county is eligible,” said Butler. “It has to be what’s best for you, if you have any questions you can reach out to our office or Solstice through their enrollment process.”
“Spreading access to clean energy is a natural extension of our work to keep our community healthy and sustainable for years to come. We are excited to partner with Solstice and make a positive impact on our local environment.”
Solstice representatives said they have worked with communities throughout New York to ensure that all households have access to key energy savings. As an alternative to installing rooftop solar panels, Solstice enables community members to subscribe to a portion of a nearby shared solar farm and save money on their monthly electric bills--with no upfront costs or changes to their property.
They said residents in Chenango County who enroll in community solar are allocated a portion of a solar farm based on their annual electricity usage and receive credits directly on their electric bills for the energy their solar panels produce. They added that this unique offering makes savings accessible to renters, apartment-dwellers and those who are unable to put solar panels on their roofs.
To further the benefits to the community, Solstice is offering a $100 upfront bonus to all Chenango County households who enroll. They are also donating $100 to the Chenango County Planning Department to sponsor energy-efficient upgrades.
Butler said the County hopes this partnership will reduce its community’s carbon footprint and provide meaningful, reliable financial relief to its residents. To learn more and enroll, households and businesses within Chenango County can visit https://solstice.us/chenango.
The Norwich Solar Farm has enough capacity to power about 1,000 local homes and businesses. At the time of this article, approximately 25 percent of the solar farm’s spots have already been filled, so space is limited. Interested parties can visit https://solstice.us/chenango to learn more about this county-sponsored offer and enroll at no cost.
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