Solarize R.I. fall campaign nets 250 solar contracts

PROVIDENCE – The fall 2015 Solarize Rhode Island campaign resulted in 250 solar contracts being signed by local residents and businesses, totaling more than 1,700 kilowatts of new clean energy capacity.
The R.I. Office of Energy Resources, R.I. Commerce Corp. and the nonprofit SmartPower announced the results of the campaign on Monday.
Barrington, Foster, Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth and South Kingstown were included in the 14-week program, which ended Feb. 15.
“Increased adoption of clean energy solutions offers homes, businesses and the public sector the opportunity to support local job growth, reduce energy costs and protect our environment,” Gov. Gina M. Raimondo said in a statement. “The continued success of this community-driven program is one of many programs and initiatives now underway to expand economic growth in our clean energy industries, while stabilizing energy prices and shrinking our collective carbon footprint.”
Now in its third year, Solarize Rhode Island has resulted in approximately 390 residents and business owners signing contracts for small-scale solar electricity systems. Solarize Rhode Island seeks to increase the adoption of small-scale solar electricity in participating communities through a competitive tiered pricing structure. Savings increase as more homeowners sign contracts, according to information about the program.
Along with the towns of Barrington, Foster and South Kingstown, the Aquidneck Island Planning Commission submitted a joint application on behalf of Middletown, Newport and Portsmouth to participate in the fall 2015 campaign.
Solarize Rhode Island will be expanded in the coming months. A new application round for interested municipalities is underway with community selections to be announced March 15.

For information on the Solarize Rhode Island program, contact Shauna Beland of the state Office of Energy Resources at (401) 574-9111.

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