The Sharon Solar Network is a group of Sharon residents who have installed solar panels, and are happy to share their experiences. To get in touch with them, contact Paul Lauenstein at 781-784-2986 or email lauenstein@comcast.net.
The popularity of solar power is growing fast in Massachusetts. The official goal of 250 megawatts of solar generating capacity was reached in 2013–four years ahead of schedule! A new goal of 1,600 megawatts has been set.
Thanks to generous financial incentives, you can lease solar panels with no up-front cost whatsoever. The modest lease payments are lower than the savings on your electric bills, so you end up paying less for electricity.
Solar Companies Leasing in Sharon, MA (as of Jan. 1, 2014)
Astrumsolar www.astrumsolar.com 800-903-6130 Annapolis Junction, MD
SolarCity www.solarcity.com 888-765-2489 San Mateo, CA – Installed in Sharon: 5
SolarCommunity www.solarcommunity.com 877-652-7674 Austin, TX
Sungevity www.sungevity.com 866-786-4255 Oakland, CA – Installed in Sharon: 1
SunRun www.sunrunhome.com 877-786-6656 San Francisco, CA
Helpful links:
www.MassSolarInfo.com – comprehensive information for a MA resident going solar. It also offers up to a $500 discount for customers who go through the site to get their solar panels.
Finding a Solar Installer: http://masscec.com/index.cfm/page/Finding-A-Solar-Installer/cdid/11379/pid/11163
SREC Program: http://www.masscec.com/masscec/file/SREC%20Two-Pager%20for%20CS2%20Website_Final.doc
Net Metering: http://www.dsireusa.org/incentives/incentive.cfm?Incentive_Code=MA01R&re=1&ee=1
Solar Massachusetts: www.solar-massachusetts.org/home-solar-power-facts/cost-of-solar-financing-lease-options/
From NPR: “A Lease On Solar Panels? Some States Pitch In”: www.npr.org/2011/02/22/133870498/a-lease-on-solar-panels-some-states-pitch-in
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