Here comes the Sun- Medford's going Solar!

“Here comes the sun…do do do do.” Such a nice ditty from George Harrison, it always makes me hopeful for better days. Solar energy has the potential to make us hopeful for a better century.  The more I learn about Solar electricity and Solar hot water - the more I want to spread the word about the value and sustainability of these energy options. 

Recently, the city of Medford, MA applied for and was granted an opportunity to offer Solar electricity at a discount, for a limited time* , based on the number of Kilowatt of capacity  that are contracted.  It’s part of Solarize Mass, a significant initiative,run statewide by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) and the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER),  that is helping to save residents, businesses, and organizations substantial money on the cost of Solar electricity installation. The Solarize Mass program, which is in its 3^rd year, has led to the installation of about 5 megawatts of Solar electric  power.  Amazing!

 There is strong Solar electricity  interest here in Medford.  At the Farmer’s Market last Thursday, Medford resident Bridget Collins said to me, “Energy is not getting any cheaper” and she said she drives a Prius, recycles, grows organic vegetables, and she is planning to attend the community meeting on June 18^th at the Medford Library to get detailed information to apply to her home. 

“Here comes the sun, folks… spread the word about this significant Solar PV program.  For more information please see the website; www.SolarizeMedford.org. or email the Solarize Medford team at Medford.Solarize@gmail.com

*the contract sign up period ends September 30^th 2013!   Don’t delay.  Come out to the installation info meeting on June 18^th,  7-9 p.m. at the Medford Library.  There is no obligation and everyone is welcome.  Hope to see you there!