Have you ever thought about going solar at home but thought, "Eh, it's too expensive and it takes too long for it to pay off?" That will soon be changing, at least here on Mercer Island!
The City of Mercer Island and a committee of dedicated Island residents are working to launch a campaign to bring a lot more solar power to Mercer Island. The Solarize Mercer Island campaign, sponsored by Northwest SEED and the City of Mercer Island, aims to "bring at least 30 new residential solar arrays online" according to the City.
"By gathering dozens of interested homeowners, the campaign can offer 10 to 15 percent off normal pricing due to the cost efficiencies of mass purchasing. The State of Washington's solar incentives mean a typical system can pay for itself in just six to nine years, depending on equipment selected, and should then last another 20-30 years…Low-interest solar loans are available from local banks and credit unions," says the City of Mercer Island's website.
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Maybe it's a little nerdy, but I'm super-excited about this project! It's a great way to lower your energy bills, do something good for our environment, AND potentially boost your property value, too.
> Read more about the project here, and pencil in a workshop (starting June 3).
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> Learn more about the benefits of going solar on Mercer Island!