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Capital Area Solar Co-op now in it’s Third Year has a NEW NAME: Capital Area Solar Switch
…Area Solar Switch? In addition to competitive pricing on solar panels, you get: Information to help you understand solar. Solar United Neighbors is comprised of vendor-neutral solar experts who are…
4th Solar Co-op Solar Installer Chosen!!!
For the third year in a row, Montgomery County 4th Solar Co-Op members chose Solar Energy World as their solar installer through an open and competitive bidding process. Solar Energy…
Solar Co-op installer selected!
The LOWEST BID ever!!! The Montgomery County Solar Co-op is excited to announce that Solar Energy World has been officially selected as the co-op’s installer. The co-op used a competitive…
Montgomery Solar Co-op Second Year is a Success!
…What are Solar Co-ops? Solar Co-ops make installing a solar system easy. Solar United Neighbors brings 50 to 200 neighbors together and support you through the entire process. They stay…
Solar Power Purchase Agreement (Solar PPA) Explained
…with full-transparency about what you’re buying. Solar Options If you are interested in going solar, there are many different options. You can participate in the Capital Area Solar Co-op, a…
Electrify the County through Solar Energy
…that represents solar owners and supports across the country through a solar co-op. Homeowners can register with Capital Area Solar Switch to receive solar panels. “We’re doing it to reduce…
My First Year with Solar PV
…or no money down. The Process In May 2020, we joined Montgomery County’s solar co-op. Solar United Neighbors (SUN) coordinates the co-op — educating and serving as the neutral source…
You Have the Right to Go Solar
…down a priority. We hope you’ll consider going solar with Solar United Neighbors, either by joining a solar co-op or as a member. Adapted from Solar United Neighbors HOA Solar…
Common utility billing questions for new solar homeowners
…Co-op! Receiving the first utility bill after a solar system is switched on is an exciting moment. From that first bill onward, solar homeowners are a different kind of electricity…
Pay Less for Electricity with Community Solar
…the highway? In many cases, these are community solar projects. Also referred to as solar farms, shared solar, solar gardens, or roofless solar, a community solar project is a large,…
#ShowUsYourSolar
…in going solar? JOIN THE CO-OP – all you have to do is click here. Solar co-ops give you support through each stage of the solar process. Co-op participants leverage…
MUST ASK Questions for Solar
On average, once a homeowner has decided they want to switch to solar, they will interview at least three solar installation companies before choosing the one they will go with….
The Tower Companies Builds Solar PV Carport to Expand Renewable Energy in Montgomery County
…office and multi-family buildings. There are several benefits associated with on-site solar for building owners such as: Photo credit: Prospect Solar, LLC Addressing climate change (environmental benefits) Reduced operating costs…
Two New Solar Farms are Open for Subscriptions in Maryland!
…as rooftop solar by subscribing to a large commercial project in the same utility area. Community solar brings the promise of solar to a much broader audience, meaning almost everyone…
Neighborhood Sun Helps Bring Energy Equity to Montgomery County
While soaking up the sun may still be free, solar panels are far from it. Due to barriers like up-front costs, location requirements, and homeownership status, rooftop solar may never…
Buying green electricity for your home
…on your rooftop; the MC-FACS Clean Electrons subgroup recommends that as a third step if possible. An excellent source of help on rooftop solar is the non-profit Solar United Neighbors…
Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children (CSAAC) Finds Savings with Solar
…CSAAC in other program areas while maintaining sustainability. Current Solar Projects: Jane Salzano ground mount solar system The Jane Salzano Center for Autism Ground Mount Solar System 496.8 kW, 1440…
Join Groundswell and Share Power with your Community!
…household energy burdens in Montgomery County in a way that was never before possible. Community Solar at Paddington Square is the first community solar project in Montgomery County that lets…
A Portion of Former Landfill To Be Transformed into a Solar Energy Project
…should be the priority siting areas. The project provides residents unable to install solar on their own property with an opportunity to directly benefit from a shared solar power source.”…
DEP and DGS Partner to Teach Students about Solar Energy
…the benefits that solar energy provides. Previous field trips have included talks about what electricity is and where it comes from, how solar panels work, and the importance of solar…
Solar for a Vintage, Multifamily High-Rise: A Tower Companies Case Study
…largest rooftop solar PV system on a multifamily building in Montgomery County, Maryland. The 122-kW installation reduces almost 10% of the overall operating costs at Blair House, which is just…
Make a Difference with Community Solar at Paddington Square
…example, rooftop solar comes with expensive up-front costs that many households simply can’t afford, and access is further limited by where you live – often leaving out anyone who lives…
Local Student Creates a Solar Charger for Everyone
…access to electricity is no longer a barrier to economic mobility. The Boxes The Electra Bolt Box and Mini Box are solar chargers whose electrical circuits support 100% solar powered…
#EarthDay Crafts
…the generation was at larger utility-scale sites like solar farms. Montgomery County has had three Solar Co-ops for residents and another one should be opening soon! In the meantime, take…
Pollinator Friendly Habitat Retrofit at Poolesville Solar Array
The town of Poolesville in just released pictures of the pollinator habitat retrofitted at the town’s 1.1MW solar array on approximately 6.6 acres. This is co-located agriculture and solar in…
COMMUNITY SOLAR: Limited Spots Available!
…and far) who are least equipped to handle these shifts. Participating in a Groundswell Community Solar project is not just for saving money; it is for helping the whole community….
Ribbon-cutting for Fitzgerald Auto Mall’s Solar Array in Gaithersburg
…Green Business Certification Program because of its ISO 14001 Energy Management System, an international environmental standard requiring a comprehensive set of operational improvement processes to reduce environmental impact. In May…
A Resident’s Solar Story
Kenneth Hinga of Bethesda, Maryland recently installed solar on his home and wanted to share the experience with other homeowners. Hear about his experience. We wanted to install solar, but…
Partners in Energy: Kimberly Armstrong
…that focuses on making solar accessible and affordable to everyone. We provide free services that will assist residents who are interested in solar via our Co-op and we partner with…
Homegrown County Businesses on the Forefront of Sustainability
…to talk about their experiences and sustainable course of action. Solar Mowing In 2009, Lyn DeWitt started Solar Mowing with a mission to benefit her community and encourage sustainability….
ARTINA 2020: LIGHT: A Sculptural Solar Dance
…every program and exhibit is here for the community and because of the community. The museum is a place where people can develop meaningful connections by exploring community history through…
What’s in it for me? A Montgomery County Homeowners’ Guide to the Inflation Reduction Act
…equipment and installation). Eligible home improvements include $150 for home energy audits and $600 for electric panel upgrades, among other projects. Solar Tax Credit Program If you install solar energy…
Interested in saving money and making your home more climate friendly? Get $3,200 or more back on home improvements with new federal funding!
…to join a solar co-op or finance your own project. In addition to IRA funding, there are thousands of dollars available for clean energy and energy efficient improvement financing through…
Local student brings the power of the sun to everyone
…a solar charging project with them! If you feel like solar charging stations can help those in your community, then send us a request at the bottom of their website….
#GiftGreener: Give Lower Utility Bills
…home. Energy.gov also suggests raising your thermostat or turning it off entirely when you are away, because why cool an empty house? Shop Solar Solar chargers and backpacks are becoming…
What might the future of sustainable technology look like at home?
…for sustainable technologies at home? We take a look. Solar glass Photo by Kévin JINER on Unsplash The next step up from solar panels, solar glass is exactly as it…
It’s Not So Easy to Find a Green Certified Vacation Rental Property
…the additional benefit of reducing wear and tear. Invest in Solar Solar as a source of energy is growing more popular by the day. The technology has improved immensely since…
Getting on the “Energy Express” with Montgomery County Public Libraries this summer
…Each workshop will teach participants how to make solar-powered cars and wind turbines. By participating in the workshop, kids will get hands-on opportunities to see renewable energy sources in action…
Rockville Teens become part of the NOAA Climate Stewards Community this Summer: Part One
This year, the Residential Energy Program Manager, Larissa Johnson, became part of the NOAA Climate Stewards Community. As part of the community, she had to develop a climate stewardship action…
Meet an EV Owner Series: Jennifer Wellman Andryuk
…is hard to know how much we spend monthly on charging. We do level 1 charging at home, and we actually got our solar panels through the Montgomery County Solar…
Check out the Energy Roadshow!
…information about solar options available to you. A representative from Solar United Neighbors will be in attendance to answer your questions. *The $100 offer is valid for homes up to…
How your choice of energy supplier can impact your carbon footprint
…looking to move home soon, or are on a budget, installing solar panels or a residential wind turbine is not always a viable option. The alternative is to buy your…
Focus on the Here and Now: 2019 Energy Summit soars to new heights and record attendance
…renewable energy technologies, green building financing opportunities, sustainable building strategies and County and other regional commercial energy efficiency programs. Energetic Kick-off during Morning Plenary It opened with welcoming remarks…
Congrats Poolesville! The town is now certified by Sustainable Maryland
…Maryland Municipal League’s annual Fall Conference held in Cambridge this week. Highlights of Poolesvilles’s accomplishments include: Home to three Maryland Green Schools Installed a 1.1 megawatt solar photovoltaic system at…
ArtemisWalk: Walk Into the Future of Sustainable Energy
…has responded to the challenge by designing a sidewalk system, named ArtemisWalk, that generates electricity from people’s footsteps and solar power. The electricity generated can then be used to light…
Inefficiencies of our Electric Power System
…instance, can convert 18-25% of incident solar energy into electricity– but no excess carbon is being emitted as a byproduct and the supply of solar energy is not diminished. Switching…Green Stories
…Co-op now in it’s Third Year has a NEW NAME: Capital Area Solar Switch Energy Montgomery Parks Works on Energy Efficient Projects Energy Summer Reading Theme 2023: All Together Now!…
Partners in Energy: James Wang, CEAQAC Member
…its recommended lifetime, with probably a solar thermal hot water system. Solar hot water installers are somewhat hard to find in our region these days, but I like the solution…
