Solar panels on view at open house
MONUMENT BEACH — The Solarize Bourne program will hold its final open house Saturday to show off the first solar system installed through its initiative to encourage small-scale solar projects.
From 9 to 11 a.m., visitors will be able to tour Michael Race's home at 443 County Road. The event will be delayed to the same time Sunday in the event of rain.
The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided.
Homeowners and businesses have until Oct. 31 to sign up for the program.
For more information on Solarize Bourne or solar energy, call Cotuit Solar at 508-428-8442 or Richard Elrick, Bourne energy coordinator, at 508-280-3164.
C. RYAN BARBER
Solarize Mass
Home in Winchester, Mass. with solar panels installed in 2011 as part of the Solarize Mass program.
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October 26, 2013 - 9:00am to 11:00am
Solarize Mass seeks to increase the adoption of small-scale solar electricity in participating communities through a competitive tiered pricing structure that increases the savings for everyone as more home and business owners sign contracts.
Now in its third year, Solarize Mass, a partnership between the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC), the Green Communities Division of the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) and cities and towns across the commonwealth, has led to more than 900 residents and business owners signing contracts for small-scale solar electricity systems, while speaking with thousands more about the economic and environmental benefits of solar electricity, energy efficiency and other clean energy technologies.
Cities and towns currently participating in Solarize are Bourne, Brookline, Chelmsford and Carlisle, Lee, Medford, Medway, Newton, Northampton and Williamstown.
Residents and business owners in these communities can learn more about the efforts currently underway, find out more information about their community's designated installer and contact volunteers in their communities by clicking the links above.
Due to popular demand the first round of the 2013 Solarize Mass Program has been extended by a month to Oct. 31, 2013. To lock in program benefits, home and business owners must sign a contract with their community's designated solar installer by this deadline.
MassCEC and DOER plan to select at least another eight communities through a competitive application process to participate in the program this fall.
How it works
The Solarize Mass program looks to increase the adoption of small-scale solar electricity systems through a grassroots educational campaign, driven mainly by local volunteers, and a tiered pricing structure that increases the savings for everyone as more home and business owners in a community sign up.
Each participating community selects a designated solar installation company, which offers five tiers of pricing, with the savings for increasing for everyone as more contracts are signed.
Home and business owners who want to participate can either purchase the solar electricity systems directly or enter into a lease or power purchase agreement (PPA) with the installer. Under a lease or PPA, the installer will own, operate and maintain the system, while the home or business owner agrees to purchase the power generated by the system at an agreed-upon rate.
The 2011 and 2012 Solarize Mass program resulted in more than 6,000 individuals expressing interest in pursuing solar electricity, and over 900 residents and business owners in the 21 communities signing contracts to install over 5.6 megawatts of solar electricity. In addition, the number of small-scale solar electricity projects in almost every community doubled as a direct result of the program.
Where things stand
The chart below reflects the number of contracts signed in each community, as of Oct. 18.
[GO HERE for CHART]
For more information, review the 2011 Solarize Mass Pilot Overview and the 2012 Solarize Mass Program Update.
Now in its third year, Solarize Mass, a partnership between the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC), the Green Communities Division of the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) and cities and towns across the commonwealth, has led to more than 900 residents and business owners signing contracts for small-scale solar electricity systems, while speaking with thousands more about the economic and environmental benefits of solar electricity, energy efficiency and other clean energy technologies.
Cities and towns currently participating in Solarize are Bourne, Brookline, Chelmsford and Carlisle, Lee, Medford, Medway, Newton, Northampton and Williamstown.
Residents and business owners in these communities can learn more about the efforts currently underway, find out more information about their community's designated installer and contact volunteers in their communities by clicking the links above.
Due to popular demand the first round of the 2013 Solarize Mass Program has been extended by a month to Oct. 31, 2013. To lock in program benefits, home and business owners must sign a contract with their community's designated solar installer by this deadline.
MassCEC and DOER plan to select at least another eight communities through a competitive application process to participate in the program this fall.
How it works
The Solarize Mass program looks to increase the adoption of small-scale solar electricity systems through a grassroots educational campaign, driven mainly by local volunteers, and a tiered pricing structure that increases the savings for everyone as more home and business owners in a community sign up.
Each participating community selects a designated solar installation company, which offers five tiers of pricing, with the savings for increasing for everyone as more contracts are signed.
Home and business owners who want to participate can either purchase the solar electricity systems directly or enter into a lease or power purchase agreement (PPA) with the installer. Under a lease or PPA, the installer will own, operate and maintain the system, while the home or business owner agrees to purchase the power generated by the system at an agreed-upon rate.
The 2011 and 2012 Solarize Mass program resulted in more than 6,000 individuals expressing interest in pursuing solar electricity, and over 900 residents and business owners in the 21 communities signing contracts to install over 5.6 megawatts of solar electricity. In addition, the number of small-scale solar electricity projects in almost every community doubled as a direct result of the program.
Where things stand
The chart below reflects the number of contracts signed in each community, as of Oct. 18.
[GO HERE for CHART]
| Community | Installer | Tier | Contracts Signed | Capacity (in kilowatts) |
| Bourne | Cotuit/E2 Solar | 3 | 10 | 64.1 |
| Brookline | SolarFlair | 4 | 27 | 132.3 |
| Chelmsford/Carlisle | SolarFlair | 5 | 67 | 438.3 |
| Lee | Real Goods Solar | 5 | 30 | 251.3 |
| Medford | SunBug Solar | 4 | 26 | 131.3 |
| Medway | Second Generation Energy | 5 | 25 | 362.7 |
| Newton | SolarFlair | 4 | 37 | 175.9 |
| Northampton | Real Goods Solar | 5 | 98 | 633.3 |
| Williamstown | Real Goods Solar | 5 | 59 | 372 |
| Total | 379 | 2,561 |
For more information, review the 2011 Solarize Mass Pilot Overview and the 2012 Solarize Mass Program Update.
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