NRG Energy Completes Innovative Community Solar Array in Rutland, Vermont
May 13 2014 - 7:30AM
Business Wire
— Fifty customers signed up to get solar built
in their city —
A community’s aspirations of a cleaner energy future were
realized as Rutland’s community solar project, built by NRG
Residential Solar Solutions, a wholly owned subsidiary of NRG
Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG), is now delivering power. The 150 kilowatt
photovoltaic solar array provides power to 50 Green Mountain Power
(GMP) customers who signed-up for the project.
The Rutland, Vermont Community Solar
Project is now operational serving the needs of businesses and
citizens in the region. (Photo: Business Wire)
“With the partnership of Green Mountain Power and the strong
support of the leadership and residents of Rutland, NRG has been
able to build a truly revolutionary solar program to help meet the
electrical needs of the city,” said Denise Wilson, Executive Vice
President, New Businesses. “This community solar project makes
solar a possibility for all Rutland customers.”
The array was built on Hillside Avenue, just off Woodstock
Avenue.
The agreement, which is one of the first of its kind between a
utility and solar developer, gives 50 Rutland residential and
commercial customers solar power at no upfront cost and a credit on
their GMP bills for the energy produced by the array.
“This project and the innovation it represents is helping make
Rutland the solar capital of New England,” said GMP President and
CEO Mary Powell. “Partnering with NRG Energy has made community
solar work and advanced Vermont’s achievement of its renewable
energy goals. We anticipate working together on additional projects
in Vermont to further develop solar as a meaningful part of our
energy future.”
“Rutland is very proud of this array and what it means for the
city and its residents,” said Mayor Chris Louras, who is also a
customer of the community solar project. “Whether a person owns
their own home, rents their residence, lives in a shady area or
cannot afford the upfront capital cost of their own solar array,
through this project, they can have solar power and with it, the
knowledge that they are helping the environment as they save on
their electric bill.”
About NRG Energy
NRG is leading a customer-driven change in the U.S. energy
industry by delivering cleaner and smarter energy choices, while
building on the strength of the nation’s largest and most diverse
competitive power portfolio. A Fortune 500 company, we create value
through reliable and efficient conventional generation while
driving innovation in solar and renewable power, electric vehicle
ecosystems, carbon capture technology and customer-centric energy
solutions. Our retail electricity providers serve nearly 3 million
residential and commercial customers throughout the country. More
information is available at www.nrgenergy.com. Connect with NRG
Energy on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @nrgenergy.
About Green Mountain Power
Green Mountain Power (www.greenmountainpower.com) generates,
transmits, distributes and sells electricity in the state of
Vermont. The company, which was named 2013 Utility of the Year by
the Solar Electric Power Association and 2014 Solar Champion by
Vote Solar, serves more than 250,000 customers and has set its
vision to be the best small company in America.
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NRGDavid Knox, 713-824-6445orGreen Mountain PowerSteve Costello,
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