RGS Energy Selected to Expand Solar Adoption in Troy, New York
July 07 2014 - 8:31AM
RGS Energy (Nasdaq:RGSE), a nationwide leader of turnkey solar
energy solutions for residential, commercial, and utility
customers, has been selected by Solarize Troy, a non-profit
purchasing cooperative, to bring solar electricity to home and
business owners in Troy, New York.
The Solarize Troy program is designed to increase the adoption
of solar energy and further reduce the overall cost of solar power.
It offers residents and businesses discounted pricing for solar
through tiered community-based incentives, and the savings grow as
more members of a community participate. Solarize Troy is managed
by a volunteer group that includes college students, community
leaders, professors, designers and environmental professionals.
"With so many vendors submitting proposals, it was initially a
tough decision, but in the end RGS Energy emerged as the clear
choice," said Dan Corda, a Solarize Troy member. "We're confident
that with RGS Energy we will receive quality solar systems and
service at excellent prices."
RGS Energy will offer participating Solarize Troy home and
business owners the options to either purchase solar electricity
systems directly or enter into a lease.
"As one of the oldest and most established solar companies in
the country, our long-term commitment to customer service and
quality installations make RGS Energy an excellent partner for any
community looking to launch a Solarize program," said Jim Oliva,
RGS Energy's director of sales. "In addition, our local teams
possess deep experience having installed solar systems on thousands
of homes, businesses and educational facilities making us an ideal
partner for further solar adoption initiatives."
Dennis Lacey, president of RGS Energy's Residential Solar
division, commented: "We have very deep roots in the entire North
East including New York and are proud to bring more solar to more
customers. We anticipate the Solarize Troy program will contribute
to our record backlog in the region. It reflects our gathering
sales momentum, with more North Eastern sales in the first half of
this year than all of last year."
Since 2011, RGS Energy has participated in 14 Solarize
initiatives throughout the Northeast. These Solarize programs have
resulted in more than 600 customers and four megawatts of
contracted solar. In addition, the number of small-scale, solar
electricity projects in almost every community doubled as a direct
result of the program.
To learn more about the Solarize Troy initiative, visit
xtroy.org/solarize.
About RGS Energy RGS Energy (Nasdaq:RGSE) is
one of the nation's pioneering solar energy companies serving
commercial, residential, and utility customers. Beginning with one
of the very first photovoltaic panels sold to the public in the
U.S. in 1978, the company has installed more than 22,500 solar
power systems representing over 235 megawatts of 100% clean
renewable energy. RGS Energy makes it very convenient for customers
to save on their energy bills by providing a comprehensive solar
solution, from design, financing, permitting and installation to
ongoing monitoring, maintenance and support.
As one of the nation's largest and most experienced solar power
players, the company has 20 offices across the U.S. For more
information, visit RGSEnergy.com, on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/rgsenergy and on Twitter at
https://twitter.com/rgsenergy. RGS Energy is a trade name and RGS
Energy makes filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission
under its official name "Real Goods Solar, Inc."
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