Five communities, three non-profits selected to participate in Massachusetts state solar programs

As part of the most recent Earth Week celebrations, the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)
and the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) selected five communities and three nonprofit organizations to participate in a pair of state-run solar energy programs.

Lincoln-Sudbury-Wayland, Newburyport, and Winthrop were chosen for Solarize Mass, a
community-based solar group purchasing program that can deliver savings of up to 21 percent on
solar costs compared to the statewide average to residents and local businesses.

Mass Energy Consumers Alliance (Mass Energy), the Cape and Islands Self Reliance Corporation (Self Reliance) and the Marion Institute were selected for the 2017 Mass Solar Connect program, a solar group buying program for members of participating nonprofit organizations.

“Massachusetts continues to lead the nation in clean energy solutions, propelled by a business climate that encourages and enables new innovative technologies,” Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker said. “The Solarize Mass Program and the Mass Solar Connect Program are two great examples of our Administration working with communities and nonprofits to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the Commonwealth, while simultaneously bringing energy costs down for the people of Massachusetts.”

MassCEC and DOER are currently accepting community applications for the 2017 Solarize Mass and Solarize Mass Plus programs.

“Massachusetts continues to be a national leader in solar and that is due in large part to our municipal partners who understand the importance of renewable energy,” Department of Energy Resources Commissioner Judith Judson said. “The new Solarize communities and nonprofits are taking an important step in helping us build a clean, affordable, and resilient energy future for the Commonwealth.”