Still available for “commercial” utility accounts but gone for residential. Residential solar remains a cost saver and a great investment because Peco power rates have increased about 25% in the last 2 years and will continue to increase due to increased power demands from data centers which requires expensive construction of new power plants. Your solar will save you big but also help reduce the need for new fossil fuel power plant construction.
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Solarize Delco completes largest project to date as the county takes a fresh approach to sustainability
Here are the key details:
Eligibility: All systems up to 50 kW that have completed PECO’s standard Connect the Grid solar process and have been approved for operation are eligible for the rebate.
Program Term: The program runs from September 1, 2024 to April 30, 2026.
Application Process:
1. Rebate applications can be submitted after obtaining PECO’s Permission to Install and must be received within 90 days of the system’s In Service date.
2. If your application is approved, you can expect to receive the $500 rebate check within 4-6 weeks after the system is activated.
3. PECO customers with an alternate electric supplier are also eligible for this rebate.
Save even more with PECO home energy audits!
With the new lower Solarize negotiated discounts instantly applied off the cost of your system and higher PECO power costs, the return on investment for everyone who installs this year is better than ever! The biggest savings in energy is to use less; please consider an energy assessment if you have not had one done. Peco offers this for $49. For a limited time, PECO is offering Solarize Delco participants a special $10 discount* for any home energy assessment. Please use the special promo code SOLARDEL on the website or call 888.573.2672 to schedule your appointment. Also offered for FREE for low income homeowners. See CAADC’s website for more info. https://caadc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/FLYER-2024-1.pdf
*Limited supply per household and where applicable. Certain restrictions apply. You must be a PECO residential electric customer to participate. One Energy Assessment per residence, per year. This program is subject to change, including termination, without prior notice. Appointments are available Monday–Friday. Limited number of appointments available on Saturdays.
Celebrate US Dept. of Energy’s National Clean Energy Action Month and learn how to join the clean energy revolution & generate your own power! Brought to you by the Delaware County Office of Sustainability and non-profit Solarize Delco – anyone thinking about solar for their home, school or municipality now has an opportunity to learn about the costs, process, and benefits from neighbors who have already made the transition.
“The Delco Solar Tour will not only highlight community members who are already harnessing free energy from the sun, but it will also promote real conversations among neighbors to inspire confidence and empower others to make the switch to solar”, said Interim Sustainability Director Rebecca Yurkovich.
The tour is the result of a partnership with homeowners, schools, and municipalities to showcase how they are already utilizing solar technologies to:
1) drastically reduce monthly energy bills, 2) reduce harmful carbon emissions, 3) enjoy significant tax credits and cash incentives, and 4) improve their property values.
These tours provide a unique opportunity to see how various solar systems are integrated into different architectural styles, showcasing a range of practical and affordable solutions available today. See link/QR code for locations, dates and signup to a tour event near you (gov’t./school sites 10/8-9; residential sites 10/10-13/24 or a virtual tour). Tour stops are hosted by private residents of Delaware County. To protect their privacy, you will not receive the full address of the property until you have completed registration. An email will follow your registration with parking information, the full address, and other important information. All Delco Solar Tours are free, registration required HERE: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/33b22853de2448beab5020a9cdb200e4.
Solar Power Now Leads the Charge Towards Sustainable Energy Future
As the demand for renewable energy grows ever higher, Solar Power Now emerges as a frontrunner in driving the transition towards a sustainable energy future.
https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/solar-power-now-leads-the-charge-towards-sustainable-energy-future-1033357796
Solar energy alone powered about 11,000 Fort Kent homes and businesses for a brief period last week
For about 12 hours total last week, about 11,400 homes and businesses in the Fort Kent region were powered entirely by solar energy.
This occurred over a four-hour period last Wednesday afternoon and twice more on the following days.
https://www.mainepublic.org/business-and-economy/2024-05-10/solar-energy-alone-powered-about-11-000-fort-kent-homes-and-businesses-for-a-brief-period-last-week
Solar Energy Resources for Consumers | Department of Energy
Anyone who uses energy—energy consumers—can take advantage of solar energy to power their lives. These resources, compiled by the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO), cover a wide variety of topics...
https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar/solar-energy-resources-consumers
Solar Empower Article: Interview with Peter Puglionesi
Updated on April 19, 2023
In today’s interview we have Peter Puglionesi, chemical and environmental engineer by education and an environmental health and safety consultant...
https://www.solarempower.com/interview/peter-puglionesi-solarize-delco/
Have you heard of PECO Home Energy Assessments? A PECO Energy Assessment is avaluable service your local utility provides to help reduce your bill and make your home more comfortable. PECO wants to help reduce usage for Solarize Delco participants in Delaware County by offering a special $10 discount on any home energy assessment. Discover if your home is wasting energy and how to improve comfort. We’re currently offering two ways for you to save money and learn more about your home’s energy use: an in- home or virtual Energy Assessment. A $200 value, these assessments only take 1–2 hours.
Here’s what’s included:
- Professional advice from a PECO energy advisor. They’ll help you find areas of your home that are wasting energy and ways to stay comfortable year-round.
- Free energy-saving products, such as LED bulbs and smart power strips (up to $125 value*). These will be mailed to you prior to your virtual appointment, or installed during your in- home assessment.
- A personalized report with energy-saving tips and strategies that can save you up to 20% on energy costs annually.
- Standard heating and cooling equipment, and weatherization rebates through a participating contractor for qualifying recommended improvements. Up to $435 in rebates for homes with central AC and non-electric heating.**
For a limited time, PECO is offering Solarize Delco participants a special $10 discount* for any home energy assessment, the normal cost is $49 ($99 for the PLUS). Please use the special promo code SOLARDEL24 on the website or call 888.573.2672 to schedule your appointment.
*Limited time offer expires December 31, 2024. Limited supply per household and where applicable. Certain restrictions apply. You must be a PECO residential electric customer to participate. One Energy Assessment per residence, per year. This program is subject to change, including termination, without prior notice. Appointments are available Monday–Friday. Limited number of appointments available on Saturdays.
** Based on a two-story colonial style home with 2,000 square feet of living space, 1,000 square feet of attic area and 100 square feet rim joist area. Size of structure, heat source and options selected can affect the amount of rebates a customer may experience. Rebates subject to change without notice. These enhanced rebates are only available to PECO electricity customers through participating contractors. Other restrictions and limitations may apply.
***Available to PECO residential electric customers only when performed through select participating contractors and after completing a PECO Energy Assessment. Bonus Rebate program expires 12/31/2023.
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