Mass Megawatts Wind Power Inc (MMMWD)

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http://www.masscec.com/solarizemass


Solarize Mass is huge in Mass., if MMMW catches this wave it will last for years to come. If NY and NJ have similar programs (I have not researched theirs yet) we are golden.


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.

Although the Solarize Mass program is not open for community and installer applications, to learn more about how participants were selected to participate in the current round, please view either the 2013 Round 2 Community Request for Proposals or the 2013 Round 2 Installer Request for Proposals.



By the Numbers

Program results for the second round of the 2013 - 2014 Solarize Mass program, which concluded on June 30.

Community Installer Tier Contracts Signed Capacity (in kilowatts)
Adams RGS Energy 4 18 100
Amherst Northeast Solar Design Associates 5 174 1,195
Andover Astrum Solar 5 78 654
Great Barrington/Egremont RGS Energy 5 84 546
Lexington/Bedford Astrum Solar 5 162 1,136
Needham Astrum Solar 5 99 729
Salem/Swampscott RGS Energy 5 71 401
Watertown Next Step Living 4 28 136
Wellfleet Cotuit Solar / E2 Solar / Blue Selenium 5 133 656
Williamsburg / Whately / Chesterfield RGS Energy 5 85 589
Total

932
6,142