Self-Reliance recently opened enrollment for its new community-shared solar program. This program is open to electricity users in Southeastern Mass. Enrollment for this final phase of the program closes August 20th.

Information sessions about Self Reliance’s new community shared solar program are scheduled for:  

  • Tuesday, August 8th from 9:30am until 4:00pm at Self-Reliance, 1396 Route 28A, Cataumet, MA
  • On Friday, August 11th from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm at the Snow Library in Orleans
  • On Tuesday, August 15th from 10:30am -12:30 pm at the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce conference room, 3 Shootflying Hill Road, Centerville.
  • Or people can drop by Self-Reliance to ask questions or call at 508-563-6633

We encourage people to bring a copy of their electricity bill and their questions!

“We are really excited to offer residents and businesses the opportunity to get solar through this new program. No panels on your roof, no long-term contract-it is a great way to save money on your electricity bill and support local solar in our region ” said Self-Reliance Executive Director, Megan Amsler.

A Community Shared Solar (CSS) project is a solar photovoltaic (PV) system that provides benefits – such as electricity, net metering credits, and return on investment – to multiple participants. A CSS project is hosted by an entity with a suitable roof or parcel of land and is supported by multiple participants, who invest in the project or purchase the electricity or net metering credits generated. CSS offers an alternative for those who cannot install solar on their own property.  

Self-Reliance is offering solar energy credits produced from locally owned and installed solar projects to be purchased and applied to one’s electricity bill. The blocks of credits provide a 15% savings on your electricity bill and are offered as a yearly subscription, unlike many of the other community-shared solar programs available, which require a 20-year contract.

The Self-Reliance Heat and Power Cooperative’s Clean Energy Community Challenge offers options to you save energy and money, including solar electric, solar hot water, heat pumps and more. The staff at Self-Reliance is happy to go over various technologies, cost proposals and help consumers make more informed decisions about their energy choices. As a non-profit organization, their mission is to simplify complex energy concepts to educate, inform and empower people to take action.

Visit the Community Shared Solar Power Program page for more information.  The enrollment package is available here: https://selfreliancefuelcoop.org/wp-content/uploads/SelfReliance-CommunitySharedSolarAgreement.pdf