Adam Shuster's 11-year-old son, Kenny, encouraged him to get home solar to save the planet.
July 20, 2010
A growing number of Massachusetts residents are going solar, according to an article in today’s Boston Globe. Climate change, along with recent environmental disasters such as the BP oil spill, coupled with rising energy prices are motivating residents to make a choice about where their electricity comes from. According to the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, 274 Massachusetts home solar systems were installed in 2007, 494 in 2008, and 847 in 2009! And there’s been a 37% increase nationally in home solar since 2008.
According to the article, “beyond the dollars and kilowatt hours…what is driving many to the solar option is something harder to quantify but perhaps more significant: an awareness that what happens in Louisiana or Iraq has a direct connection to choices they make at home.” For many, home solar means more than generating electricity. By offering affordable home solar options, SunRun has been able to turn this emotional connection and desire to a practical and feasible solution: quality solar installations by top SunRun-certified partners Alteris Renewables and groSolar, locked in electricity rates, and professional monitoring and maintenance. All for little to no upfront cost. Doug Herberich, one of the several SunRun homeowners featured in this piece, has been able to cut his electric bills to about 2/3 of what he used to pay, but that’s just an added bonus to the peace of mind that comes with knowing that he’s making a difference.
Take a look at the Boston Globe article to learn more about Massachusetts residents turning to solar and read interviews with several SunRun homeowners!
