NIRPC and South
Shore Clean Cities are excited to be able to extend the deadline for
participating in Solarize NWI to July 31.
The extension is a
result of new information from NIPSCO that the Feed-in Tariff program for
small solar systems still has many slots available. Solarize reduces the
cost and complexity of adding solar as an energy source for homes and
businesses. The NIPSCO Feed-in Tariff provides an opportunity to secure
payment from NIPSCO for electricity generated by solar power. There has
never been a better time to find out if solar power is a good investment.
For residents or businesses in Dyer, Gary, Hobart, and Valparaiso, towns can
win a free demonstration solar system with enough sign ups.
Many people are
interested in saving money on electric bills, creating clean energy, and
supporting green jobs. But, many believe the up-front costs will be too
high, or just don't know how to start. Solarize reduces up front costs by
providing group discount pricing. The more solar capacity installed in the
region between now and July 31, the more the price falls for everyone.
Solarize NWI makes
it easy, with competitively secured, highly qualified and experienced solar
installers. Midwest Wind and Solar will provide a free no obligation solar
assessment and proposal for property owners in Lake, Porter, and LaPorte
Counties. They can also help navigate and understand the costs and benefits,
additional incentives such as federal tax credits, as well as financing
opportunities.
Solarize NWI also
coincides with NIPSCO 's new Feed-in Tariff (alternative energy payment
program). Large systems over 10 kW in generating capacity can no longer
apply, but applications are still being accepted for installations with
capacity to generate between 5 and 10 kW.
Standard solar
electricity programs are for Net Metering, which allows a home or business
system to generate credits on the electric grid, so that residents only pay
for the electricity use over and above their solar generation. The current
Feed-In Tariff program allows a qualified NIPSCO customer to lock-in a 15
year contract to sell electricity to NIPSCO for direct payment at a price
above current retail rates.
To learn more about
Solarize NWI, or to sign up for a free no-obligation solar assessment and
proposal go to solarizenwi.com. Residents may also contact NIRPC to request
a presentation to civic organizations, homeowners associations, or a
neighborhood group.
Supporting clean
alternative energy in Northwest Indiana, with partners like South Shore
Clean Cities, NIPSCO, and enterprising communities such as Dyer, Gary,
Hobart, and Valparaiso is one way NIRPC works to support the long term
economic growth, quality of life, and natural resources of the region.
Growing the market for solar rooftop installations create good local jobs
and increases property values, while reducing pollution.