# SOLARIZE KICKS OFF IN KINGSTON

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2015/05/solarize-kicks-off-in-kingston/
- Published: 2015-05-14T04:29:39-04:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

KINGSTON, N.Y. – May 11, 2015 – Solarize Kingston held a kick-off community event
to launch a new initiative. Thereby offering special discounts and loans for solar
system installations. Especially for homes and small businesses. The event is in
Kingston on Saturday, May 9 at Keegan Ales.

[⌊solar event for solarize Kingston ⌉⌊solar event for solarize Kingston ⌉[

## SHV plus Catskill Mountainkeeper

Melissa Everett and Betta Broad welcomed the crowd on behalf of Sustainable Hudson
Valley and Catskill Mountainkeeper. For they are the two non-profit organizations
that are spearheading the efforts. That’s for Solarize Kingston campaign and [Solarize Hudson Valley](https://greenlivingguy.com/2015/06/solarize-hudson-valley-accelerating-solar-adoption-in-the-region/)
project.

### RUPCO

Hugo Jule spoke in English and in Spanish on behalf of RUPCO, the affordable housing
agency based in Kingston. Solarize has partnered with RUPCO to facilitate low-interest
loans through the “Green Jobs-Green NY” program, to help fund the cost of both solar
systems and home energy-efficiency improvements.

Also at the kick-off celebration were two “solar ambassadors” – Emilie Hauser and
Jeff Broido – residents who already have solar on their homes and were willing to
share their experience. 

### Hotline from Seth Leitman

[Seth Leitman](https://greenlivingguy.com/2022/02/the-green-living-guy-seth-leitman-involving-more-people-in-his-advocacy/)
announced that, as part of the program, he will be hosting a “Solar Hot Line” that
people can call to get their solar electric questions answered. Leitman is the editor
of McGraw Hill’s Green Guides.

The three local solar firms who will be designing and installing systems through
the program were on hand to introduce their companies and answer questions. They
are [Hudson Solar](https://greenlivingguy.com/2020/02/bmw-donates-100-new-electric-vehicle-charging-stations-for-americas-national-parks/)
of Rhinebeck, SOLARgeneration of Kingston and New York State Solar Farm of Modena/
Gardiner. 

### Solarize Program

The Solarize program streamlines and simplifies the decision-making process, while
still offering choices: buy or lease, roof-mount or ground-mount. The selected installers
are certified, use high-quality components, and their work is guaranteed. And because
of the group purchase discount, everyone who enrolls in the community program saves
money.

### Enrollments for Solarize Kingston

Enrollments for Solarize Kingston officially opened on Saturday and will continue
for 4 months. To receive the group-purchase discount the program offers, residents
or business owners must sign a contract for their solar system by the September 
12, 2015 deadline. 

[⌊Hudson solar one of the solarize installers available in Kingston⌉⌊Hudson solar
one of the solarize installers available in Kingston⌉[

Solarize Kingston events will be scheduled through the summer. These will include
Community Workshops, [Solar Home](https://greenlivingguy.com/2020/12/3-ways-solar-energy-can-improve-your-home/)
Tours, and even a “live” solar installation.

To find out more about Solarize Kingston or sign-up for a free evaluation for a 
home or business, visit [http://www.solarize-hudsonvalley.org](http://www.solarize-hudsonvalley.org)

Source: [Solarize Hudson Valley](https://greenlivingguy.com/2015/10/solarize-hudson-valley-solar-bulk-purchasing-savings/)

Solarize Hudson Valley is a program of Catskill Mountainkeeper and Sustainable Hudson
Valley, supported by Community Solar NY and the New York State Energy Research and
Development Authority, NYSERDA.