# Solarize Hudson Valley Program in Ulster County Expands

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2015/11/solarize-hudson-valley-program-in-ulster-county-expands/
- Published: 2015-11-24T21:17:41-05:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

## Solarize Hudson Valley Program in Ulster County

The Solarize Hudson Valley program I am the hotline coordinator for is really gaining
media traction in Ulster County. The Daily Freeman which is a publication for the
area wrote up a story on their efforts.

Solarize Hudson Valley Program Powers Up in Ulster County

The Solarize Hudson Valley campaign is making serious headway in Ulster County. 
The Daily Freeman recently spotlighted the effort’s rapid uptake and strong public
response.

### Uptick in Community Solar Demand

The campaign, driven by local leaders from Woodstock and Rosendale, serves as one
of three Solarize Hudson Valley rollouts launched that summer. Originally, the Woodstock–
Rosendale initiative was scheduled to end on November 16. However, surging interest
pushed organizers to extend it through November 30.

Program manager John Wackman explained the results vividly: “We are incredibly excited
to see that Solarize Woodstock-Rosendale has generated more than 225 free solar 
assessments along with over 70 proposals for home and small business owners. Since
July, Woodstock, Rosendale and nearby areas—including New Paltz and Tillson—have
hosted numerous workshops and open house events.”

This enthusiastic response underscores how effective community-based solar campaigns
can be in overcoming barriers to entry and spreading clean energy adoption.

### Here’s the story.

![Solar Power to the People with Solarize Hudson Valley](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.
com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/wp-1448399593218.jpeg?resize=315%2C420&quality=52&
ssl=1 "Solar Power to the People with Solarize")

Solar Power to the People with Solarize Hudson Valley

The “Solarize Campaign” hosted by community leaders in the towns of Woodstock and
Rosendale is encouraging new solar energy installations. The program is one of three
campaigns launched by [Solarize Hudson Valley](https://greenlivingguy.com/2015/10/solarize-hudson-valley-solar-bulk-purchasing-savings/)
in July.

Initially the Woodstock-Rosendale program was set to end Nov. 16. However, its increased
demand encouraged the Solarize team to extend the program until Nov. 30. That’s 
because the work I’ve done has brought in not just individual homes but also the
private sector. One company in particular talked to me and did his house and stores!

_“We are incredibly excited to see that Solarize Woodstock-Rosendale has generated.
I mean more than 225 free solar assessments. All with more than [70 proposals](https://greenlivingguy.com/2015/06/solarize-hudson-valley-accelerating-solar-adoption-in-the-region/).
All provided to home and small business owners,” said John Wackman, program manager
for the community-sponsored, state-supported nonprofit program. “Since July, Woodstock,
Rosendale and surrounding towns including New Paltz and (the hamlet of) Tillson,
hosted numerous educational workshops and solar [open houses](https://greenlivingguy.com/2015/10/solarize-hudson-valley-solar-bulk-purchasing-savings/)._

_Source: [The Daily Freeman](https://www.dailyfreeman.com/news/solar-energy-efforts-gain-support-in-ulster-county/article_acba36db-57f2-57ef-8d9e-b3ab096762dd.html),_

_Friday, Nov. 20, 2015 – 6:01 p.m., WOODSTOCK_

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