City of Madison launches 2018 solar programs

Two solar programs will help businesses, homes

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Mayor Paul Soglin launched two solar programs Wednesday to help citizens and businesses use solar energy.

According to a release, The Madison Group Buy for Homes program will help 30-40 Madison residents install solar panels for the third year in a row. The city is also introducing the MadisonSUN Solar for Business program.

The Madison Group Buy for Homes has helped 80 residents install solar their properties. With a drop in solar installation costs and federal and state incentives, homeowners can recover investments in eight to 10 years.

Summit Credit Union can help finance the cost of solar projects with a solar energy loan.

The MadiSUN Solar for Business program will have a $30,000 fund of rebates to incentivize local businesses to pursue solar.

According to Rik Rosenlund, the owner of Midwest Solar Power, businesses can receive additional federal incentives and see a payback in five to seven years.

There will be five community education sessions that are free to the public:

Tuesday, May 22, at the Madison College Truax Campus, Room 215 of the Protective Services Building, 1701 Pearson St, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 24, at the Catholic Multicultural Center, 1862 Beld St., 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 6, at the Beth Israel Center, 1406 Mound St., 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, June 26, at the Goodman Community Center, 149 Waubesa St., 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, July 24, at the Vintage Brewing Company, 674 South Whitney Way, 6:00 p.m.

There will be additional information sessions and meetings for businesses.

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