Solarize Fairbanks seeking participants

January 10, 2020

University Relations

 

Snow melts off a solar panel at the Golden Valley Electric Cooperative solar farm in Fairbanks. Photo by Amanda Byrd.
Snow melts off a solar panel at the Golden Valley Electric Cooperative solar farm in Fairbanks. Photo by Amanda Byrd.


is recruiting Fairbanks neighborhoods and organizations interested in going solar in 2020. Potential participants should contact them by Jan. 30.

Solarize Fairbanks is a volunteer-led campaign of community members and organizations that aims to make it easier and more affordable to go solar in the . Organizational support is from the , , , , , , and the .

The solarize campaign brings home and business owners together to negotiate discounts on the purchase and installation of solar photovoltaic energy systems. This is achieved by pairing group discount rates with available federal incentives. If you have been considering solar, this is a great program to help you navigate the process!

For more information, or email Ben Loeffler at bhloeffler@alaska.edu.