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A new partnership between the city of Rochester and Switch Together will help Rochester homeowners explore solar energy options and save on electricity.
Switch Together uses collective purchasing to help homeowners negotiate competitive pricing from local solar installers. Homeowners can review a personalized solar installation offer and decide whether to move forward, city officials say.
Only homeowners within the city can participate. They can register their home to see whether it’s suitable for solar power. The deadline to register and decide whether to accept an offer is Dec. 16. Registrants are not required to buy solar.
Residents can also attend a virtual Solar 101 information session from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19.
Switch Together is independently operated by Solar United Neighbors and iChoosr. It was selected through a request for qualifications issued in September. The city receives no compensation and incurs no costs for encouraging resident participation.
Smriti Jacob is Rochester Beacon managing editor.
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