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Leesburg to host Solarize event June 24 to promote group solar purchases and free home assessments
Summary
Staff announced a Solarize event to help residents evaluate rooftop solar through a regional purchasing cooperative; the program offers free assessments and a reduced‑rate queue through mid‑July.
Town staff told the commission the town will host a Solarize event to help residents get free solar assessments and to join a regional purchasing cooperative that negotiates reduced prices for rooftop systems.
Staff said the event will occur on June 24 (noted in the meeting as June 26 initially but corrected during discussion) and that the Solarize program offers free assessments; residents can proceed through the assessment without committing to an installation. The program runs through July 15, and staff recommended signing up quickly so installations can occur before upcoming meter and incentive changes described by the presenter.
Staff warned that not every roof is suitable for solar and gave examples of common obstacles, including shading and homeowners‑association approvals. Staff noted earlier participants in the Solarize program had successfully installed panels through the cooperative.
Why it matters: Solarize offers a low‑pressure way for residents to assess rooftop suitability and receive a coordinated price quote; impending state and federal incentive changes mean residents who are considering solar may benefit from prompt assessment.
Next steps: staff encouraged residents to sign up online via the town website and attend the in‑person Solarize event for a free assessment; the commission did not take action on policy or funding.
Ending: Staff emphasized the program’s webinars and remote options for residents who cannot attend in person.
