The Village of Youngstown and the Town of Porter are excited to announce a joint initiative with Solar Simplified to bring Community Solar to their residents. This innovative campaign aims to provide up to 10% savings on monthly electric bills for both residential and commercial customers without requiring additional solar panel installations in the community.
Porter Supervisor Duffy Johnston and Youngstown Mayor Rob Reisman have jointly expressed their enthusiasm for this venture, which leverages existing National Grid solar infrastructure capable of supporting up to 4,000 average-sized households. “The decision to partner with Solar Simplified was straightforward,” stated Supervisor Johnston. “Our community is poised to benefit significantly from reduced energy costs through a remarkably simple process.”
Solar Simplified will soon send official correspondence to residents and businesses. The letters will be adorned with the Town and Village seals and will detail the steps to enroll in the program. To participate, you only need to have an active National Grid account number. There are no long-term commitments, and you can cancel anytime without penalty. This initiative aligns with NYSERDA’s Clean Energy Communities program, which promises additional grant opportunities for local development.
Mayor Reisman highlighted the synergy between the Village’s environmental strategies and the community solar campaign. “Despite our ground solar moratorium, the collaboration with Solar Simplified presents a unique opportunity to embrace clean energy while mitigating the economic pressures of rising utility costs,” Mayor Reisman remarked. “This initiative not only demonstrates our commitment to sustainable development but also strengthens our partnership with the Town of Porter, benefitting our residents and businesses immensely.”
Both leaders have emphasized the ease of signing up for Community Solar, which can be done through Solar Simplified’s website at SolarSimplified.com/Youngstown or SolarSimplified.com/Porter, respectively. They encourage all community members to take advantage of this cost-saving opportunity. As Youngstown and Porter embark on this journey with Solar Simplified, they reaffirm their dedication to innovative and sustainable solutions that serve the best interests of their residents and the environment.
