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| New choice in affordable solar energy  The solar lease option for home owners in Oregon launched by Citizenre in 2008 has seen tremendous demand, making the state one of its fastest growing markets in the United States. Starting in August, Citizenre, which is marketed by independent representatives throughout the country, will be available in the Portland area through LeaseSolarNow. Led by Paul Wang, a veteran entrepreneur with experience building organizations in several industries, LeaseSolarNow will make the process of going solar as easy and affordable as possible. Homeowners can obtain a free quote for photovoltaic panels for their roof, plus estimated savings on their current electric utility expenses, by providing some simple information about their home and details of their electricity usage. If the home is compatible with solar technology, the company will have a system designer provide a virtual example of what the panels will look like along with estimated costs and savings. Through a simple analysis of the home's roof angle and material, year-round exposure to sun, and shade obstructions, the designer can provide optimum customized design options for a solar system on a rooftop. If the homeowner wishes to proceed, Citizenre will take care of all permits, dealings with electric utility, and installation. Once installed, the company provides continuous monitoring, maintenance and repair throughout the length of the lease at no expense to the consumer. The only cost to the homeowner is a set monthly rate, which remains the same for the full term of the lease, which are available for a term of up to 20 years. "I have wanted to be involved in a green energy business for many years, and when I learned about the opportunity to be associated with Citizenre, I couldn't pass it up," said Wang. "I think solar energy is such an obvious choice for so many people, but until very recently, it's been much to expensive - even with government incentives like tax credits - for the average homeowner to have this technology in their home. Since our program requires no investment for the homeowner, and nearly all of our customers would save tons of money on their electricity, LeaseSolarNow is a great solution for those who can't manage that up-front expense." write your comments about the article :: © 2011 Construction News :: home page |