Blue Ridge Electric Solar Panels

The established value of renewable generation to the blue ridge electric cooperative system is 0 051 kwh.

Blue ridge electric solar panels.

The program allows members to subscribe to one or more panels and receive a bill credit for the energy they produce. Community solar has many benefits for blue ridge members that have an interest in renewable energy. There is no installation or huge upfront cost as with rooftop solar. Call 828 572 6062 to speak with a trusted energy advisor.

Solar step by step guide prior to installation we recommend that the member neither install a solar system nor enter into any associated financial obligations until after the cooperative has evaluated and approved the proposed system. There will also be periods where you consume more electricity than you generate and you will be billed for the kilowatt hours you consume during those periods. Touchstone energy cooperatives is a national network of electric cooperatives across 46 states that provides resources and leverages partnerships to help member cooperatives and their employees better engage and serve their members. Installing a solar power system does not eliminate your power bill.

Touchstone energy cooperatives is a national network of electric cooperatives across 46 states that provides resources and leverages partnerships to help member cooperatives and their employees better engage and serve their members. The meters we use for this are bi directional but power can only flow through them in one direction at a time. Blue ridge wants to help make energy efficiency improvements more affordable for our members. Community solar gardens offer blue ridge members easy access to solar energy without the upfront cost and ongoing maintenance of rooftop solar.

Some co op members want the benefits of a solar system but don t want to bear the expense and maintenance of panels at their home. Net billing is the current solar interconnect method by which we make power available to the member from blue ridge electric cooperative while allowing them to put excess generation onto our power grid. Solar cells produce direct current dc electricity from light which can be used to power dc equipment or to recharge a battery. As long as you are interconnected to blue ridge electric cooperative s power grid you will still be charged at minimum a monthly basic facilities charge.