Berkeley moves ahead with solar-financing program
The city council approved a new tax district that residents can join to finance solar energy systems through their property taxes.
Under the plan, the city will provide money for installation and material costs, which homeowners would pay back at a fixed rate over 20 years.
Residents would pay about $180 a month through their property tax bills for a typical $22,000 solar-electric system, but they should eventually recoup the money through lower electricity costs.
Next, Berkeley officials will select a lender to provide financing for the program. The city also plans to start holding workshops for interested homeowners.
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A third (32 per cent) of those changing providers in October moved to small and mid-tier suppliers.
With recent research showing that that nine in ten energy switchers were happy with the process of changing suppliers and with the reassurance provided by the Energy Switch Guarantee - a series of commitments ensuring switches are simple, speedy and safe - more and more customers are now confident when looking to move.
Lawrence Slade, chief executive of Energy UK said:…
