Fwd: Solarize CNY-Cortland County Call for Volunteers and Organizational Support
Sheila Cohen
Cortland County residents and businesses will soon be able to take advantage of a discount on solar panels installed on their properties through a new Solarize CNY-Cortland County initiative.
Read below to learn how you can volunteer and how community organizations, churches/houses of worship, businesses, and other groups can help inform the public about the program.
Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 3:43 PM
To: solarize...@gmail.com
Subject: Solarize CNY-Cortland County Call for Volunteers and Organizational Support
People can help with the Solarize CNY-Cortland County initiative through a number of volunteer roles, and community organizations can also help inform the public about the discounted solar program.
Volunteer Opportunities
Word-of-mouth promoters: Talk with your family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, or others about Solarize CNY-Cortland County. We'll provide you with information about the program that you can share.
Organization liaisons: Reach out to community organizations, churches, businesses, or other groups to help spread the word about the program.
Poster and brochure distributors: Help distribute posters and brochures in areas throughout the county.
Lawn sign hosts: Let Solarize CNY-Cortland County place a sign in your lawn advertising the program.
Event information table staffers: Speak with people about Solarize CNY-Cortland County at community events.
Public meeting volunteers: Help with our educational solar workshops by being a greeter, assisting with event refreshments, or helping with other event logistics.
Solar testimonial providers: Share your story about the solar panels already installed on your property to encourage other people to install solar.
Program assistants: Help with various tasks to support the Solarize CNY-Cortland County program such as data management, social media and communications, and logistical support.
Other volunteer opportunities: We would welcome your suggestions for how you could contribute to the Solarize CNY-Cortland County initiative!
If you are interested in volunteering, or for more information about the Solarize CNY-Cortland County program, please contact solarize...@gmail.com.
Organizational Support Opportunities
Solarize CNY-Cortland County is also interested in working with community organizations, churches, businesses, and other groups to help inform the public about the program.
Listserv and newsletter announcements: Share Solarize CNY-Cortland County announcements with your members to keep them informed of the initiative.
Organizational presentations: Invite Solarize CNY-Cortland County to your organization to discuss the program with your members, employees, congregations, etc.
Poster and brochure distribution site: Display posters and distribute brochures at your site.
Organizational events: Allow Solarize CNY-Cortland County to have an information table at your organization's event.
Other opportunities: We would welcome your suggestions for how your organization could contribute to the Solarize CNY-Cortland County initiative!
If your organization is interested in helping, or for more information about the Solarize CNY-Cortland County program, please contact solarize...@gmail.com.
More about Solarize CNY-Cortland County
Cortland County residents and businesses will soon be able to take advantage of a discount on solar panels installed on their properties through a new Solarize CNY-Cortland County initiative. Solarize CNY-Cortland County is part of a larger Solarize Central New York program, which is being administered by the Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board in conjunction with local community volunteers throughout the region.
Solarize CNY-Cortland County is able to achieve cost savings by encouraging many people to install solar panels at the same time. The solar companies benefit from the economies of scale associated with having many customers in a community installing solar, so the companies are able to offer a reduced price on the solar panel installations.
Solarize CNY-Cortland County also streamlines the process for potential solar customers by educating them about the details of solar panels, selecting reputable solar installation companies through a competitive process to ensure they meet established criteria, and informing customers of potential financing options as well as available state and federal financial incentives.
The Solarize CNY-Cortland County program, which is expected to begin in July 2015, will offer free community workshops where interested property owners can learn about the program, and sign up to receive a free site assessment to determine the suitability of their property. If their sites are suitable, they will be able to purchase a solar installation at substantial cost savings from a Solarize approved installer, during a limited time enrollment period. Solarize programs have already been successful in communities such as Syracuse, Tompkins County, Madison County, and Broome County.