Going solar just got easier for HEMC consumers
(Clarkesville, Ga) – Consumers served by Habersham EMC will soon be able to enjoy the benefits of solar energy without the costs and complications of rooftop solar panels, thanks to a new program announced today by HEMC in partnership with Green Power EMC, a renewable energy cooperative.
Jonathan Cantrell, HEMC President/CEO, said that under the Cooperative Solar program, HEMC member-consumers can receive energy from an offsite solar array that distributes energy to individual residences while avoiding the inconvenience of rooftop solar.
“Our new program allows members to subscribe to just the amount of available solar capacity that they need, while eliminating barriers such as improper roof orientation, shaded roofs, subdivision restrictions, landlord prohibitions and long-term contracts for solar panels,” said Cantrell.
“Habersham EMC takes on the risk of ownership and maintenance, while you receive your share of the sun without the hassle,” he added.
HEMC’s Cooperative Solar program subscriptions are limited and participation is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. To determine if the program is suited for their specific needs, consumers should contact Habersham EMC online at habershamemc.com, or by phone: (706)754-2114, (706)865-4362 or (800)640-6812.
Habersham EMC was established in 1938 to provide affordable and reliable electricity in northeast Georgia. HEMC serves more than 25,000 members in Habersham, Hall, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens and White counties.
Green Power EMC was the first green energy provider in the state. It was created by Georgia’s EMCs in 2001 and has been selling green energy since 2003. In addition to solar power, Green Power EMC obtains electricity from renewable facilities all over the state, including landfill gas generation, low-impact hydroelectric, and biomass from wood waste.
EMCs that own Green Power EMC serve more than 4.2 million Georgia residents.
