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23 Aug, 2018

Does Leasing Solar panels make sense in New York State?

by Rick Irizarry It used to be that the Solar Lease was the only way that people could afford to go solar, in fact my own 4-year-old solar system is leased. A few of the reasons why leasing was so…
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15 Aug, 2018

The Inspiration behind Going Solar with Gabby at SunPower by New York State Solar Farm

The feeling is almost indescribable. When we sit at a homeowner’s kitchen table, discussing SunPower, describing our local family-owned company, revealing the savings you receive with Solar. Not only do we discuss the benefits of going Solar with our…
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Does Leasing Solar panels make sense in New York State? by Rick Irizarry It used to be that the Solar Lease was the only way that people could afford to go solar, in fact my own 4-year-old solar system is leased. A few of the reasons why leasing was so… Read more

Does Leasing Solar panels make sense in New York State?

by Rick Irizarry It used to be that the Solar Lease was the only way that people could afford to go solar, in fact my own 4-year-old solar system is leased. A few of the reasons why leasing was so…
Read more