Milford Selected for Unique Solar Program

The City of Milford will be participating in a unique solar discount program that makes going solar easy and affordable.   The Solarize Milford program will kick off with a workshop on Wednesday, December 3 at Milford City Hall, 110 River Street at 7 pm. Residents are invited to meet solar installer, ENCON Solar, and will also have the opportunity to learn more about the many flexible financing options available, including a no-money-down option. The City will join 14 other communities in Phase 5 of Solarize Connecticut on a mission to double the amount of solar currently in Milford over the course of the next 18-weeks.  

Solarize is a unique program offered by the Connecticut Green Bank, formerly known as the Clean Energy Finance Authority, in partnership with SmartPower, with the goal of enhancing residential solar through a proven formula.  The program leverages group discounts through a pre-selected installer thereby reducing the cost of solar. This initiative relies on the community to provide the outreach and education necessary to create awareness, build interest, and motivate residents to act.  

Milford’s Mayor Benjamin G. Blake comments, “Milford strives every day toward a sustainable future. The city adopted the Clean Energy Pledge in 2012 and we established an Energy Advisory Board.    To meet the goals of the Pledge, the City must continue to promote programs that improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with fossil fuel use.  The Solarize Program is a perfect fit. Milford looks forward to working with ENCON Solar, the Connecticut Green Bank, and our residents to increase the use of residential solar PV systems.”

“CT Green Bank is extremely proud of what we have been able to achieve through the Solarize program. We continue to see our financing tools and the Solarize model bringing down the cost of solar and making it affordable for more and more homeowners throughout Connecticut,” stated Bryan Garcia, President and CEO of the CT Green Bank.  “We expect to achieve similar success as we begin the next phase of this innovative program with the participation of Milford’s leaders and their dedicated volunteers.”

Solarize Milford will officially kick off with its first solar workshop on Wednesday, December 3 at Milford City Hall, 110 River Street, at 7 pm. Residents who are interested in Solarize Milford are urged to attend. 

More information about Solarize Milford can be found by visiting www.solarizect.com/Milford.