CleanChoice Energy and Hartz Solar Open 1.9MW of Clean Energy in Maryland

WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 20, 2019 — CleanChoice Energy, a renewable energy company that empowers people and businesses to cut emissions and live cleaner lives, and New Columbia Solar, the District’s largest solar energy company, have opened 1.5 Megawatts of new community solar projects to residents of the District of Columbia. The new community solar portfolio will subscribe nearly two hundred D.C. residents; allowing more people to save money on their utility bills without upfront costs - all while supporting regional solar growth.    

CleanChoice Energy enrolls interested DC residents onto community solar farms and handles the billing and customer experience for the duration of the customer’s subscription. New Columbia Solar developed and built the community solar projects and will continue to own, operate, and maintain the projects.  

“If the District is serious about meeting its commitment to 100% renewable energy, expanding community solar options for residents is essential. These new solar projects enable district residents to save money on their utility bills, expand solar access to all consumers, and support regional renewable energy growth,” said Tom Matzzie, Founder and CEO of CleanChoice Energy. “Community solar is a win for DC and a win for our planet, so each new project is great news.”  

“We are very excited to work with CleanChoice to make solar access as easy as humanly possible for District residents and businesses. With community solar, we have the opportunity to reinvest in our city and provide local, renewable energy to our community,” said Michael Healy, CEO of New Columbia Solar.    

Community solar subscribers in Washington D.C. can save up to 5% off on their electric bill with no upfront investment, setup fees, or installation. To sign up, visit www.cleanchoiceenergy.com/dcsolar.  

Building owners in Washington D.C. are eligible to install solar projects. To request information, visit www.newcolumbiasolar.com. 

About CleanChoice Energy

CleanChoice Energy empowers people and businesses to cut emissions, support renewable energy, and live cleaner lives. Founded in 2012, the company has become one of the fastest-growing businesses in America, as ranked on the Inc. 5000 and Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500™. CleanChoice Energy is a Certified B Corporation, a member of the American Sustainable Business Council and the U.S. Green Building Council, and is certified with the highest available rating by Green America’s Green Business Network. For more information or to become a customer, visit CleanChoiceEnergy.com.

About New Columbia Solar

New Columbia Solar (NCS) is a full-service solar energy company, based in and serving the District of Columbia. With over 40 years of combined industry experience, NCS understands the nuances of developing, financing, and operating solar projects in Washington, D.C. NCS helps businesses, property owners, schools, non-profits, and homeowners significantly reduce energy costs and enhance sustainability through the implementation of solar power. NCS’s mission is to make it as easy as humanly possible for D.C. residents and businesses to benefit from solar energy.

Contact: press@cleanchoiceenergy.com