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OurSolar Community Renewable Program

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THANK YOU MEMBERS! AS OF OCTOBER 2019, ALL 152 OF FIRELANDS ELECTRIC'S SOLAR PANELS ARE IN CONTRACT.

Many cooperative members considering the installation of a residential solar system encounter some type of obstacle, such as trees blocking the sun’s rays or not enough space for the necessary equipment. An even more common barrier is the hefty price tag — a typical residential solar system can cost around $25,000.

Firelands Electric’s OurSolar, a community renewable program, is a cost effective alternative. It gives members the opportunity to use solar energy without installing any equipment at their home, and all maintenance costs are included in the subscription rate.

With this program, residential members can sign up to purchase renewable energy produced by cooperative-owned solar panels at Firelands Electric's new facility, located at 103 Industrial Drive, New London. Each participating member will sign an agreement and subscribe to the output of a maximum of 10 panels. Agreements are for a period of five years and the OurSolar rate will remain fixed for the duration of the agreement.

While OurSolar will not lower the bill of participating members, it is an easy and economical way to get involved in renewable power. Energy produced through OurSolar is 11.85 cents per kWh, which will cost participating members just 1.5 cents per kWh more than the standard residential rate (10.35 cents per kWh). The average monthly price works out to be less than $2 per panel. 

Even though this is a slight increase in price compared to the cooperative’s standard rate, it is a great way to go green! Members can spend a few additional dollars each month, versus the thousands of dollars required to install a personal residential system.

Below are links to additional information about Firelands Electric Cooperative's OurSolar program.
 

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  • Firelands Electric Co-op's OurSolar Generation - See how many kWh our panels are producing in real time!
  • OurSolar FAQ - Answers to the most frequently asked questions
  • Sample Monthly Statement - How to read your bill with OurSolar
  • OurSolar Rate Schedule - Single phase OS schedule
  • OurSolar Participation Packet - Sign up here to receive the cooperative's OurSolar information sent to you
     

If you have questions, please contact us here or call our Members Services Department at 1-800-533-8658

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Firelands Electric Cooperative is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric utility serving more than 9,100 homes and businesses in rural areas of Ashland, Huron, Lorain, and Richland counties.

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Firelands Electric Cooperative, Inc.
103 Industrial Drive | P.O. Box 32
New London, OH 44851
Outages: 1-800-533-8658
Office: 419-929-1571
Office Fax: 419-929-8550
Operations Dept. Fax: 419-929-5122

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    • TicketsAtWork
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    • Youth Tour Experience
    • A Team Academic Excellence
  • Energy Efficiency
    • Energy Education
    • Kids Zone
    • Local Contractor Lists
    • Member Programs & Rebates
    • Load Management
  • Outages
  • Safety & Line Clearance
    • Electrical Safety
    • Emergency Safety Training
    • Generator Safety
    • Grain Bin Safety
    • Meter Tampering Notification
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