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Charlottesville-based program helps Virginians transition to solar power

WVIR · last updated

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR)—The Local Energy Alliance Program, or LEAP, is promoting solar power across Virginia.

Solarize Virginia officially launched on Tuesday, April 15, and it’s aimed at helping homeowners make the switch to solar energy more affordable and accessible.

Through the program homeowners can connect with trusted installers, take advantage of discounted rates, and work through the entire process from start to finish.

“We just want to make sure people capitalize on going solar right now while there are some of these incentives available both federally and locally to do so because we think it’s important,” LEAP Marketing and Outreach Manager Jala Tyler said. “It’s good for the environment, it’s good for their wallets, we just want to make sure that we can help make that transition as easy as possible.”

The campaign runs through July 15, giving homeowners a few months to learn more and sign up.

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