The program, which is called SolarCurrents, is the result of an investment of more than $100 million by Detroit Edison to make it easier for its customers in the Southeast Michigan area to install photovoltaic solar energy systems on their roofs.
The installed systems will be owned, installed, and maintained by Edison, while the customers will receive an annual credit on their energy bill along with an initial construction payment to cover any problems or inconvenience caused by the system's installation.
"SolarCurrents represents one of the largest distributed solar programs in the country, which will provide opportunities to the emerging solar manufacturing industry," said Trevor Lauer, Detroit Edison's vice president of Retail Marketing. "The program also will encourage the development of new green energy projects by providing financial incentives to non-residential customers interested in solar energy systems."
Detroit Edison will be accepting applications for the pilot program until April 29, with the requirements for customers being a 20 year commitment and at least 15,000 square feet of unobstructed roof space that is in good condition.
