Solar Energy Installation Sponsored through Viridian’s Sun Plus One™
Program
Viridian
Energy, one of America’s leading providers of affordable,
responsible energy, today announced that a Port Chester, New York-based
family in need is the first recipient of a solar energy system sponsored
by the company’s new pay-it-forward program, Sun Plus One™. As part of
the program, Viridian donates one solar power system for every 15 new
residential solar installations, lowering energy costs for low-income
families while supporting the growth of renewable energy.
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Volunteers from Viridian's corporate team work with professionals from GRID Alternatives to install a solar energy system in Port Chester, New York. (Photo: Business Wire)
Viridian’s first domestic Sun Plus One installation was completed in
partnership with GRID Alternatives, a non-profit organization that works
with volunteers to install solar energy systems for low-income
homeowners both in the U.S. and abroad. Volunteers from Viridian’s
corporate team, including Viridian CEO and Founder, Michael Fallquist,
worked with professionals from GRID Alternatives to install the solar
energy system.
“Giving back to our local communities through hands-on volunteer work
has been core to Viridian’s mission since the company was founded in
2009,” said Cami Boehme, Chief Strategy Officer, Viridian Energy. “I
know our more than 20,000 Independent Viridian Associates join me in our
deep commitment to making responsible energy affordable for more
consumers nationwide. And we’re pleased to roll-up our sleeves for this
family and broaden the positive, collective impact of all Viridian
customers.”
“Last winter I waited as long as possible to turn on my heat because I
was cutting corners to lower my energy bills,” said Homeowner Zenaida
Beltran. “I never considered solar but then a trusted friend explained
how it could benefit me. Now, I’m looking forward to my new solar system
taking the stress out of high energy bills. Every little bit counts. And
I’m grateful to GRID and Viridian for making it possible.”
Since 2009, Viridian customers have helped avoid more than five billion
pounds of climate-changing CO2 from being released into the atmosphere
through the use of the company’s responsible energy products. In keeping
with its sustainability mission, Viridian Energy also hosts regular
events in all the company’s U.S. markets including cleanups, tree
plantings and donation drives. To date, Viridian has logged over 8,000
domestic volunteer hours and collected over 66,000 pounds of trash.
Viridian Energy has also made an impact worldwide. Since 2011, the
company has completed a major corporate social responsibility project on
a different continent each year including reforestation in Brazil's
Amazon rainforest and solar power installations on schools, homes and
community centers in Ghana, Indonesia, Fiji and Nicaragua. Donations
through the Sun
Plus One program also enable women in developing nations to train as
solar engineers and install solar panels in their own off-grid villages.
Viridian works with a number of organizations to facilitate these
projects around the globe.
“If we are going to have a successful transition to clean energy, we
need to include all of our communities,” said GRID Alternatives
Tri-State Executive Director Kate Shackford. “We’re grateful for
Viridian’s support.”
As more U.S. consumers choose to go solar with Viridian, the Sun Plus
One program will help more families benefit from solar around the world.
About Viridian Energy
Founded with the vision of empowering consumers to be part of a
significant, collective environmental impact by choosing Viridian (www.viridian.com)
as their energy provider, this socially responsible company connects
with customers through a vibrant network of Independent Viridian
Associates. Committed to sustainability, community action and global
initiatives, Viridian Energy offers affordable electricity that is more
than 50% renewable, natural gas with carbon offsets to mitigate usage
and residential solar power to a range of customers in 19 markets
throughout the U.S. Viridian Energy is part of the Crius Energy
(TSX:KWH.UN) family of best-in-class energy brands which also includes:
TriEagle Energy, Comcast Energy Rewards, Cincinnati Bell Energy,
FairPoint Energy, Public Power and Citra Solar. Learn more at www.criusenergy.com.
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