Greentech Lead America: BMW of North America has joined
hands with Real Goods Solar to offer BMW ActiveE drivers the potential to get
all the energy to charge their EV at home from sustainable solar energy.
Real Goods Solar will install solar panels on the homes
of ActiveE drivers to power their charging systems at a savings of
approximately 35 percent.
Real Goods Solar will provide a premium offer to design,
install and monitor a turn-key solar solution to all ActiveE customers in
California, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York.
The ActiveE is the first one hundred percent electric BMW to be
placed in customer hands. The Real Goods Solar ActiveE residential system is
offered exclusively to ActiveE drivers. Lease and purchase options will be
available to suit the residential energy and charging needs for BMW’s EV
drivers.
“Our relationship with Real Goods Solar is an ideal
complement to the BMW ActiveE experience. It expands on the BMW Group’s vision
for sustainable, premium mobility solutions. We encourage all of our ActiveE
customers to take full advantage of this outstanding program which will enable
them to maximize their ultimate EV driving experience while minimizing their
overall energy and driving costs,” said Rich Steinberg, manager of Electric
Vehicles of BMW of North America.
For ActiveE households, Real Goods Solar will handle both
the permitting and incentive application processes. They will also provide a
production guarantee and full system maintenance.
“Solar power is a natural fit for electric
vehicle owners looking for a more sustainable lifestyle. We are delighted
to partner with BMW of North America to deliver Real Goods’ award-winning
design and installation services to help ActiveE drivers harness the power of
the sun to fuel their new sports car,” said Bill Yearsley, Real Goods Solar
CEO.
Real Goods Power Savings Plans reduce initial investment
costs to a minimum and include premium industry products, including modules
manufactured in America, and a proprietary online monitoring system, which
includes the ability to track the performance of their solar system on the web
or through an iPhone application.
Real
Goods Solar offer solar rebate for Massachusetts homeowners
Recently, Real Goods Solar with Massachusetts Clean
Energy Center (MassCEC), offered a $1.00 per watt Disaster Relief rebate for
the Massachusetts homeowners affected by the tornadoes to rebuild their homes.
The MassCEC Natural Disaster Relief Adder is an addition to the Commonwealth Solar
II Rebate Program for homeowners who incorporate solar into their rebuilding
process. Â
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