RGS Energy (RGSE), a nationwide leader of turnkey solar energy solutions for residential, commercial, and utility customers, has been selected by Solarize Troy, a non-profit purchasing cooperative, to bring solar electricity to home and business owners. The Solarize Troy program is designed to increase the adoption of solar energy and further reduce the overall cost of solar power. It offers residents and businesses discounted pricing for solar through tiered community-based incentives, and the savings grow as more members of a community participate. Solarize Troy is managed by a volunteer group that includes college students, community leaders, professors, designers and environmental professionals. "With so many vendors submitting proposals, it was initially a tough decision, but in the end RGSE emerged as the clear choice," said Dan Corda, a Solarize Troy member. "We're confident that with RGSE we will receive quality solar systems and service at excellent prices." RGSE will offer participating Solarize Troy home and business owners the options to either purchase solar electricity systems directly or enter into a lease. Since 2011, RGSE has participated in 14 Solarize initiatives throughout the Northeast. These Solarize programs have resulted in more than 600 customers and four megawatts of contracted solar. In addition, the number of small-scale, solar electricity projects in almost every community doubled as a direct result of the program. "As one of the oldest and most established solar companies in the country, our long-term commitment to customer service and quality installations make RGS Energy an excellent partner for any community looking to launch a Solarize program," said Jim Oliva, RGS Energy's director of sales. "In addition, our local teams possess deep experience having installed solar systems on thousands of homes, businesses and educational facilities making us an ideal partner for further solar adoption initiatives." Dennis Lacey, president of RGS Energy's Residential Solar division, said "We have very deep roots in the entire North East including New York and are proud to bring more solar to more customers. We anticipate the Solarize Troy program will contribute to our record backlog in the region. It reflects our gathering sales momentum, with more North Eastern sales in the first half of this year than all of last year." To learn more about the Solarize Troy initiative, visit xtroy.org/solarize.