RMLD to Host Webinar to Raise Awareness About the Benefits of Home Solar Installation

Reading, MA, May 23, 2023 – The Reading Municipal Light Department will host a live webinar to educate the public about the benefits of residential solar panel installations on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at 7:00 pm. The webinar is free, but those interested in attending are encouraged to register through this link.

Titled, Shining the Light on Residential Solar Installations, the live webinar will address how to determine if your home is a candidate for home solar installation, how to size your solar system, approximately how much solar arrays cost, RMLD’s solar rebate process, how to find a reputable installer, what happens to unused electricity, and more. The webinar will also include a question-and-answer session.

To reduce net carbon emissions and encourage home solar installation, RMLD provides a rebate of $1,200 per kilowatt (kW) to qualifying customers who install grid-connected solar systems at their home or business that is less than 20 kW in size.

“Residential solar systems can help reduce home energy costs while substantially reducing carbon emissions,” said RMLD General Manager Greg Phipps. “This webinar will help equip customers to make a more informed decision about installing a residential solar system and will cover common myths that exist about solar installation.”

To learn more and register, click here.

About RMLD: Established in 1894, Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) is a municipal electric utility serving over 70,000 residents in the towns of Reading, North Reading, Wilmington, and Lynnfield Center. RMLD has over 29,000 meter connections within its service territory.