Solar power is big news in the Town of East Hampton! The town’s Solarize campaign, which makes going solar easier and more affordable for residents and businesses, is now up and running.

And East Hampton’s first megawatt-scale solar power plant will soon generate clean power.

Construction is almost complete on the South Fork’s first utility scale solar farm at a former brush dump on Accabonac Road in Springs.  The solar farm is expected to be online in December 2018 with 1.1 MW (DC) of capacity, feeding electricity directly into the existing electric grid.  Town Supervisor Peter Van Scoyoc and Board members held a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 22^nd to celebrate the completion of the first rows of panels.  This solar farm is an important step towards the Town’s goal of meeting 100% of annual, community wide electricity need with renewable sources.

This community wide goal is a community wide effort.  In May 2018 the Town launched a renewable energy initiative called Energize East Hampton, which connects residents and local businesses to programs that help them reduce their energy consumption, and as a result, lower their energy bills.  Energize East Hampton includes a Solarize campaign.  The goal of this campaign, supported by the State’s NY-Sun initiative, is to increase the number of grid connected rooftop solar PV systems in East Hampton.  Residents and businesses can install rooftop solar PV systems at a discounted price offered exclusively through the campaign.  Earlier this year the Town sent out an RFP and through a competitive selection process, chose local company GreenLogic Energy as the designated solar installer for Solarize East Hampton.  GreenLogic helps residents and business owners through every step of the process, beginning with a free consultation, site assessment and estimate. 

Residents and business owners that are interested in solar installation are urged to sign up through the Campaign to receive their free solar evaluation and discounted pricing at EnergizeEH.org/solar

Rebates and Incentive Programs:ENERGY STAR® Pool Pumps

As electricity usage continues to increase, our community must work together to lighten the load.
Become a South Fork PEAK SAVER - and help reduce energy consumption on the South Fork - and save money, too.

Energy efficient pool pumps. Another way to save.

Your pool pump could be costing you. Pool pumps are often-overlooked energy hogs, costing up to $500 a year to run. An ENERGY STAR certified variable-speed pool pump can use up to 75% less energy and can save up to $350 a year, over a standard unit.

Rebate Offer

You can receive $950 in combined pool pump rebates for the installation of your ENERGY STAR variable-speed pool pump(s) (1/2 horsepower or larger).

Combined Rebates

• $350 PSEG Long Island for each pool pump
• $500 South Fork Peak Savers for each pool pump
• Up to $100 in additional manufacturer’s rebates for select models

General Eligibility

• Pump must be listed as an Energy Star variable-speed pool pump, ½ horsepower or larger
• Customer must have an active PSEG Long Island Account
• Pump must be installed by a current, participating PSEG Long Island dealer or installer
• Device(s) must be installed east of the Shinnecock canal

Steps to Saving with Pool Pumps

• Step One: Locate a participating dealer or installer.
• Step Two: Purchase eligible equipment.
• Step Three: Apply for the PSEG Long Island $350 rebate.
• Step Four: Apply for the South Fork Peak Savers $500 rebate.

Ready to take the plunge?

Contact South Fork Peak Savers today: [email protected] 
or call 833-346-2181 to get started.

Gordian Raacke of Renewable Energy Long Island speaks at the Rally for Renewables on October 30, 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 30, 2014

Contact: Kim Teplitzky,267-307-4707, [email protected]

Long Island Assembly Members, Community, Conservation Leaders Call on Gov. Cuomo, LIPA to Commit to Offshore Wind

Assembly Delegation letter & 20,000 petitions signatures presented at rally 

Uniondale – Today, Assemblyman Englebright joined dozens of community leaders at a rally outside LIPA headquarters calling on Governor Cuomo and LIPA to commit to offshore wind power this year. The Assemblyman presented LIPA with a letter of from the Long Island delegation that highlights the tremendous economic opportunity that would come with building wind off Long Island’s coasts.

In addition to the letter, conservation groups presented LIPA and the Department of Public Service with more than 20,000 petition signatures. The groups urged LIPA to follow through on their commitment to invest in 280MW of new renewable energy this year by choosing an offshore wind project 30 miles off the coast of Montauk.

Your home may be costing you more money than it should due to inefficient energy use. Commonly, energy you pay for in the form of heat or air conditioning escapes through leaks around windows and doors, insufficient attic insulation and leaking ducts. The first step to making your home more energy efficient is getting a home energy audit, where BPI accredited technicians using sophisticated equipment check your home for common sources of energy loss. They will prepare a detailed report outlining areas that could be improved and how much the work will cost. The best part is this service is completely free. It’s a great way to save on your utility bills and reduce your carbon footprint.

To get your free home energy audit, fill in the form below from Long Island Green Homes, a non-profit collaborative established to assist homeowners in making their homes more energy efficient.

If you are also interested in free NEST thermostats and $600 energy efficient pool pump rebates through the new South Fork Peak Savers program, be sure check the Smart Thermostat and In-ground pool check box below.

The Long Island Green Homes Initiative is a partnership of the Town of East Hampton and other Long Island towns, not-for-profit community-based organizations like Renewable Energy Long Island, and Molloy College to help Long Islanders improve the energy efficiency of their homes.

Currently over 50,000 homes and businesses on Long Island derive all or part of their electricity from the sun. The cost of solar panels has been dropping steadily over time, and between rebates offered by PSEG-Long Island and federal and state tax credits, in most cases solar energy systems are paid off in 5-10 years. Once paid off, aside from a modest fee connecting you to the grid, the electricity your panels generate is free.

If you reside in East Hampton or Southampton and are interested in getting solar for your home, business, municipality or school, you can get solar installed at a pre-negotiated rate from GREENLOGIC Energy which was selected as the pre-qualified "Solarize" installer by the two towns. 

Contact your Solarize Contractor for East Hampton & Southampton

If you're interested in getting solar for your home, business, municipality or school, outside of East  Hampton/Southampton, reLI offers a "Find-a-Contractor" search to connect you with solar installers on Long Island. 

Click here to Find a Solar Contractor for the rest of Long Island

reLI’s mission is to empower communities on Long Island and beyond through renewable energy outreach and education. We do this by 1) serving as a resource to help communities join the global 100% renewable energy movement, and 2) providing consumer-friendly information on commercial and residential clean energy technologies such as solar, wind and energy efficiency. Our website features a clean energy contractor locator making it simple to connect customers and clean energy companies.