February 25, 2010, 1:11 pm — Updated: 1:11 pm -->
A Utility Will Help Homeowners Go Solar
By TODD WOODY
TXU Energy, a Texas utility with two million customers, is making it possible for homeowners in the Dallas area to lease or buy rooftop solar-power systems in one of the first programs of its kind.
The energy provider said Wednesday that it had signed a deal with SolarCity, a Silicon Valley start-up that finances and installs residential rooftop arrays, to manage the initiative.
“Our vision is to supply solar power to millions of homes and businesses,” said Lyndon Rive, SolarCity’s chief executive. “The only way to achieve this is by partnering with companies that are providing power today. If we can partner with energy providers, adoption will happen much faster.” read full article : http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/25/a-utility-will-help-homeowners-go-solar/
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