Community Solar and Savings for IBM Employees
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IBM is thrilled to announce its partnership with Ampion to allow employees to join IBM’s Solar Canopy project at IBM’s Watson facility.
The project will produce approximately 6 million kWh of energy annually and is scheduled to start producing energy in Q4 2024. A portion of the project’s energy is available to employees so you can subscribe to Community Solar through this New York State program.
Through Ampion Community Solar, employees who are Con Edison utility customers can receive up to a 10% discount on electricity costs while supporting this local project.
It takes just 10 minutes to sign up with your electric bill in hand. You can use your personal email or IBM email to sign up. Subscriptions are reserved for employees only, but space is limited.
With no installations and no costs to join, it’s a win-win all around!
Have questions? Get in touch with us!
signup@ampion.net
(800) 277-3631
How Community Solar works
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Sign up for free to become an Ampion member in as little as 5 minutes with your utility bill (to calculate your energy usage and savings)
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Ampion assigns you a share of the Community Solar credits it generates based on your typical usage
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The solar farm produces clean energy and delivers it to the grid, increasing the renewable energy available to your community and boosting sustainability
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Community Solar credits are applied to your bill each month based on your share of the solar energy produced, reducing what you pay your utility. You sit back and enjoy the savings every month!
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Ampion’s mission is to make it easy for everyone to access clean, renewable energy. As a Public Benefit Corporation, our success is defined by how well we serve the greater good, not just the profits we earn.
Still have questions?
That’s ok, Community Energy is new to most people. Lots of our customers had questions before they signed up so we compiled a list of some of the most common questions below.
What is IBM Yorktown’s Corporate Community Solar Program?
A portion of the power generated by the Yorktown Solar Carport Array has been allocated as a benefit to IBM employees. Through this benefit, an IBM employee can sign up for the program to receive solar credits on their electric bills and save money.
Who is eligible to sign up?
IBM Yorktown employees (full or part-time) who are current electric customers of ConEdison New York. IBM contractors are not eligible to participate at this time.
Is there any cost to sign up for this program?
No, there is no cost to sign up.
How much will I save?
You will save approximately 10% off your annual electric costs.
How will I get my savings?
The savings will appear as a monthly monetary credit on your ConEdison bill.
Does anything change with my current ConEd electric account?
No, nothing changes other than the monthly credit shown and lower monthly balance on your ConEdison bill.
How do I sign up?
Enroll now at www.ampion.net/ibm. Our project will be managed by Ampion, a national company who manages community solar programs across the country. Ampion will manage registration as well as your ongoing subscription to the service.
Is there any commitment period to the program once I sign up?
There is no fee or penalty for canceling your subscription. You can leave the program at any time, but Ampion asks for advanced notice. Please see your conract for details.
When can I sign up?
You should sign up now to reserve your space. The program will activate when the Yorktown solar array begins to generate power, estimated for 3Q of 2024.
How many employees can sign up? Do I risk not being able to participate if I don’t sign up early?
Enrollments are taken on a first come first serve basis. The project has space for approximately 550 subscribers.
What happens if I move?
As long as you remain a ConEdison customer, you can continue to participate in the program. Contact Ampion to update your account.
Who can I reach out to if I have more questions?
Visit ampion.net/ibm, email signup@ampion.net, or call [(800) 277-3631](tel:(800) 277-3631).
