One Block Off The Grid (1BOG) Introduces New Orleans Solar Group Purchase Campaign

SAN FRANCISCO, April 20 /PRNewswire/ -- One Block Off The Grid (1BOG), the nation's largest solar group discount company, today announced the launch of a New Orleans solar group purchase campaign designed to make it easier and more affordable for homeowners in New Orleans to go solar. Homeowners interested in solar power will be eligible for a discounted rate of $6.65 per watt through local installer South Coast Solar, as well as free education, support and online tools.

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After a month-long vetting process, 1BOG selected South Coast Solar for their excellent group pricing, products, warranties and history of successful installations.

"Federal and state incentives cover 80 percent of the cost of a solar electric system, making going solar already a no brainer for New Orleans homeowners," said 1BOG CEO, Dave Llorens." When you add the 1BOG unique group discount on top of that, this is a tremendous deal. As a Louisiana native, I'm excited that this campaign has the potential to make New Orleans a solar leader."

"We are thrilled that South Coast Solar was selected as the installer of choice to service the second New Orleans 1BOG campaign -- an easy way for our community to add value to their homes, lower bills and stimulate the local economy," said Tucker Crawford, CEO at South Coast Solar. "1BOG's community approach provides confidence for homeowners that solar is the right thing to do and that it's a great investment for their wallets, homes and the environment."

Together with local architect and developer Wisznia | Architecture + Development, 1BOG and South Coast Solar will host an educational networking event on Thursday, May 20, 2010 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm CT to explain the solar process and provide information about available rebates and incentives for homeowners. Several New Orleanians who have already installed solar panels through 1BOG will be on hand to share their stories.

The New Orleans 1BOG program is available now to local homeowners throughout the greater New Orleans area through July 20, 2010. For more information, details about pricing and products or to sign up, visit the 1BOG New Orleans homepage at http://SolarNewOrleans.1BOG.org.

About One Block Off the Grid:

One Block Off the Grid (1BOG) is the group purchase program that negotiates big discounts on solar power for homeowners to make home installations easy and affordable. For every regional campaign, 1BOG conducts a rigorous and impartial selection process to identify an ideal installer partner, based on their pricing, track record of quality installations, reliable warranties, premium products and a viable business model. 1BOG organizes interested homeowners into a large solar buying group to offer the best deal for solar power without having to become solar experts themselves. 1BOG was founded in 2008 in San Francisco, California and has active campaigns in 10 cities across the US. For more information, visit www.SolarNewOrleans.1BOG.org.

About South Coast Solar:

Headquartered in New Orleans, South Coast Solar, LLC is the premier Solar Electric (PV), Solar Hot Water, and Lighting Efficiency Systems design/build contractor in the Southeast. SCS is also Louisiana's first renewable energy systems Building Performance Contractor. Their unique approach to energy efficiency solutions for residential and commercial buildings is unrivaled in the Southeast. By combining renewable energy with energy efficiency measures, they provide their clients with a comprehensive energy savings solution. For more information, visit www.southcoastsolar.com.

SOURCE One Block Off the Grid