One Block Off the Grid (1BOG) Launches Philadelphia's First Solar Group Purchase Program with Mercury Solar Systems

SAN FRANCISCO, July 19 /PRNewswire/ -- One Block Off the Grid (1BOG), the nation's largest solar group discount company, today announced the launch of Philadelphia's first solar group purchase program. Designed to reduce the cost and confusion typically associated with buying solar, 1BOG offers free impartial advice and a group discount rate for installation. Mercury Solar Systems was selected as 1BOG's program partner and will service all member installations for the duration of the three-month program.

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After a month-long process of vetting local installers, 1BOG selected Mercury Solar Systems for their excellent group pricing, knowledge and proven success in the local marketplace, extensive product offering, and its long-term warranties. Through the partnership, each Philadelphia-area homeowner can receive a 15 percent discount from standard rates and is eligible for zero down, interest-free financing for 18 months, at no additional cost. (1)

"There's relief to the pain of higher electric rates for Philly homeowners," said Dave Llorens, CEO of 1BOG. "The combination of our group discount, the new solar incentive, and sellable SRECs(2) give solar twice the return on investment it used to have."

"The Philadelphia solar market has experienced tremendous momentum over the past year and we are confident our partnership with 1BOG will help further drive this activity among local residents in the months ahead," said Andrew Kleeman, PA general manager, Mercury Solar Systems.

The 1BOG Philadelphia solar group purchase program is available now to local homeowners throughout the entire Philadelphia area through October 19, 2010. For more information, details about pricing and products or to sign up, visit the 1BOG Philadelphia homepage at www.SolarPhiladelphia.1BOG.org.

About One Block Off the Grid

One Block Off the Grid (1BOG) helps you buy home solar power by researching local solar installers, negotiating group discounts and managing the entire solar buying process from beginning to end—at no cost. 1BOG membership is free and gives homeowners access to exclusive, pre-arranged group discounts, educational tools and advice from an experienced team of solar advisors. Homeowner members are confident that 1BOG's installation partners have been carefully vetted on products, install practices, long-term stability as a company, as well as a great group discount rate. 1BOG was founded in 2008 in San Francisco, California and has active solar programs in 16 markets across the United States. For more information, visit www.SolarPhiladelphia.1BOG.org.

About Mercury Solar Systems

Mercury Solar Systems is the largest solar integrator in New York and one of the leading firms on the East Coast. The Company designs and installs solar electric and solar thermal energy systems for the commercial and residential marketplace and to date has installed over 1,000 solar systems totaling several million watts of energy. Mercury Solar Systems is a subsidiary of Mercury Energy, a leading provider of solar energy systems throughout the United States. For more information, visit www.mercurysolarsystems.com.

Mercury Solar Systems is a registered trademark of Mercury Solar Systems, Inc.

(1) Financing is subject to credit approval

(2) SREC information found at: http://solarfinancing.1bog.org/srecs/

SOURCE One Block Off the Grid