SunRun Selects Mercury Solar Systems - New York's Largest Solar Installer - to Deliver New York Homeowners Clean and Affordable Electricity

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Nov 02, 2011, 08:49 ET

PORT CHESTER, N.Y., Nov. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury Solar Systems, one of the leading solar integrators on the East Coast, today announced that the Company has been selected by SunRun to bring affordable home solar to New Yorkers. The companies have enabled hundreds of homeowners in Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania to go solar for a fraction of the normal cost.

"The number one concern for homeowners today is controlling their electricity cost as it continues to rise on average 6 percent every year," commented David Sugrue, Director of Residential Sales at Mercury Solar Systems. "SunRun offers the optimal solution as they enable homeowners to lock in their electricity rate with minimal upfront investment. In today's economic climate, SunRun has proven to be the best choice for homeowners looking to save money."

As a solar energy service provider, SunRun owns and maintains solar systems on homeowners' roofs and works with Mercury Solar Systems on the installation. Homeowners avoid the high upfront costs and pay a low monthly rate for clean power, fixing their energy costs to save thousands of dollars over time on their energy bills.

"In today's economy homeowners need to put their finances first, and we've found a way to make solar something that's good for homeowners' wallets and the planet," said SunRun President and Co-founder Lynn Jurich. "We're excited to bring this offering to New York and to work with trusted partners like Mercury Solar Systems to make solar more affordable throughout the state."

"I've been thinking about putting solar on my house for awhile and SunRun was the deciding factor. The lease option means I save a lot on upfront out-of-pocket costs plus I don't have to worry about maintaining and insuring the system. I'm excited to begin working with Mercury Solar Systems on the installation," said Matt Browne, a Westchester homeowner and one of Mercury Solar Systems and SunRun's first New York customers.

To learn more about this offering by Mercury Solar Systems and SunRun call us at 877-6-GETSUN or email us.

About Mercury Solar Systems

Mercury Solar Systems is one of the leading solar integrators on the East Coast recognized for two consecutive years as one of Inc. 500's fastest growing energy companies. The Company designs and installs solar panels and solar energy systems for commercial and residential customers and to date has installed nearly 2,000 solar systems in excess of 30MW 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.

About SunRun

SunRun is the nation's leading residential solar company and its mission is to become the nation's largest energy provider. The company's Total Solar product is the smart and affordable choice for homeowners who want a clean alternative to their utility. SunRun offers solar power service, similar to a lease, allowing homeowners to upgrade their home to solar for as little as $0 upfront and simply pay monthly for solar electricity. More than 15,000 homeowners have chosen SunRun across Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, and Pennsylvania. SunRun partners with over 25 leading local solar installers, who together employ more than 3,000 green-collar workers. SunRun has raised financing for more than $750 million in solar systems from investors including U.S. Bancorp, and $85 million in venture capital from Accel Partners, Foundation Capital and Sequoia Capital. For more information, please visit: www.sunrunhome.com.