SAN FRANCISCO, July 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — SunRun, the nation’s leading home solar company, today announced it has expanded to Maryland to help homeowners go solar for less money and take control of their energy bills. SunRun families pay a low, fixed rate for solar power without the worries of panel ownership, maintenance, or volatile energy prices.

With over 11,000 customers in nine states, SunRun is a national home solar leader. SunRun owns, maintains and insures the panels so homeowners don’t have to pay $30,000 or more for them. To install the panels, SunRun partners with the top solar installers in each of its markets and is working with Greenspring Energy and Standard Solar, Inc. in Maryland. This partnership model facilitates local job growth while ensuring the highest level of quality for SunRun customers.

Greenspring is a premier solar installer in the Mid-Atlantic region. Standard Solar is a national leader in the full-service development, installation and financing of solar electric systems for residential, commercial, government and utility customers.

“We give homeowners choice and predictability when it comes to what they pay for power, plus they help the planet by switching to affordable solar,” said SunRun CEO and co-founder Edward Fenster. “Critical solar legislation like the 1603 Treasury Grant Program allows us to offer competitive prices in Maryland today to get solar on as many rooftops as possible, and extending that program beyond 2011 will help us lower prices even further as we work toward the ultimate goal of building a sustainable, subsidy-free solar industry.”

“With rooftop solar we can move the state toward a more sustainable future without investing significant capital costs in infrastructure,” said Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley. “Providing Maryland homeowners with affordable alternative energy options is a priority, and we welcome SunRun to Maryland. Together we can show that environmental stewardship can drive economic growth and job creation.”

One in eight homeowners who went solar in 2010 chose SunRun, and they praise SunRun’s customer care and service. “We don’t have to worry about our panels at all,” said SunRun customer Jim White. “We cut our electric bill in half this year and got a big return on our investment. SunRun takes care of everything. What’s not to like?”

Maryland families can sign up for a free solar evaluation today at www.sunrunhome.com/md/maryland-solar-power.

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 11,000 homeowners have chosen SunRun across Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Massachusetts, New Jersey, 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 $600 million in solar systems from PG&E Corporation and 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.

SOURCE SunRun